Zaid Rahman
Co-founder and CEO of Flex, an AI-native private bank for high-net-worth middle-market business owners; led product strategy including a 60-day interest-free business credit offering and raised Flex's recent funding rounds.
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Dec 4, 2025 • 2h 32min
Building Flex, the AI Private Bank with CEO Zaid Rahman
Zaid Rahman, Co-founder and CEO of Flex, leads an AI-native private bank tailored for high-net-worth middle-market owners. In the conversation, he reveals how Flex scaled to a $70 million revenue run rate in just two years and raised an impressive $60 million Series B. Zaid discusses the unique needs of mid-market businesses, innovative products like a 60-day interest-free credit card, and insights from launching during a challenging market. He also shares the crucial role of events and community-driven customer acquisition in Flex's growth.
May 13, 2025 • 47min
E163: How Thiel Fellows Build Billion-Dollar Startups w/Zaid Rahman
Zaid Rahman, founder and CEO of Flex, a fintech platform for mid-market businesses, shares insights from his journey as a Thiel Fellow. He discusses his 'Delta 4' philosophy for creating standout products and how Flex dramatically reduced credit underwriting time using AI. Zaid emphasizes hiring '10x talent' and the importance of first-principles thinking in recruiting. He also explores the unique challenges of servicing mid-sized companies and the ongoing evolution of fintech, branding it as just entering its prime.
