William Hockey

William Hockey

William Hockey (#1290)

  • $ 3 B
  • fintech
  • United States
  • M
  • 36 Years

About Me

In 2012, William Hockey cofounded payments company Plaid, which helps other fintechs connect to customers' bank accounts. He met his cofounder Zach Perret while they were both working as junior consultants at Bain & Company. He stepped down as Plaid's chief technology officer in 2019, but he remains a board member. In 2022, he launched Column, a chartered bank based in San Francisco that helps other businesses (including Mercury and Brex) offer banking services. Hockey self-funded Column and owns the vast majority of it. Hockey studied history and business at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped William Hockey’s rise and global influence.

  • #1285   Billionaires (2026)
  •   30 Under 30 - Enterprise Technology (2015)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking William Hockey’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $3.3B (May 4, 2026)