How challenger bank Upgrade grew during a dismal 2023

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How challenger bank Upgrade grew during a dismal 2023

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Jan 30, 2024

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The neobank doubled its membership to five million consumers and hired 200 people last year. Founder and CEO Renaud Laplanche explains how it fared during a time when many fintechs struggled.

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Jan 30, 2024

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