Event Recap: How Startups Can Build Successful Partnerships with Amex

We had the pleasure of hosting a variety of startups and portfolio companies to foster connections with a range of Amex operators and Amex Ventures investors. As part of this event, we held a panel discussion where Amex senior leaders shared insights on the power of partnering with American Express.

The discussion shed light on three aspects that make working with Amex an excellent opportunity for startups.

1?? Expertise and Scale: Panelists discussed how Amex's expertise in cross-functional industries like travel, dining, entertainment, and finance provides startups with a unique advantage in navigating the challenges of working with a large organization. Also, the exposure of a startup’s solution to Amex's customer base helps startups reach a wider audience and more quickly scale their business.

2?? Startup Empathy: Amex's approach to understanding and working with startups was a central theme of the panel discussion. The company's focus on creating strong relationships, maintaining transparent communications, and establishing high-standard expectations lays the foundation for thriving partnerships.

3?? Leveraging Resources Across the Enterprise: One standout feature of working with Amex is its ability to leverage resources from across the enterprise. The panelists shared how Amex brings together diverse talents, technologies, and resources to support startups throughout the partnership journey.

Thank you to all our panelists and guests for contributing to this memorable event. We will be creating more programing like this and are excited to share those updates soon.

If you are a startup that’s interested in possibly partnering with Amex, please reach out to us at [email protected].?