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Plaid CEO Zach Perret: Plaid’s Next Chapter in the AI Era, ‘Fintech Spring,’ and Mastering Fintech Hiring

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Empowering Finance Through Digital Transformation

The inception of Plaid was driven by the realization that traditional financial services failed to meet the needs of a digitally connected world. Many people, especially in rural areas, experienced significant barriers to obtaining financial products due to limited access to physical banks. Post-2008 financial crisis sentiments reflected a broad consumer frustration with traditional banks, which were perceived as unhelpful and out of touch. The goal of Plaid was to facilitate a shift from in-branch banking to a fully digital banking ecosystem, promoting the rise of numerous fintech companies that cater to a wider audience. Currently, a significant portion of the US population actively engages with fintech products, highlighting a successful transition towards more accessible financial services.

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