Founder and CEO at Yapily
1 podcast appearance · 5 clips
RRiding Unicorns · Stefano Vaccino
Yapily's CEO shares tactical advice on managing advisor relationships effectively. He emphasizes being specific when asking for help, knowing when to pause unproductive advisor relationships, and remembering that ultimate responsibility still rests with the founder.
Yapily's CEO pushes back against critics who expected open banking to transform financial services overnight. He argues that while the 'big bang' disruption didn't happen, open banking payments are actually growing four times faster than contactless payments and expanding globally across 80+ jurisdictions.
Yapily's CEO breaks down the harsh realities of startup entrepreneurship that most founders don't anticipate. He discusses the financial and mental stress of leaving stability for uncertainty, and criticizes how success stories in tech media create unrealistic expectations about how difficult building a company actually is.
Yapily's CEO warns that startup success stories in tech media create a dangerous illusion that entrepreneurship is easy. He emphasizes the harsh reality that building a company is extremely demanding and requires relentless commitment, with founders facing more problems than solutions on most days.
Personal vulnerability combined with actionable advice. The admission of waiting too long and the direct call-to-action creates both relatability and motivation for listeners in similar situations.
RRiding Unicorns
Stefano Vaccino, CEO of Yapily, discusses his transition from investment banking to founding a leading open banking infrastructure company. He shares candid insights about entrepreneurial risk-taking, the gradual but promising growth of open banking adoption, and practical advice for solo founders navigating the challenges of building a mission-driven fintech startup.
