In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, EIC CEO David Ponraj is joined by Charles Kollo, fintech leader and Head of Innovation at BBF Capital, to explore the urgent need for innovation in the financial system. From immigrant entrepreneurship to the role of AI in capital deployment, they dig into why traditional banking fails many small businesses—and how community-first, tech-enabled solutions can build a more resilient and inclusive economy.
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In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, EIC CEO David Ponraj is joined by Charles Kollo, fintech leader and Head of Innovation at BBF Capital, to explore the urgent need for innovation in the financial system. From immigrant entrepreneurship to the role of AI in capital deployment, they dig into why traditional banking fails many small businesses—and how community-first, tech-enabled solutions can build a more resilient and inclusive economy.
In this episode of Breaking Down Barriers, EIC CEO David Ponraj is joined by Charles Kollo, fintech leader and Head of Innovation at BBF Capital, to explore the urgent need for innovation in the financial system. From immigrant entrepreneurship to the role of AI in capital deployment, they dig into why traditional banking fails many small businesses—and how community-first, tech-enabled solutions can build a more resilient and inclusive economy.