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Qwil claims a zero percent default rate on freelancer payment advances

Johnny Reinsch · EP 505: Qwil.co Pre-Pays Contractors/Freelancers $10M in 2016 with CEO Johnny Reinsch · Dec 11, 2016 · at 10:32

Johnny Reinsch is the co-founder and CEO of Qwil.co, a fintech company providing invoice advances to freelancers.

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