Immad Akhund, CEO at Mercury: The Reality of Building a Unicorn (and Why it's Worth the Pain)
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Immad Akhund, CEO at Mercury: The Reality of Building a Unicorn (and Why it's Worth the Pain)
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About this listen
Immad Akhund is the Co-founder and CEO at Mercury - one of the most widely used business banking platforms globally. He is also an active investor in Silicon Valley - as an active investor in 350 startups at their earliest stages including Airtable, Substack, and Rappi.
This year he announced that Mercury raised $300 million at $3.5 billion valuation. He also announced his $26 million fund to back early-stage startups.
In this episode we talk about why founders make the best venture investors, his experience with investors at Mercury, and what it takes to scale a unicorn.
Stay tuned next week to hear episode 2 about Immad's life so far and how he dealt with the panic of the weekend Silicon Valley Bank failed.
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Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING.
Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.