Leading Authentically: Levi King’s Journey from Entrepreneur to Fintech Innovator
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In this insightful episode of the Innovators and Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Levi King, CEO and Chairman of Nav, to explore the crucial role of business credit and financial health for small businesses.
Levi shares his entrepreneurial journey, from bootstrapping multiple ventures in diverse industries to founding NAV, a fintech platform that empowers over a million small business owners to understand, build, and protect their business and personal credit.
The conversation delves into how managing credit affects access to financing, vendor relationships, and business growth, alongside Levi’s experiences raising venture capital and navigating dilution thoughtfully.
He also offers candid reflections on leadership, mental health struggles, and building an authentic company culture that prioritizes customer value and team empowerment. Whether you’re a founder, investor, or small business owner, this episode offers practical insights on risk management, startup financing, and sustaining long-term growth with integrity and resilience.
Learn more about Levi's work at https://www.nav.com/
Connect with Levi on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/leviking/
Think you'd be a great guest on the show? Apply at https://finstratmgmt.com/innovators-investors-podcast/podcast-guest-application/
Want to learn more about Kristian Marquez's work? Check out his website at https://finstratmgmt.com
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