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Apr 2024
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SoLo Funds: The Future of Community Fina...

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In today's episode of Banking Transformed, we have the privilege of speaking with Rodney Williams, the president and co-founder of SoLo Funds, a groundbreaking community banking platform. Rodney's personal journey and the mission of SoLo Funds are truly inspiring, as they work to empower financial inclusion and provide access to credit for those who have bee ... Show More
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