Wei (Winnie) Wu

Let's talk about Winnie Wu, who casually dropped from teaching intro CS at Harvard to becoming a fintech powerhouse at Stripe and Square. Classic engineering understatement - "just figuring things out" while casually building payment systems that move billions. And there's that delicious duality: hardcore developer who lists "Sheep" as a skill. The technical brilliance is obvious, but it's that subtle thread of playfulness woven through a stellar career that makes Winnie fascinating. Teaching while at Harvard, building while at Facebook, and now shaping the future of payments - all while maintaining that rare combination of elite achievement and genuine approachability.