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.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:57 From Listener to Solo Funds08:32 The Problem of Limited Access to Capital14:25 Challenges of Regulatory Actions20:35 Go-to-Market Strategy and Product Differentiation27:34 The Significance of Being a B Corp31:33 Financial Literacy and Empowering Underserved Communities36:58 The Future of Solo Funds and Advice for EntrepreneursFollow Rodney Williams here and Matt Cheung here.Check out our website and subscribe to our mailing list to hear more about opportunities in fintech and web3.Follow our socials Linkedin, Twitter, Youtubehttps://workinfintech.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/work-in-fintech-globalhttps://www.twitter.com/workinfintechhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdS4bYoCXaHVgfVm6syUrDw

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