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Why is Stripe Called Stripe?

August 28, 2015 by Annelise Schoups Leave a Comment

In most interpretations of the word forge, it is a strong word. You forge ahead when the going gets tough, making firm and steady progress. You forge something out of nothing through shear grit, strength and determination. These are the types of meanings Stripe co-founders John and Patrick Collison (brothers from Ireland) and CTO Greg Brockman had in mind when they considered the name for their new commerce startup. [Read more…]

Annelise Schoups

Annelise Schoups is a contributor at Rewind & Capture. With a degree in journalism, experience in public relations, and an education in travel, she is passionate about cultivating knowledge and storytelling.

Filed Under: How Tech Brands Got Their Names Tagged With: John Collison, online payments, Patrick Collison, payment processing, Stripe

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