Looking for the X-Factor in Stripe’s PayPal Bid
By now you’ve probably heard about Stripe’s recent $53 billion offer- alongside private equity firm Advent International as an essentially equal partner- to acquire PayPal. You’ve probably also heard that PayPal’s board has rejected the offer as insufficient. Odds are good this saga is far from over, however. Let’s explore a few of the angles that are poised to keep things interesting.
The Inside Pitch on Fintech South
An insightful chat with Cardlytics’ co-founder and former CEO Lynne Laube- now a partner with Valor Ventures- and Fintech Catalyst Robert Daniel of Georgia Tech’s ATDC, about September’s exciting startup competition including a few pitch tips from insiders. Also, Glen’s thoughts on PayPal’s new stablecoin and the Premier League’s payments connections.