Catching the Wave
Zach reflects on the serendipity of entering the digital finance space alongside emerging companies like Venmo. He shares how building strong relationships with customers and leveraging early partnerships led to significant market traction. The conversation highlights the importance of being part of a larger movement to achieve product market fit and drive growth.In this clip
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