Jack Zhang, co-founder and CEO of Airwallex, shares his story of hard work and resilience, starting from his move to Australia at 15 to support himself through university. After years in corporate banking and successful side businesses, he launched Airwallex to improve cross-border payments, leading to an $8 billion company.

Jack Zhang, co-founder of Airwallex, chose to pursue his own venture over joining Stripe, leading to the establishment of a company valued at $775 million. His decision reflects a commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship in the fintech sector. Zhang's journey exemplifies the potential for success outside of established tech giants.