Airwallex's CEO, Jack Zhang, shared three early mistakes made by the company including hiring strategy, rapid expansion, and neglecting company culture.
Zhang regrets not outsourcing to a good recruiter initially, expanding overseas too quickly without a product-market fit, and not prioritizing company culture from the beginning.
The fintech firm recently raised $300 million, valuing Airwallex at $6.2 billion.
Other tech CEOs like Luis von Ahn and Bill Gates have also reflected on the importance of delegation and company culture in the early stages of their businesses.