In this episode, Jessica Holzbach, Co-founder & CEO of Pile, shares her journey as a serial FinTech entrepreneur and the challenges and successes she has experienced. She discusses her early signs of entrepreneurship, her transition to the FinTech industry, and her previous ventures. Jessica also talks about building Penta, a successful Neo bank, and the transition to Pile, a treasury solution for startups and VCs.
She emphasises the importance of balancing growth and customer satisfaction and shares insights on building product-driven companies. Jessica also discusses her experience as an angel investor and offers advice for FinTech entrepreneurs. Outside of work, she enjoys being outdoors and staying active. She envisions a future of banking that is more international and customer-centric.
Video Version of Episode 60
Audio Version of Episode 60
Key takeaways
- Building a successful company requires a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and investing in customer relationship management.
- Creating a product that resonates with users involves staying close to the customer, gathering feedback, and iterating quickly.
- The future of banking involves leveraging emerging technologies and shifting customer expectations to create a more international and customer-centric financial landscape.
