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Join us for a captivating chat with Zach, Plaid's visionary founder and CEO. Plaid stands at the forefront of fintech innovation, linking financial institutions with apps to revolutionize banking and finance. From its early days in San Francisco to becoming a key player in fintech, Plaid's journey reflects the sector's rapid evolution. Zach guides us through Plaid's milestones—from filling a vital niche and scaling its impact to navigating the fintech landscape's ups and downs, including the COVID-19 pandemic and banking crises. These moments highlight Plaid's crucial role in stabilizing the fintech ecosystem. Diving into the heart of fintech innovation, Zach discusses the challenges and achievements of building Plaid, a platform essential to fintech's fabric, and shares insights on the future of finance. This conversation sheds light on the innovation and determination driving fintech forward. It's a must-watch for anyone interested in technology's role in reshaping financial services. 0:00 Conversation With Plaid CEO Begins 01:00 Reviving San Francisco’s Fintech Scene 04:47 How Fintech Optimism Is Coming Back 06:20 Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin's Comeback 08:12 What's Next for Plaid 09:47 Addressing Plaid's Acquisition by Visa 15:25 Why Plaid Hired A New President 18:23 Is Plaid Headed For an IPO? 19:41 How Does Plaid Work With Banks (Open Banking) 26:04 Zach's Advice For Fintech Founders 28:46 Zach's Take On In-Person or Remote Work 30:54 Zach's Q&A With San Francisco Fintech Community ___ Connect with Rex on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexsalisbury/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rexsalisbury TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rex.salisbury Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rexsalisbury/ #plaid #fintech