On this episode of Black Tech Unplugged, Deena McKay is joined by Rodney Williams, Founder of Solo Funds. Solo Funds is a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects individuals with a community of lenders, providing an alternative to payday loans. With over 1 million loans funded and 1.5 million users, Solo Funds has redefined access to capital. Rodney and Deena discuss how Solo Funds can be used in emergencies and the impact it has on the community. Tune in to learn more about this innovative platform.
Meet Rodney Williams:
Rodney Williams is the Co-founder of SoLo Funds, the largest community finance platform in the US. Since 2018, SoLo has surpassed $1 million in loans funded and redefined access to capital and returns for 1.5 million users. As US’s only Black led Certified B Corp fintech, SoLo continues its leadership, but grounded in the same hope and mission: to build a community that enables financial autonomy for all.
Prior to founding SoLo, Rodney founded LISNR and led the company to over $40M in funding, numerous awards and partnership across retail and financial services. Rodney’s career started at Procter & Gamble in brand management where he was a critical catalyst in the company’s digital strategy and start in eCommerce & social media. Rodney has been recognized with numerous awards, including Ad Age’s 40 Under 40 in 2012; Cannes Gold Lion award in 2015; and CNBC Disruptor 50 List in 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2023 to name a few. Rodney is a graduate of West Virginia University and Howard University. He is a member of the 2019 Class of Henry Crown Fellows within the Aspen Global Leadership Network at the Aspen Institute.
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