Jake Gibson (NerdWallet) - Paying It Forward: How NerdWallet Bootstrapped To Profitability By Not Being Evil

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VentureForth - Adventures in Startups

Joe Mahavuthivanij

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VentureForth gives you a glimpse into the cutting edge world of venture capital and startups, and follows the journeys, trials, and tribulations of some of the most exciting entrepreneurs and investors. Learn about how our guests got their start, what led them to where they are today, and the exciting products and services they're investing in or building for the future.

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Jake Gibson (NerdWallet) - Paying It Forward: How NerdWallet Bootstrapped To Profitability By Not Being Evil

VentureForth - Adventures in Startups

29 minutes 43 seconds

8 years ago

Jake Gibson (NerdWallet) - Paying It Forward: How NerdWallet Bootstrapped To Profitability By Not Being Evil

Jake Gibson is the co-founder & former COO of NerdWallet, a website that gives consumers and small businesses clarity around all of life’s financial decisions. Since departing in 2014, Jake has become an active angel investor in companies like Earnest, The Hustle, Captain401, DataFox, InDinero, Meadow, and many more. He is currently an EIR at 500 Startups, lending his knowledge and experience with the 500 fintech fund.

In this episode, we learn about how the financial crisis led to the creation of NerdWallet and why he and co-founder Tim Chen opted to bootstrap instead of raising traditional VC funding to start their business.

Compare the best Credit Cards, Car Insurance, CD Rates, Savings Accounts, and more at NerdWallet.

Follow Jake on Twitter @iamjakestream.

Jake’s Favorite Book: Seveneaves

Jake’s Credit Card Protip: Chase Sapphire Reserve

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Executive producer & host: Joe Mahavuthivanij

Edited by: Joe Mahavuthivanij

Theme music by: Music for Makers

Logo design: Debra Lin