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“When a country doesn't have a good economic infrastructure, that harms the country. With Stripe, the idea is that by providing better infrastructure, by linking the Internet economically, by making it easier for these online businesses to exist, it'll make the web better.” quote by John Collison
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“When a country doesn't have a good economic infrastructure, that harms the country. With Stripe, the idea is that by providing better infrastructure, by linking the Internet economically, by making it easier for these online businesses to exist, it'll make the web better.”

John Collison

About This Quote

Source Interview: Stripe Founder Talk, 2020

Weak economic infrastructure hampers national prosperity; improving digital infrastructure can boost online business and overall web health.

In simple terms: Bad infrastructure hurts a country; better digital tools help it.

Key Takeaway

Invest in robust digital infrastructure.

Themes

economy technology infrastructure business growth

Mood

optimistic analytical

Type

business technological

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • startup ecosystem
  • e‑commerce expansion
  • financial inclusion

Key Concepts

digital payments network effects economic development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can governments support digital infrastructure?
  • What barriers do online businesses face?
A Different Perspective

Infrastructure alone won't solve deeper systemic issues.

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