Dive into the dynamic world of financial technology with Sam Pepin and guest Andres Klaric, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Fuse. With a career that began on Wall Street, Andres identified systemic inefficiencies in lending that inspired him to create a platform designed to level the playing field for small and mid-sized banks and credit unions. Fuse simplifies loan origination with low-code APIs, self-serve customization, and personalized agent portals, empowering financial institutions to compete with industry giants
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In this episode, Andres shares his entrepreneurial journey from Bolivia to Wall Street to co-founding Fuse. He explores how technology—particularly automation, APIs, and AI—is transforming lending, reducing friction for borrowers, and allowing lenders to scale efficiently. He also reflects on the importance of resilience, risk-taking, and iteration in building fintech startups, as well as his personal mission to give back to Latin America through innovation and opportunity.
Listeners will gain insights into the future of fintech, the role of personalization in lending, and how smaller financial institutions can embrace cutting-edge tools to stay competitive. Andres also emphasizes the human side of entrepreneurship—truth-seeking, resilience, and gratitude—as essential drivers of meaningful innovation.
For a deeper dive into our guest’s groundbreaking work, visit: https://www.fusefinance.com
