Fintech Empowering Underserved Communities Thru P2P Lending - Rodney Williams, Co-Founder SoLo Funds

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Rodney Williams, co-founder of SoLo Funds, shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and fintech innovator. He discusses his first startup, LISNR, which used ultrasonic technology for seamless checkout experiences. Williams, an inspiring black entrepreneur, explains the motivation behind later starting SoLo Funds, a peer-to-peer lending marketplace that provides access to capital and helps individuals create bigger yield on their savings. He highlights the challenges of regulatory actions and the importance of being a B Corp. Williams emphasises the need for financial literacy and the role of fintech in empowering underserved communities. He encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and take risks.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:57 From Listener to Solo Funds
08:32 The Problem of Limited Access to Capital
14:25 Challenges of Regulatory Actions
20:35 Go-to-Market Strategy and Product Differentiation
27:34 The Significance of Being a B Corp
31:33 Financial Literacy and Empowering Underserved Communities
36:58 The Future of Solo Funds and Advice for Entrepreneurs
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Chapter

1. Introduction and Background (00:00:00)

2. From LISNR to Solo Funds (00:02:57)

3. The Problem of Limited Access to Capital (00:08:32)

4. Challenges of Regulatory Actions (00:14:25)

5. Go-to-Market Strategy and Product Differentiation (00:20:35)

6. The Significance of Being a B Corp (00:27:34)

7. Financial Literacy and Empowering Underserved Communities (00:31:33)

8. The Future of SoLo Funds and Advice for Entrepreneurs (00:31:33)