The Wharton dropout that got his startup acquired. | Reed Switzer, Founder & CEO of Hopscotch

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Hello everyone and welcome back to my podcast series, Compounded Interest. So far in this series, I've hosted conversations with founders, investors, and business leaders making an
impact in this world. Today's guest is no different. In today's episode we’re joined by Reed Switzer.

From launching a clothing company as a teen to sharpening his skills in operations at a music-streaming startup while still in high school, Reed’s always followed his own beat— which culminated in him leaving The Wharton School to chase his entrepreneurial vision. Back In 2021, Reed founded Hopscotch, a fintech platform that’s transformed B2B payments for small businesses, making them as fast and fee-free as a Venmo tap. Hopscotch hit over $100 million in payment volume in its first year and grew to serve 4,500 businesses with its sleek, consumer-style design. In 2024, after raising nearly $10 million and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30, Reed’s vision paid off in a major way—Hopscotch was acquired by a multi-billion dollar fintech, cementing its mark on the small-business payments space.

From turning his struggles with dyslexia into a competitive advantage, to leaving Wharton to pursue his entrepreneurial vision, Reed has quite the story to tell, and I am excited for you all to hear it. And with that, my conversation with Reed Switzer.

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