Hypercard’s Vision: Marc Baghadjian at TECHWEEK

On June 5, 2024, Hypercard’s CEO and Co-Founder, Marc Baghadjian, participated in the TECH WEEK by a16z breakfast event, co-hosted with This Week in Fintech. The event brought together key fintech leaders, including Amex Global Network Services’ William Stredwick and Scott Liftman, for an insightful panel moderated by Ope Runsewe, Head of Business Development.

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During the discussion, Marc highlighted Hypercard’s innovative approach to creating a hybrid personal and corporate credit card on the Amex network, emphasizing the company’s commitment to enhancing user experience through streamlined financial solutions. By leveraging Amex’s Agile Partnership Platform, Hypercard has been able to rapidly integrate and launch its unique product offering, providing real value to both individuals and businesses.

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Key Takeaways:

1. Amex’s Agile Partnership Platform: Amex is fostering fintech collaborations through a platform that enables seamless integration and rapid co-branded card launches, which has been instrumental in Hypercard’s growth.
2. Partnerships as Relationships: The panel compared successful fintech collaborations to the dynamics of dating, stressing that trust, compatibility, and alignment in values are essential for building strong, lasting partnerships.
3. Delivering Customer Value: Hypercard is delivering tangible benefits to users by focusing on ease of use, rewards, and a seamless expense management experience.

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Marc’s participation underscored Hypercard’s mission to redefine the credit card experience by combining personal flexibility with corporate benefits, all within a trusted and collaborative ecosystem supported by Amex.