Lanius: Fintechs should not always maximize their available debt leverage
Baxter Lanius · He Raised $15m to Help Your New Customers Pay for your Expensive SaaS Plans · Apr 13, 2022 · at 14:06
Baxter Lanius, founder and CEO of Alternative, shares his philosophy on risk management and credit underwriting in fintech platforms.
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“Taking out, you know, as much leverage as what's available to you is not always the best strategy.”
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