💸 What if gig workers could get paid how they want—and when they want—without extra fees?
On the latest episode of The Fintech Combine Podcast , I sat down with Sahil Hasan, co-founder of Dots (YC S21), a hashtag#fintech startup helping businesses around the world pay gig workers instantly, affordably, and flexibly.
We discuss:
đź“Ť Why DOTS pivoted from microtransactions to powering high-speed payouts
What it’s like building a lean, VC-backed fintech with just 10 people and hundreds of millions in flow
đź“Ť How to know when to hire, when to spend, and when to just grind through
the regulatory maze of payouts—and why hiring a CCO might be your startup’s best decision
đź“Ť Why fintech isn’t for the faint of heart—but why the hardest parts can also be your moat
Sahil’s background at Google X, his perspective on AI, and DOTS’ rapid journey through Y Combinator make for an honest, high-signal conversation about building something that actually moves money.
If you’re an operator, investor, or just curious how modern payments infrastructure is evolving for the gig economy, you’ll want to listen to this one.
