Art has been at the heart of Brex’s evolution, from our earliest days to now leading billion-dollar strategy and partnerships. This is one of his best deep dives yet.
Molly O’Shea
Molly O’Shea10.7.2025
BREAKING: The Golden Age of M&A + AI Consolidation is Here: Meta, Stripe, OpenAI Art Levy, Chief Business Officer at $12.3B fintech giant @brexHQ, breaks down how & why.. Plus: We uncover how Brex hit $100B+ in TPV & their road to IPO We go deep on: (00:00) Massive AI Consolidation (03:28) @Alevy1511's Journey to CBO at Brex (07:15) Brex's $12.3B Evolution & Path to IPO (13:05) Current State of M&A (Meta, Stripe, OpenAI) (22:47) Zuck's Strategic Moves in AI (36:19) Best & Worst Practices for M&A (48:47) 3 Types of M&A (51:09) Brex's M&A & Partnership Approach (52:22) Brex's Modular Product Strategy (53:30) Strategic Partnerships (Zip, Coupa, Navan, Warp) (01:03:52) Exploring Stablecoins, Crypto Rails, & Global Finance Infrastructure (01:07:13) Dethroning Amex: Brex's Market Position & Competitive Edge (01:23:51) Rise of AI & AI Agents in Finance (01:26:01) Brex's Massive Growth & Market Strategy (01:30:10) Future Predictions: AI, Finance, Waymo, Happy Gilmore
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