Meet Jacques

A Founder Who’s Been There, Done That

Jacques Fu is a tech entrepreneur with multiple successful startup exits, including Orlando’s first unicorn. With a deep-rooted passion for technology, he has spent his career building and scaling companies that push the boundaries of what’s possible. As Co-Founder and CTO of PETE, Jacques is at the forefront of AI-powered workforce training, designing solutions that transform the way businesses learn and grow.

Previously, Jacques was co-founder and founding CTO of Stax, where he helped scale the company from a one-person startup to unicorn status, processing $23 billion annually for over 22,000 businesses. Under his leadership, Stax raised over $300 million in funding and earned recognition from Forbes, US News, Inc., Entrepreneur, and Money as a leading fintech.

Jacques is also a founding executive at AssistRx, a healthcare technology company, which was acquired for $600 million in 2024. Beyond startups, Jacques is a passionate product builder, angel investor, and thought leader. He co-founded Orlando Devs, the city’s largest developer network, and The Assistance Fund, one of Orlando’s largest charities. He is also the host of the Taking Your Time Podcast and author of Time Hacks. Jacques actively mentors and speaks at events for UCF, Rollins University, and various tech organizations, driving innovation and growth in Orlando’s startup ecosystem.

Awards & Recognitions

Entrepreneurial Knight Award

UCF College of Business, Apr 2023

Inducted into the UCF College of Business Hall of Fame, the highest honor awarded to alumni for outstanding contributions to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Orlando Business Journal - 40 Under 40

Orlando Business Journal, Nov 2020

Recognized as one of Orlando’s top young professionals making an impact in business and the community.

Inc. 500

Inc. Magazine, Aug 2020

Ranked No. 436 on Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies for scaling Fattmerchant’s payment technology solutions.

First Place - Venture Plan Competition

Rollins Crummer Graduate School, Mar 2015

Won first place in Rollins’ annual competition for high-potential startups, judged by top investors and entrepreneurs.

First Place - YPO Slingshot Business Fast Pitch Competition

Young President’s Organization, Feb 2015

Awarded first place in YPO’s Slingshot competition, recognizing innovative technology startups in Central Florida.

In the Spotlight: Media & Publications

In the
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Media & 
Publications

Stax co-founder gets $2 million investment for new Orlando tech startup Pete Learning

Orlando Business Journal

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40 Under 40: This Fattmerchant exec overhauled the tech division of his Orlando firm

Orlando Business Journal

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Breaking: Orlando’s Stax hits $1B valuation after closing big VC round

Orlando Business Journal

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An Interview With Fattmerchant CTO: Jacques Fu

Within The Flow

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Taking Your Time - Time Hacks, Tips, and Principles

takingyourtime.co

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Everyday Time Hacks: Achieve Your Goals With Maximum Focus

Amazon

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Profiles in Tech: Jacques Fu, Fattmerchant

Orlando Economic Partnership

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UCF College of Business Hall of Fame 2023

UCF College of Business

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Podcasts Features

Gary Fowler: Building A FinTech Unicorn

GSD Venture Studios

Jacques Fu: Startups and Angel Investing

Greed Geek

Snippet #4 S6 Ep. 257 Jacques Fu

Employers 4 Change

2m2x full Interview - Jacques Fu

Informulate LLC

Career Timeline

PETE Learning

Co-Founder & CTO

2023 - Present

Orlando Devs

Co-Founder

2017 - Present

Stax

Co-Founder & CTO

2015 - 2023

AssistRx

Co-Founder & CTO

2009 - 2015

PETE Learning

Co-Founder & CTO

2023 - Present

Orlando Devs

Co-Founder

2017 - Present

Stax

Co-Founder & CTO

2015 - 2023

AssistRx

Co-Founder & CTO

2009 - 2015

What Jacques Can Talk About in Podcasts, Panels, or Events

Jacques delivers insightful, engaging, and action-driven discussions on topics like:

🎯 AI & The Future of Work – How AI is revolutionizing workforce learning
🚀 Scaling Startups to Acquisition – The real playbook for building and selling a company
💡 Tech Innovation & Entrepreneurship – What it takes to launch and scale a tech-driven business
🔮 AI in Business Strategy – How companies can adopt AI for real impact
📈 Leadership in High-Growth Companies – The mindset and strategies for leading at scale

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