Startup dedicated to supporting underfunded entrepreneurs
Pathway Lending, a Nashville-based nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution and small business lender, announced today that Diego Eguiarte has been appointed as senior vice president and director of small and emerging business lending.
In this position, Eguiarte will oversee Pathway Lending’s initiatives to improve access to capital for emerging small business markets, create innovative and adaptable lending products, and strengthen the organization’s expanding digital lending platform. By harnessing technology to simplify the loan process, Pathway aims to lower barriers and speed up funding for small businesses across Tennessee seeking loans under $100,000.
“Diego is here to help us strengthen our commitment to serve the smallest of emerging businesses with affordable capital,” said Clint Gwin, President and CEO of Pathway Lending. “With Diego’s experience, we’re positioned to accelerate Pathway’s impact and scale the number of small borrowers we serve.”
Eguiarte brings extensive expertise in small business lending and customer-focused financial services, including his experience as the founder of Nuestro, a financial technology startup dedicated to supporting underfunded entrepreneurs. Originally from Mexico City, Eguiarte moved to the United States 12 years ago and holds an MBA from Loyola University of New Orleans and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Universidad Iberoamericana.
His background will help Pathway expand its reach and responsiveness, offering businesses with revenues under $1 million faster, more flexible, and more accessible capital solutions. Pathway is committed to providing an alternative to high-cost options in the market, ensuring quick and easy access to critical capital so all entrepreneurs can advance their businesses.
“This is a pivotal moment for small business,” said Eguiarte. “At Pathway, we’re bringing together mission, technology and speed to create capital tools that truly meet entrepreneurs where they are and provide resources to help them grow.”
For more information, visit www.pathwaylending.org.
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