# What makes the fintech company Stripe an idea factory?

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Podcast: [Most Innovative Companies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/most-innovative-companies-4108160)
Published: 2026-07-31T15:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

On today’s episode, cohost Yasmin Gagne talks with Fast Company and Inc. head of editorial strategy David Lidsky on what makes the fintech company Stripe an idea factory. Then NASCAR chief operating officer Ben Kennedy has a conversation with Yaz about bringing new audiences to car racing. To read David’s reporting, go to: fastcompany.com/91538341/stripe-most-underrated-influential-159-billion-company-power-map  For more of the latest business and innovation news, go to fastcompany.com/news /news

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