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EPISODE · Feb 9, 2026 · 24 MIN

How Being a Pilot Changed My Approach to Bridging with Kunal Mehta

from NRG Insights · host Marcus Nanson

In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus sits down with Kunal Mehta, Managing Director of SDKA, to talk about his journey from airline captain to running one of the UK’s leading bridging lenders.Before entering property finance, Kunal spent over 15 years as a pilot with Emirates. That experience, operating in a high-pressure, precision-led environment, now shapes how he approaches risk, decision-making and service in the world of bridging.A practical, straight-talking episode for brokers, property professionals and anyone working in specialist lending.What you’ll hear in this episode:How aviation discipline and decision-making translate into lendingWhy precision and risk management matter in bridging financeHow the bridging market has evolved in recent yearsThe growing demand for semi-commercial and flexible funding solutionsWhy service and relationships still drive long-term successIf you like this episode, don’t forget to share and tag NRG in your post and let us know  what you liked so we can record more fantastic content for you.

In this episode of NRG Insights, Marcus sits down with Kunal Mehta, Managing Director of SDKA, to talk about his journey from airline captain to running one of the UK’s leading bridging lenders. Before entering property finance, Kunal spent over 15 years as a pilot with Emirates. That experience, operating in a high-pressure, precision-led environment, now shapes how he approaches risk, decision-making and service in the world of bridging. A practical, straight-talking episode for brokers, pr...

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