Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.
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Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.
In this episode, Navin talks with Stuart Wall, CEO and Co-founder of Setpoint, a fintech company reshaping the asset-backed lending industry. Stu reflects on his entrepreneurial upbringing, competitive chess background, and the lessons learned from past failures. He also explains how Setpoint is using AI to automate complex loan agreements—making credit markets faster, more transparent, and more efficient.
Prior to founding Setpoint, Stuart founded Signpost.com, a purpose-built CRM for service businesses, which he scaled to over 300 employees before. He began his career in Bain & Company’s Private Equity Group, where he evaluated multi-billion-dollar buyouts and developed deep expertise in financial operations.
Stuart earned his MBA with Distinction from Harvard Business School and holds a BS in Finance from Miami University. He was named one of Glassdoor’s Top 25 North American CEOs in 2016 and shares insights on fintech and digital infrastructure with outlets like TechCrunch and Forbes.
Ripple E-ffects
Ripple E-ffects examines how technology redraws the contours of power, economics, and national security. Host Navin Thukkaram engages technology pioneers, national security experts, and business leaders in precise conversations that seek to separate signal from noise. Monthly episodes deliver insights on the trends likely to impact our everyday lives.
