In this episode, I sit down with Zach, the founder of Bridge, to dive deep into its billion-dollar acquisition by Stripe and the implications for the stablecoin ecosystem. Zach shares Bridge’s journey, from navigating the challenges of early adoption to becoming a global stablecoin leader. We explore key milestones, including partnerships with Zulu and discuss how stablecoins are reshaping cross-border payments, compliance, and financial inclusion. This conversation highlights the future of fintech innovation and Bridge’s role in building the next generation of global financial tools.
Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharyabrams/
00:00:00 – A Billion-Dollar Acquisition: Bridge and Stripe
00:00:31 – Early Acquisitions: Learning from History
00:01:23 – Bridge’s Independence Post-Acquisition
00:02:35 – Stablecoins: Navigating a Fast-Changing Industry
00:03:41 – Why Sell? Aligned Vision with Stripe
00:05:02 – Trust and the Power of Brand Equity
00:07:15 – Post-Acquisition Benefits and Challenges
00:08:54 – Banking Partnerships and Evolving Compliance
00:10:34 – Regulatory Shifts: Breaking Barriers in Crypto
00:13:19 – Building a Risk and Compliance Powerhouse
00:17:39 – Bridge’s Pivots and the Early Challenges
00:22:10 – Overcoming Crypto Winter and Scaling Challenges
00:26:42 – Zulu and Bitso: Early Customer Success Stories
00:31:46 – Raising the Series A: Building Confidence
00:36:07 – Stablecoins as Global Financial Building Blocks
00:40:00 – Moving Back to San Francisco: A Strategic Shift
00:44:50 – Future Innovations Needed in Stablecoin Ecosystem
00:49:20 – Bridging Financial Systems: What’s Next?
00:55:04 – From Cross-Border Payments to Corporate Treasury
00:56:27 – The Future of Stablecoins and Bridge’s Vision
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