About
Zach Bijesse worked as a weight loss specialist during undergraduate studies and developed a mobile health application. He subsequently taught in Manhattan and engaged in advocacy work.
Zach Bijesse @zachbijesse
“So practically, we now have early-stage African funds asking pre-seed founders to track greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.” This is just a bad portco management. Wouldn’t blame the Africa climate trend for this though https://t.co/VCskPOPHiy
Apr 23, 2025 · ♥ 5 · ⇄ 1
Zach Bijesse @zachbijesse
@Stablecoin @zcabrams
Apr 3, 2025 · ♥ 1
Zach Bijesse @zachbijesse
So pivot early and aggressively. → Brex started as a VR e-commerce company. → Plaid launched as a consumer app. → PayPal was security software for handheld devices. Each pivoted dramatically within four years. Today they’re worth over $100B combined.
Apr 3, 2025 · ♥ 1
Founder at PayhippoYC S21
Intro paths
Zach went through Y Combinator (Summer 2021) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.
In turn, Zach can intro founders to Payhippo's investors below.
Payhippo's investors · 3
Co-founders at Payhippo
Experience
- ArcherCo-Founder and CEOcurrent2024 — present
- PayhippoCo-Foundercurrent2019 — presentLagos State, Nigeria
- PayhippoChief Executive Officer2019 — 2023Lagos, Nigeria
- LidyaInvestment Officer2018 — 2019Lagos, Nigeria
- Success Academy Charter SchoolsMath Teacher2015 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- West Africa Vocational Education (WAVE)Summer Analyst2017
- GuideVineSummer Analyst2016
- SlimmerMeFounder2014 — 2015
- University of North Carolina at Chapel HillPersonal Trainer2013 — 2015
Education
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel HillBachelor's degree, Philosophy; Sociology
Skills & more
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Same school
Also attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill175
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Shared employers
Also worked at Archer2
Also worked at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill31
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