How Alex Bean Created A $2.5B FinTech Company in his 30s
Alex Bean is the co-founder of Divvy, an expense management platform that was acquired by BILL.com for $2.5 billion in 2021. He is a founder, operator, investor, and author dedicated to helping entrepreneurs build meaningful companies and navigate the often-overlooked realities that come after success. Having experienced hyper-growth, acquisition, and the personal complexities that follow, Alex now focuses on supporting founders through both the business and human sides of entrepreneurship. He is the Managing Partner of Tandem, an investment firm built to back founders who are actively in the arena. At Tandem, he invests in founder-led companies with strong go-to-market fundamentals, while also building a community centered on purpose, relationships, and long-term impact. His investment philosophy prioritizes founder quality, resilience, and product-market fit, with a hands-on approach to scaling. Alex is the author of Factory for Good: The Pitfalls of Prosperity and How to Avoid Them, where he explores the emotional side of wealth, identity, and success—topics rarely discussed in startup culture. Through his writing, speaking, and work with founders, Alex helps the next generation build not just valuable companies, but lives and legacies rooted in clarity, contribution, and purpose.Check Out My Social Media: Tiktok ⟶ https://www.tiktok.com/@officialtommymelloInstagram ⟶ https://www.instagram.com/officialtommymello/Facebook ⟶https://www.facebook.com/thomasmello/My other podcast:Home Service Expert ⟶ https://open.spotify.com/show/4WHQ3ldGThHsP1cfzNF33GLive Q&A submission form:https://homeserviceexpert.com/questionsLearn more about Alex Bean here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexbean0:00 - Introduction and Happiness Audit5:52 - Founding and Growth of Divvy11:44 - Challenges and Successes in FinTech17:36 - Product Market Fit and Early Days23:28 - Post-Exit Reflections and New Ventures29:20 - Balancing Personal and Professional Life35:12 - Philosophy on Wealth and Legacy41:04 - Final Thoughts and Advice for Entrepreneurs
