Category: Fintech
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No Degree, No Network, No Problem: How an Algerian Outsider Built Travel’s $300M Startup
In the high-stakes arena of travel technology, where behemoths like Expedia and Booking.com command billion-dollar infrastructures, an Algerian immigrant with no formal education or Silicon Valley pedigree has rewritten the rules of engagement. Khalid Meniri’s Selfbook isn’t just another payment processor—it’s the invisible nervous system powering hospitality’s digital transformation.
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How He Grew Grab to a $40 Billion Valuation as Southeast Asia’s First Super App
Anthony Tan, co-founder and CEO of Grab, has transformed Southeast Asia’s ride-hailing industry and built a multi-faceted “super app.” What started as a small venture with $25,000 seed money has grown into a Nasdaq-listed company, deeply woven into the daily lives of millions.
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No Credit Score, No Problem: How She Scaled TomoCredit 400% in a Single Year
Kristy Kim, the founder and CEO of TomoCredit, has built an AI-powered fintech startup that caters to a significant yet underserved market—immigrants and international students in the U.S. Her journey is a tale of resilience, grit, and ambition.
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How PayPal Disrupted the Finance Industry and Built a $25B/Year Empire
PayPal revolutionized the digital payment landscape by seamlessly integrating technology with financial services, enabling secure and instant global transactions. From its early days as a peer-to-peer payment platform, PayPal’s innovative strategies and acquisitions have driven it to dominate the FinTech space, generating over $25 billion in annual revenue while reshaping how businesses and consumers handle…