Solo Funds with Rodney Williams | E373

Peer-to-Peer Community Lending

In this episode of FinTech Impact, host Jason Pereira interviews Rodney Williams, co-founder and president of Solo Funds. The platform offers an innovative approach to peer-to-peer lending, targeting issues with payday loans and credit cards by creating a mutually beneficial system for those in need of capital. They discuss the origin of Solo Funds, the transparent and borrower-driven structure, and the community-centered approach that sets Solo apart. Rodney also shares success stories and highlights the challenges and advantages of building an impactful financial service. Don't miss this insightful conversation on reshaping the lending landscape.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 Introduction to FinTech Impact

00:12 Meet Rodney Williams of Solo Funds

00:48 The Concept Behind Solo Funds

03:02 Challenges with Conventional Lending

05:32 Solo Funds' Unique Approach

07:39 User Experience and Success Stories

11:49 Cost Comparison with Traditional Loans

23:29 Rodney's Vision and Challenges

28:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


Resources:

Facebook – Jason Pereira's Facebook

LinkedIn – Jason Pereira's LinkedIn

Woodgate.com – Sponsor

Solo Funds

LinkedIn - Rodney Williams