Ned Phillips, Founder of Bambu and former leader at E-Trade Asia, shares his rollercoaster journey in the fintech sector. He turned down a major opportunity to start his own venture, achieving $3.5M in revenue and raising $20M in funding. However, he faced unexpected challenges as enterprise clients often failed to support the product, leading to financial struggles and eventual layoffs. Ned discusses the importance of product-market fit, team dynamics, and the emotional toll of startup life, offering valuable lessons learned from his experiences.
