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Had an incredible 2-hour 1-on-1 session with Moses Lo, Founder & CEO of (Xendit) yesterday. It was a great experience to dive deep into the journey on how Xendit managed to scale from zero to over $100M in #ARR 📈 and raising $538M 🚀, ultimately becoming a unicorn status 🦄 and competing with giants like Stripe. We dissected the #Big question: What does it take to achieve such monumental #growth? Through a series of detailed questions with Moses. We explored the science behind scaling a company to such heights. And that's what we needed to learn more about. While the path to scaling to $100M ARR is fraught with many challenges, a combination of strategic focus, adaptability, and a deep understanding of markets and its needs can pave the way to hyper-growth. "The best founders are learning machines." - Elad Gil Afzal Latif Effon Khoo Dr Darren Gouk Mohamed "Mo" Tarek El-Fatatry H. S. Low #Unicorn #XenditStory #FounderTalks #Docspe #Startup

🗞️𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿 🗞️ Week 18 Another week another episode! Off the back of news that Stripe and Revolut are planning employee stock sales in the coming months, and, following on from last week's episode about employee stock purchase plans; we'll be exploring the world of stock options in private startups. So if you work for a startup or scaleup and are holding out for that elusive exit event, this one is for you! We hope you enjoy! As always, we'll keep sharing the numbers from each episode below! #Stripe #Revolut #stock #startup

Feeling the pressure to keep your early-stage startup afloat in the fast-moving tech or FinTech space? Success comes down to your ability to adapt quickly. In my latest article, I share essential strategies to help your startup not just survive, but thrive. • Keep operations agile • Leverage customer feedback to pivot quickly • Diversify revenue streams for stability • Build strategic partnerships for growth Want to dive deeper into these strategies? Full article in the comments! #StartupSurvival #FinTech #TechnologyStartups #GoToMarket #LeadGeneration

As a founder, I used to feel intense FOMO whenever I saw TechCrunch headlines. Why couldn’t I raise those massive rounds? But after a decade in startups, I’ve learned that big funding rounds don’t really mean much. A big round isn’t a market validation. A big round isn’t proof that your business model works. A big round is just one VC at one firm who liked your pitch and decided to take a gamble. I get it—it’s tough to see two YC-backed, young first-time founders announce a $5M pre-seed on TechCrunch when you’re struggling to secure $1M. But here’s the truth: Their success doesn’t mean they’re more likely to win. And it doesn’t mean you’re more likely to fail. Honestly, it doesn’t mean anything at all. Look at Thrasio—they raised $3.5B in 3.5 years and were once valued at $10B. Now they’re bankrupt. The model never worked, but you wouldn’t know that from the headlines. As a founder, I’ve realized you have to tune out the noise. Don’t get distracted by what others are doing. There’s really only one path forward.. Focus on playing YOUR game.

🚀 It's Monday, and we have some major news to share… Last week week marked three years since we launched the CredEvolv brand! It’s been 36 fun-filled months of startup life, and we couldn’t be happier or more excited to share our growth with you as the second half of this year unfolds. 💪 Our team is the best of the best, and we use our collective expertise each day to make a difference and build a platform that truly serves others while innovating an industry that needs it. 🙏  Thank you to our amazing partners who also believe that every American should have access to credit and an opportunity to improve their credit situation. Together, we’re continuing to “do well by doing good,” and when you lead in this way, the fruits follow. 🎉 Three years in, and as they say: the days are long, but the years are short. Time flies when you’re having fun! Stay tuned for some big and exciting announcements in the coming weeks and months. We’re just getting started! #credevolv #startuplife #innovation #growth #fintech

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Ramp, a financial operations platform helping 25,000+ businesses save time and money. 💳 Managing finances is one of the toughest challenges for startups—but it doesn’t have to be. With Ramp, you can simplify expense management, automate bookkeeping, and streamline bill payments—all while identifying ways to save (on average, startups save 5% annually!). At Partunity, we’re committed to being your all-in-one startup solution. Now, with Ramp by our side, we’re empowering founders with the tools they need to scale smarter and faster. Check it out and see how it can benefit your startup today: https://lnkd.in/eAm4ZHhZ

Hey fintech friends! 👋 Just wrapped up our "Scaling Your Fintech Startup" guide. It's packed with strategies we've used to help startups grow. But here's the deal - your startup deserves a custom plan. Want a ScaleUp strategy tailored just for you? Comment "Let's scale!" below, and I'll reach out to set up a chat. Let's make your fintech thrive! 🚀 #FintechGrowth #StartupSuccess

What surprising trait do great founders share? 🤔 Explore the intriguing concept of frugality with insights from Eric Schmidt, former CEO of Google. Inspired? Share and follow Apoorva Pande to learn how founders build $100M+ businesses. Focused Founder loves celebrating great Founders. Startup Archive helps us do it. #mindset #data #startups #founders #tech

Ever had a dream so vivid it kept you up at night? Larry Page shares his journey from a late-night idea to the birth of Google, proving that sometimes the wildest dreams can become groundbreaking realities. 🚀 Inspired? Share with other founders by liking this post and follow Apoorva Pande to learn how founders build $100M+ businesses. Focused Founder loves celebrating great Founders. #mindset #data #startups #founders #tech

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that Accountalent will be attending TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco, from October 28-30! 🎉 Whether you're a startup, entrepreneur, or investor, we’d love to meet you and chat about how Accountalent can help streamline your accounting, tax, and financial needs so you can focus on what really matters—growing your business. 🌱💼 👉 Stop by our booth to say hello, grab some insights, and discover how we can help power your business to the next level! Looking forward to seeing you there! 👋 #TechCrunchDisrupt #Accountalent #Startups #SanFrancisco #BusinessGrowth #Accounting