Ep. 360 | FinTech & Funding: Unlocking Capital Access for Florida’s Small Businesses

Live from the 2025 Small Business Success Summit in Tampa, Small Biz Florida host Tom Kindred welcomes Jonathan Katz of Lendistry, a FinTech company focused on providing fast, flexible, and technology-driven lending solutions for small business owners. With a background as a former Wall Street analyst and investor, Jonathan shares how he transitioned from large financial institutions to empowering Main Street businesses with accessible capital. In this episode, he breaks down how FinTech is reshaping small business lending through streamlined applications, SBA and non-SBA loans, and transparent partnerships. Jonathan also warns business owners about the risks of predatory lending and provides actionable advice on navigating online financing responsibly. If you're looking to understand how modern FinTech can support your business growth, this episode delivers the insight and guidance you need. This podcast episode was recorded live at the 2025 Small Business Success Summit hosted at the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. This podcast is made possible by the Florida SBDC Network and sponsored by Florida First Capital. Connect with Our Guest: lendistry.com