Interview with Chris Levy: Rising from Intern to CEO in Just Over a Decade

Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMRInterviewed - Chris Levy - pursuitlending.com - LinkedIn: PursuitWant to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today!In This EpisodeIn this episode, Rory Holland sits down with Chris Levy, President and CEO of Pursuit, a mission-driven community development financial institution (CDFI). Chris shares his remarkable homegrown journey, rising from a summer intern to the head of the organization in just over a decade.They dive into the discipline required to complete a law degree while working full-time, the strategic decision to rebrand a 70-year-old institution to unify its identity, and Pursuit’s pivotal role in deploying $780 million in PPP loans to small businesses. Chris also reflects on the human side of leadership—balancing a high-stakes career with the transition to first-time fatherhood and the value of embracing tough feedback to grow as an executive.