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RBFN Podcast
Keith Harrington
33 episodes
9 months ago
We make credit sexy(ish) this week with Mike Luebbers, the Chief Credit Officer of Novel Capital. We brought Mike onto the team at Novel after we worked closely with him as he led the underwriting on the credit facility we raised. We learned so much in that process that he was our first call when we decided it was time to hire a Chief Credit Officer. Mike is a world-class credit investor, having been Chief Credit Officer at both Bridge Bank and Lighter Capital. In this conversation, which I p...
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We make credit sexy(ish) this week with Mike Luebbers, the Chief Credit Officer of Novel Capital. We brought Mike onto the team at Novel after we worked closely with him as he led the underwriting on the credit facility we raised. We learned so much in that process that he was our first call when we decided it was time to hire a Chief Credit Officer. Mike is a world-class credit investor, having been Chief Credit Officer at both Bridge Bank and Lighter Capital. In this conversation, which I p...
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Episodes (20/33)
RBFN Podcast
#33 - Greatest Hits: Making Credit Sexy with Mike Luebbers, Chief Credit Officer of Novel Capital
We make credit sexy(ish) this week with Mike Luebbers, the Chief Credit Officer of Novel Capital. We brought Mike onto the team at Novel after we worked closely with him as he led the underwriting on the credit facility we raised. We learned so much in that process that he was our first call when we decided it was time to hire a Chief Credit Officer. Mike is a world-class credit investor, having been Chief Credit Officer at both Bridge Bank and Lighter Capital. In this conversation, which I p...
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10 months ago
48 minutes

RBFN Podcast
#32 - Greatest Hits: Microlending, CDFIs & RBF, Ruben Alonso - CEO of AltCap
Happy Holidays, my friends! Today we’re rereleasing a fan favorite - my conversation with Ruben Alonso, CEO of AltCap. AltCap is a mission-driven community development financial institution (CDFI) operating across multiple states and based in Kansas City. Ruben has propelled AltCap's growth for 15 years, channeling over $300 million in alternative financing towards underserved communities and often-overlooked entrepreneurs. Noteworthy is Ruben's recent launch of AltCap's RBF loan product, ope...
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10 months ago
51 minutes

RBFN Podcast
#31 - Influencing More Capital For Good with Bryce Butler, Founder & Managing Director of Access Ventures
Keith welcomes Bryce Butler, founder and managing director of Access Ventures. Bryce shares his unique journey from the military and being a pastor to becoming an impact investor and advocate for innovative capital strategies that empower local communities. He discusses the concept of “access and agency,” emphasizing the importance of providing not only access to capital but also the tools for individuals to make informed decisions about it. Bryce also explores the community round funding mod...
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1 year ago
44 minutes

RBFN Podcast
#30 - Totally Unique Startup Financing: Using Retirement Savings to Fund Your Business with Mickey Parker, CEO of Accelefund
Navigating ROBS for Business Startups with Mickey Parker, CEO of Accelefund In this episode, Keith explores an innovative way to start or buy a business using the retirement funds (IRAs and 401Ks) with Mickey Parker, Co-Owner and CEO of Accelefund. Mickey shares how entrepreneurs can utilize their retirement funds tax-free by setting up a ROBS (Rollover for Business Startup) account and using that to invest in their startup. He explains the advantages of ROBS, how to set one up, when it makes...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

RBFN Podcast
#29 - It’s Hard to Sell Money! Cash Flow and the Resilient Lenderwith David Silverstein, CEO of Ned
This week, Keith welcomes David Silverstein, the CEO of Ned, a software platform revolutionizing how lenders innovate and deploy capital. David first discusses Ned's end-to-end system, which powers diverse cash flow lending strategies nationwide. He talks about the critical role of technology in streamlining lending processes and improving accessibility, the challenges of fundraising, and the concept of the "resilient lender." David highlights the growing importance of transparency in lending...
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1 year ago
45 minutes

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#28 - Funding the Funders: Flexible Lending for Capital Entrepreneurs with Nolan Reichert, Vice President and Head of Originations at Haversine Funding
This week, Keith welcomes Nolan Reichert, the Vice President & Head of Originations at Haversine Funding. Nolan shares more about his career funding the funders in specialty finance, Nolan goes deep on Haversine’s thesis focusing on funding commercial and secured lenders, their sweet spot of $1-25 million loan sizes, and their unique underwriting process. He also shares insights on the challenges faced by small lenders in accessing capital and staying compliant with complex regulati...
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1 year ago
46 minutes

RBFN Podcast
#27 - Fake It Until You Make It - How to Raise Capital with Chris Costello, Founder and Former CEO of Blooom
In this second episode of our two-episode chat with Chris Costello, the founder and former CEO of Blooom, it’s all about raising capital. Chris first talks about becoming a self-taught student in venture capital, and what he did to prepare once he finally got in front of potential investors. He shares what did and didn’t work, and advice for spinning rejection into more opportunity. Chris and I dive more into the challenges of early-stage entrepreneurship, the significance of finding mentors ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes

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#26 - Entrepreneurship is Not Always Unicorns and Rainbows - Part 1 with Chris Costello, Founder and Former CEO of Blooom
Chris Costello is the founder and former CEO of Blooom, an innovative digital robo advisor. Chris is a rare entrepreneur who built both a bricks-and-mortar company and a technology business. In this first episode of our two-episode chat, Chris first talks about starting his entrepreneurial journey in 2004 by co-founding The Retirement Planning Group, an independent wealth management firm. Over the next decade, the firm flourished under his leadership managing over $1 billion in assets. In 201...
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1 year ago
1 hour 17 minutes

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#25 - A Founder’s Perspective on Fundraising and The Art of the Ask with Kristian Marquez of FinStrat
Kristian Marquez is the founder and CEO of FinStrat Management. In our chat, Kristian shares lessons learned on his journey from starting a telemedicine startup, experiencing startup failure and an IPO, to founding FinStrat. He discusses the importance of validating your idea with customers through market feedback before building a product. He dives more into FinStrat’s unique approach, and also offers practical guidance into fundraising challenges, highlighting the need for accurate financia...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

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#24 - Don’t Let Fundraising Break You & How to Treat an Entrepreneur - with Shaily Baranwal of Elevate K-12
Shaily Baranwal is the Founder and CEO of Elevate K-12. She’s an incredible entrepreneur and CEO, and I can attest to her ability to rapidly scale a company. Elevate K-12 provides engaging virtual classroom instruction from certified live teachers to ensure every student receives a high-quality education regardless of zip code. In the episode, Shaily shares the inspiring journey from her childhood in India as a special education student, to becoming a classroom teacher. She discusses founding...
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1 year ago
46 minutes

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#23 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly with Marshall Lebovits of Asset-Based Funding Solutions
Marshall Lebovits is an advisor at Asset Based Funding Solutions with almost 35 years of experience in the secured financing and alternative capital industry. In the episode, Marshall shares more about his passion for helping grow companies that typically lack access to capital with non-dilutive asset-backed financing solutions. Marshall discusses how he built a network of connections around the world, the importance of carefully evaluating your lending partners to make informed decisions, an...
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1 year ago
51 minutes

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#22 - Alternative Capital from The LP Perspective with Brendan Cosgrove of Catalyze
This week features Brendan Cosgrove, Co-Founder and Director of Catalyze, a unique national nonprofit dedicated to democratizing access to LP and institutional capital networks and resources for underserved investors and GPs. With his extensive experience guiding LPs at Cambridge Associates, and as Investment Director at the Kauffman Foundation's Capital Access Lab, Brendan brings a unique perspective to the table. In our conversation, Brendan shares insights into the challenges of int...
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute

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#21 - From Boat Mogul to Startup Funder with Justin Renfro of Wefunder
It’s a fun conversation this week with Justin Renfro, Director of Revenue-Based Financing at Wefunder. Justin shares his journey from a boat mogul with his company Chill Charters to working with thousands of entrepreneurs at Wefunder. Justin discusses his passion for building a diverse range of mission-driven companies, Wefunder’s community-based approach to drive value for founders and capital into businesses, and iterating the platform experience. He shares optimism for the next generation ...
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1 year ago
52 minutes

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#20 - Heavy Metal & RBF with Manolo Atala, CEO of Fairplay
Our guest this week brings enthusiasm and excitement to RBF which sets the stage for a great conversation. We welcome Manolo Atala, Co-Founder and CEO of Fairplay, a LatAm-focused revenue-based financing platform headquartered in Mexico. Since launching in 2019, Fairplay has originated $220M in revenue-based loans, built a team of 127 people, and made a huge impact in Latin America. Manolo shares how they’ve done that, and covers his diverse career journey before Fairplay, spanning advertisin...
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1 year ago
53 minutes

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#19 - Building Tardigrades, Not Unicorns with Elliot Begoun of TIG Brands
This week, we welcome Elliot Begoun, a 30-year industry veteran, author, podcast host, and founder of TIG brands, and developer of the CARE funding structure. Elliot focuses on empowering entrepreneurs to be nimble and capital-efficient change-makers throughout their journey. He shares insights on building tardigrades, not unicorns (and why that’s a thing), and lessons from developing and deploying alternative funding structures that support tardigrades. We talk about why investors can be slo...
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1 year ago
50 minutes

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#18 - Step Into the Ring - Where RBF Investing and Boxing Collide with Melissa Withers, Founder and Managing Partner of RevUp
We welcome the dynamic Melissa Withers, Founder and Managing Partner of RevUp, an early mover and innovator in the RBF market. Melissa shares her unconventional journey into professional investing, emphasizing her commitment to remaining founder-aligned throughout. She sheds light on RevUp's founder-focused and non-dilutive model, empowering founders to have more control over their destinies. In the conversation, Melissa reflects on her early foray into entrepreneurship, embodying a "if you w...
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1 year ago
1 hour

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#17 - When RBF Rears Its Beautiful Head with Nick Mathews, CEO of Mainvest
In this episode, we're joined by Nick Mathews, the founder and CEO of Mainvest, where to date he has funded 400+ small businesses around the country. Nick is a visionary leader dedicated to rebuilding the American dream by empowering communities and small businesses with the capital they need to thrive. Nick talks about how his pivotal role in launching Uber in Boston helped him gain first hand insights into the economic challenges faced by local communities. He founded Mainvest to address th...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

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#16 - Building An Alternative Capital Juggernaut to $300B in Entrepreneurs Funded with Chris Atkins, President of Capital Finance and Capital Markets at C2FO
This episode features Chris Atkins, President of C2FO’s lending business, also called Capital Finance. Chris joined C2FO in 2018, taking on a pivotal role in spearheading a data-driven lending function. He successfully launched C2FO's working capital lending solutions for the company's extensive network of suppliers. Prior to his tenure at C2FO, Chris spent 12 years in the finance and private equity sectors, primarily focusing on smaller, lower-middle-market, and middle-market enterprises. No...
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1 year ago
53 minutes

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#15 — Staying Calm: Building Something Unique in a Market That Rewards Same-ness with Tyler Tringas, GP and Founder of Calm Company Fund
We’re taking a deep breath this week, as we dive into a conversation with Tyler Tringas, General Partner and Founder of the Calm Company Fund. In this episode, Tyler shares with us two very important experiences: raising capital for the GP to prepare for scale; and going to institutional allocators to raise larger funds. Importantly, these experiences taught him critical lessons that any investor should pay attention to. Tyler also talks about the rebrand of Earnest Capital to Calm Fund, how ...
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2 years ago
54 minutes

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#14 - There Are No Evil Financial Tools (and Being a Misfit) with Jonathan Bragdon, CEO of Capacity Capital
On today's show, we're joined by Jonathan Bragdon, the CEO of Capacity Capital. With a remarkable track record, Jonathan has started eight companies, invested in over 30 businesses, and been featured in CNN, TechCrunch, BusinessWeek, and Inc.com. He's also a driving force in the Southeast startup community and has founded Capacity, a strategic advisory firm, as well as Capacity Capital, an innovative investment fund supporting over 80% women, minority, or veteran-led founders. In the episode,...
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2 years ago
49 minutes

RBFN Podcast
We make credit sexy(ish) this week with Mike Luebbers, the Chief Credit Officer of Novel Capital. We brought Mike onto the team at Novel after we worked closely with him as he led the underwriting on the credit facility we raised. We learned so much in that process that he was our first call when we decided it was time to hire a Chief Credit Officer. Mike is a world-class credit investor, having been Chief Credit Officer at both Bridge Bank and Lighter Capital. In this conversation, which I p...