Grit

Why do companies keep optimizing what works instead of building what's next?

Immad Akhund is on his fourth startup, building Mercury beyond its core banking business.

He explains why the next big opportunity may be worth more than another 1% improvement, how Mercury makes room for new ideas, and why founders should enjoy the process of building.

Guest: Immad Akhund, co-founder and CEO, Mercury

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Creators and Guests

Host
Joubin Mirzadegan
Partner, Kleiner Perkins
Guest
Immad Akhund
Co-founder and CEO of Mercury

What is Grit?

Grit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations. It features weekly episodes highlighting the leaders who are pushing their companies to make a difference. This series is hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, go to market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm investing in history-making founders.