Founder Real Talk

Will gives an inside look at Stripe, one of the most valuable venture-backed startups in the U.S. In this episode, he talks about Stripe’s developer-first ethos, how the company is expanding into international markets, and how to run a great board meeting. Will is the CFO at Stripe, where he leads Stripe’s financial operations, including economic strategy, business forecasting, financial planning and analysis, and treasury duties. Prior to Stripe, Will was a general partner at Thrive Capital, where he worked closely with internet businesses across all stages and geographies, particularly within software and e-commerce. He's also worked as a software developer and company founder.  Will holds degrees in mathematics from Harvard University and law from Yale. 1:10 Tell us about your background and what led you to join Stripe as CFO 4:35 What made Stripe an interesting company to join and where do you think the company is headed? 7:33 What was it like to join a team with two well-known founders? 9:45 How