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▶ 13:25 · Payments & Banking Infrastructure · Regulatory complexity across 60+ markets creates deep competitive moat
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Kleiner Perkins

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

2026-06-29 · 5 company · 5 thematic
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Jack Zhang co-founded Airwallex in 2015 after a journey from China to Australia where he worked multiple jobs while studying. He previously started a magazine at 14, worked in investment banking algorithmic trading, and launched several businesses including architecture, real estate, coffee shops, and a burger chain. Airwallex now has 2,200 employees across 26 offices, $1.2-1.3B revenue growing 85%, valued at $11B+.

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