The St. Louis startup distributes its platform through banks, credit unions and mortgage companies to help them retain customers. The CEO tells the 4thEst8 that Charlotte has some of the biggest banking concerns in the country.
Paul Riat is just this guy, trying to figure things out. A fan of Max Weber, he generally gets a kick out of the triangle between economy, society and liberty. His focus on technology startups and venture capital fits because early stage tech startups are the most dynamic and impactful elements of local economies -- improving liberty and society like a rising tide.
