Show notes
Fintech Fam! It is time to bring you an interview that I have wanted to do for probably the last 4-5 years. It's a Zach Attack! My guest on this episode is Zach Perret, CEO of Plaid. After solving the Pettet/Perret dilemma, we talk about his early life and career, the early days of building Plaid, how he’s scaled himself as an individual and a leader, the Visa transaction and a ton more. Enjoy!Links:Zach Perret on TwitterPlaidTechStars TV seriesZach’s Hackathon winning speech!Topics:(00:01:03) Solving the Zach/Zach dilemma(00:02:24) Zach’s background and career(00:12:39) An emphasis on humanity in building Plaid(00:14:37) The early days of Plaid(00:22:17) Scaling the individual(00:29:33) Leadership vs. Management(00:32:01) What is your average day looking like?(00:38:22) The Visa transaction(00:50:03) Thoughts on communication cadences(00:50:55) Self-care and surfing(00:52:59) How do you learn?(00:55:20) How much time are you spending consuming non-business content?(00:56:08) What are you most excited about in the future?(00:59:10) Is fintech the right word to use to describe this industry?
