Nimi Natan's Business Philosophy Started With a Missing Hamburger Bun

Nimi Natan's Business Philosophy Started With a Missing Hamburger Bun

Nimi Natan, President and CEO of Gulf Coast Small Business Lending, discusses what entrepreneurs need to know about financing in today's economic environment. Drawing on his experience as both a business owner and lender, he shares insights on inflation, lending decisions, AI in finance, and the qualities that make small businesses successful. The conversation explores why capital remains available, why sustainable growth matters, and why he remains optimistic about the future of entrepreneurship.

Katie Newman's Mission to Reinvent Rural Healthcare Financing

In this episode of Beyond the Bank, Katie Newman, CEO of High Point Healthcare Real Estate, explores the growing crisis facing rural hospitals across America and the innovative financing models helping keep them alive. From alternative funding structures to proactive healthcare development strategies, Newman shares how creative partnerships and community-focused investment can help preserve critical healthcare access in underserved regions.

How Tonje Bakang Is Transforming Events with AI-Powered Guest Intelligence

Tonje Bakang explains why most corporate events fail to deliver real business results and how guest intelligence can change that. She shares how Moots uses AI to predict outcomes, improve event design, and create meaningful connections. This episode explores the future of events, community, and what companies need to do to make in-person experiences truly valuable.

Rishi Oberoi on Calm Leadership in Crisis and the Future of Money

Finance leader Rishi Oberoi joins Beyond the Bank to reveal how calm leadership, human-centered teams, and Stoic philosophy can turn chaos into clarity. He breaks down lessons from the 2023 banking scare, the blind spots that still threaten traditional finance, and why stablecoins will shape the next decade of global payments. A grounded, insightful conversation with a CFO who understands both the numbers and the people behind them.

How Sanjay Chadha Is Helping Businesses Build Trust in a World Where Data Is the New Gold

In today's digital economy, trust is everything, and data is the new gold. Sanjay Chadha, managing partner of SAV Associates, explains why compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 aren't just regulatory hurdles, but powerful tools that fuel growth, attract investors, and build credibility. With decades of enterprise risk and Big Four experience, Chadha reveals how his boutique firm delivers senior-level expertise to startups and enterprises alike. From avoiding costly audit mistakes to navigating AI, privacy, and cybersecurity risks, this conversation is a must-watch for founders, investors, and business leaders.