Published Oct 29, 2018

Acquired Season 3 Episode 7: Venmo (live with Andrew Kortina)

Explore Venmo's phenomenal rise to a digital payment giant as co-founder Andrew Kortina delves into pivotal acquisitions, innovative product development, and powerful growth strategies that transformed a college project into a household name.

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Acquired Season 3 Episode 7: Venmo (live with Andrew Kortina)

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Venmo's Strategic Acquisition

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Venmo's Potential

Acquisition Talks Journey

Transition Challenges

Evolution of Venmo

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Venmo Hiring Story

PayPal's Venmo Future

Early Career Ventures

College Startup Stories

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Venmo's Acquisition Journey

Product Development

Growth and Monetization Strategies

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Acquired Season 3 Episode 7: Venmo (live with Andrew Kortina)

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Venmo's Acquisition JourneyAndrew Kortina, co-founder of Venmo, shares insights on the strategic acquisitions by Braintree and PayPal that propelled Venmo's growth. These acquisitions highlight the importance of aligning consumer and merchant networks to achieve financial success.

Venmo's Acquisition Journey

Product DevelopmentAndrew Kortina shares the fascinating evolution of Venmo from a simple idea to a social payment powerhouse. He highlights the innovative features and strategies that propelled its success, including unique hiring practices and viral marketing campaigns.

Product Development

Growth and Monetization StrategiesAndrew Kortina shares Venmo's journey from a college project to a major player in digital payments. He discusses the early growth tactics, monetization challenges, and creative strategies that fueled Venmo's success.

Growth and Monetization Strategies

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