Airwallex CEO Jack Zhang Attributes Success to Long Work Hours, Rejects Burnout Concept

Jack Zhang, co-founder and CEO of fintech startup Airwallex valued at $8 billion, attributes his success to decades of intense work, often 80-100 hours weekly since his teens. He views burnout as unfamiliar, emphasizing survival over rest during his early years working multiple jobs to support himself while studying. Now in his late 40s, Zhang continues this demanding schedule, driven by passion and responsibility, aiming to grow Airwallex's revenue to $10 billion by 2030.