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Jean-Denis Greze
CTO of Plaid and experienced technology executive
Jean-Denis Greze is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Plaid, a prominent fintech company that provides a data network for financial services.1 Here's an overview of his background and career:
Professional Experience
Jean-Denis joined Plaid in March 2017 as Head of Engineering and was promoted to CTO in May 2021.2 Prior to Plaid, he held notable positions including:
- Director of Engineering at Dropbox (2013-2017)
- Engineering at Applied Academics LLC (2010-2013)
- Associate at Sullivan & Cromwell (2007-2008)
Education
Jean-Denis has a strong educational background:
- JD from Harvard Law School (magna cum laude)
- MS in Computer Science from Columbia University
- BS in Computer Science from Columbia University (with academic honors)
Other Roles and Interests
- Co-investor at ASDF Ventures
- Advisor for Applied Academics LLC
- Angel investor in various startups
Personal
Jean-Denis lives in San Francisco with his family. He has lived in various cities around the world, including Boston, Chicago, Lausanne, Los Angeles, New York City, Paris, Santiago, and Shanghai.4
Leadership Philosophy
As CTO at Plaid, Jean-Denis focuses on:
- Scaling engineering teams and optimizing for impact
- Encouraging employee mobility within the organization
- Emphasizing privacy engineering and security
- Building a culture of ownership
Jean-Denis is known for his insights on engineering leadership, team building, and the future of fintech.3 His LinkedIn username is jeandenisgreze.2
