Joe Valeo, President of SmallBusinessLoans (SBL) announces the appointment of Walt Levengood as Chief Operating Officer. “Walt has been at the forefront of addressing the financial and business needs of the small- to medium-sized business (SMB) community for more than two decades,” says Joe. “I am very excited to work with Walt. His thought leadership and passion for excellence will be instrumental to SBL’s ongoing success.”
Connecting SMBs with the right solutions—at the right time
SmallBusinessLoans’ intelligent engine connects qualified SMB owners to lenders and business services providers offering tailored financing and business solutions. “I’m excited to be part of SBL, where the small business financing experience has essentially been built to match the right lender and product to ensure access to capital for small businesses,” says Walt. “Through a quick, one-stop visit to SBL, owners can access providers who serve their business’s profile and can quickly return customized financing offers—and our partners can identify qualified customers for their products and services, reducing CAC and providing a best-in-class user experience. This approach alleviates stress for entrepreneurs and empowers partners to take advantage of growth opportunities, respectively.”
Before joining SBL, Walt previously served as Vice President of Strategy & Revenue at Nav Technologies, where he was instrumental in developing embedded financing solutions for partners such as Clover, Gusto, and Coterie Insurance. His experience also includes leadership roles at Bizfi, where he drove significant growth in balance sheet originations; tenure at The Bancorp Bank; and advisory positions at various fintech firms.
“The industry knowledge and leadership acumen Walt brings to SmallBusinessLoans will advance our mission to help SMBs thrive,” says Joe. “Our teams are committed to elevating next-generation expertise that will deliver a simpler, yet more powerful experience and empower SMB success.”
