Dexter Cousins chats to Mandeep Sodhi, CEO and Founder of Effi, a SaaS platform using AI that enables Mortgage Brokers to spend more time with their clients while streamlining the home loan application process.
Mandeep is an OG Fintech entrepreneur and is now on his 2nd Fintech startup. Previously Mandeep was CEO and co-founder of Hashching, one of the first fintech to go through H2 Ventures accelerator.
Mandeep shares his deep experience in raising capital, building high performing teams on no budget and how to deal with the F Word, Failure.
He's worked with some of the best in the business, including Larry and Pete at Zip and Bosco and the Pocketbook crew. Put simply Mandeep is one of the most well respected and grounded Fintech founders out there.
To find out more about Effi https://effi.com.au/
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