William Hockey
Entrepreneur and fintech builder best known as co-founder of Plaid and founder and CEO of Column. He built Column as a software company that owns a bank and is known for his contrarian views on company building, financial infrastructure, and the global role of the U.S. dollar.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 11min
William Hockey - Building the Operating System for the Dollar and Silicon Valley Heresy - [Invest Like the Best, EP.463]
William Hockey, Plaid co-founder and Column CEO, unpacks why building software around a bank changes fintech from the ground up. He talks about owning 100% of his company, borrowing against his Plaid shares to fund it, and why Silicon Valley rewards consensus too much. He also explores specialist founders, emerging markets, and the dollar as America’s hidden advantage.
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Dec 2, 2022 • 50min
20VC: Plaid and Column Co-Founder, William Hockey on Why the Brands that Win in Fintech Will Not Be Financial Services Brands, What US Banking Can Learn from China & Why Companies Can Be Built Slower than People Think?
William Hockey, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Column and former Plaid co-founder, dives into the future of fintech and the importance of non-traditional brands. He critiques the rapid growth culture in Silicon Valley, arguing for strategic, sustainable growth instead. Hockey shares insights on personal wealth management, discusses the evolving landscape of financial services, and highlights the need for regulatory balance. He also reflects on co-leading a business and the power of cold emailing as a networking tool. Expect a blend of innovation and grounded wisdom!
Mar 10, 2023 • 27min
Building Column with Plaid Founder, William Hockey
William Hockey, founder of Plaid and Column, discusses his new company Column and the importance of simplifying the supply chain of financial services. They explore the challenges faced by customers, the decision to purchase a bank, and how Column built its own technology from scratch. William also shares advice for prospective founders in the FinTech industry.
