He worked four blue-collar jobs in his teens to stay afloat. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion
- Posted on January 18, 2026
- By CNBC
- 4 Views
He worked four blue-collar jobs in his teens to stay afloat. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion

Jack Zhang worked as a dishwasher, bartender and cashier at a petrol station before he started Airwallex. Today, his fintech startup is worth $8 billion.