SSV x Airwallex - ☕ Founders' Breakfast with Jack Zhang (Co-Founder & CEO of Airwallex)
Join us for an exclusive founder-only fireside chat with Jack Zhang, the extraordinary CEO behind Airwallex, a global financial platform founded in Australia and now revolutionising modern businesses.
"Jack Zhang is one of the most ambitious CEOs operating in tech. In nearly every conversation you have with someone who knows him well, there is a point where the discussion turns to his intensity. You will hear things like:
“I don’t think Jack sleeps. Or takes any vacation.”
“He is very intense, he moves very quickly. He is very, very ambitious.”
“Despite being successful, he still works like 14h a day and is on top of every single detail.”"
[words of Mario Gabriele in The Generalist]
With unparalleled ambition, Jack has propelled Airwallex to the forefront of the fintech industry, disrupting norms and reshaping the future of finance. In this intimate discussion, we'll delve into Jack's remarkable journey – from humble beginnings to leading a billion-dollar enterprise – exploring the insights, challenges, and triumphs that have defined his path to success.
You are invited to this very special founder-only event as we uncover the secrets behind Airwallex's meteoric rise and discuss the transformative power of founder ambition.
Agenda
8 am: Coffee & Croissants
8.30am -9.30am: Fireside Chat with Jack
10am: Back to work
Bio
Jack Zhang is an entrepreneur and one of the most sought-after tech leaders in financial services. As CEO and Co-founder of Airwallex, he has built a global business with a vision to become the global economic infrastructure to empower modern businesses to grow beyond borders.
Established in Melbourne in 2015, the company operates across Asia-Pacific, EMEA and North America and is valued at over US$5.6 billion raising over US$900 million from DST Global, Salesforce Ventures, Sequoia, Tencent and other investors. Jack has been recognised as Outstanding Leader of the Year by Fintech Australia and EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year.
🌎 This event is powered by Airwallex for Startups 🚀