022 - Immad Akhund (CEO of Mercury) on Startup Banking

Immad Akhund is my next guest, who is the founder and CEO of Mercury. Immad is a 4x founder, was a part-time YC partner, and is an investor in over 100 tech startups. Mercury is a bank for startups, simple as that. As a customer myself, I am so excited with what Mercury is building, as I have had horrid experiences with other banks in the past. In this episode, we talk about:

What is Mercury?

Why did he start Mercury?

What is the typical banking experience for a startup like

Is working 12 hours a day the right decision?

Is it easier starting a startup now than as a first time founder?

What areas interest Immad as an investor?

What is Immad’s big vision for Mercury?

What tips would he have for anyone just getting started in business building.

Learn more about Immad on Twitter here.

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