Fintech Impact

In this 155th episode of Fintech Impact, Jason Pereira, award-winning financial planner, university lecturer, writer, and host interviews Christopher Doyle, the CEO of Billd, a vendor–financing company that allows contractors to purchase materials via credit so they can take on bigger projects!Episode Highlights:0:32 – Christopher Doyle introduces Billd and its role in the construction industry.1:17 – How did Billd get started and what motivated it?3:47 – What were the challenges of trying to make this platform work with being able to profile the clients accurately?6:27 – Why is commercial construction way worse than individual contractors?9:00 – Jason and Christopher discuss the risks involved in this business.10:55 – What does the process look like for contractors looking to work with Billd?13:06 – Where is the money coming from when it’s time to get paid back?14:23 – What kind of feedback is Billd getting from its clients?15:44 – Christopher discusses what has surprised him the most.18:15 – Jason and Chris