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Podcast: How to Lend Money to Strangers
Episode: Put a bit of juice in the tank, with Katherin Chan
Description: We typically explain SME under lending as a supply gap: staid banks don't want to, or simply don't know how to, lend to new-fangled businesses. And to some extent, that is true, but there is also a demand gap. "There is a lack of knowledge, confidence, and trust when it comes to seeking growth capital through loans. While many founders hesitate to borrow, nearly 60% abandon loan applications midway, citing fear of rejection or complex terms".This "confidence gap" - and how Juice's Smart Growth Capital - is what I'm discussing today with Katherine Chan.<...