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Airwallex's Jack Zhang on Fintech, Failure, and Growth

Airwallex's Jack Zhang on Fintech, Failure, and Growth29 jun1 u 12 min

In 2020, Airwallex lost nearly half its revenue overnight. Today it's worth $11 billion.

Jack Zhang reflects on the decisions that kept the company alive, raising capital during uncertainty, and leading through its toughest chapter.

This episode is a candid look at why Jack chose to keep building, even when a $1.2 billion acquisition was on the table.

Guest: Jack Zhang, founder and CEO, Airwallex

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