Manu Smadja's guest appearances

Manu Smadja

What's Working in Washington

Shape the System

Invest in Sqft

Grit Daily Startup Show

Dave Chesson

J Scott

Tim Bratz

Ryan Barton

Perry Marshall

Aaron Marshall

Damion Lupo

Todd Palmer

Agostino Pintus

Andrew Walker

Chris Prefontaine

Jeff Coyle

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Josh Elledge

Scott Lewis

OwlTail

Manu Smadja is the founder of MPOWER Financing. Manu never intended to become an entrepreneur overseeing a global company, but his imagination got the best of him when he experienced his own personal financial hardships as a French international student juggling five jobs. At that point, he knew he wanted to make a difference by reinventing the loan industry for international students and, soon after DACA students. In this episode we discuss:  How Manu became an accidental entrepreneur [6:34] Goals they wanted they achieve for their business [11:10] Getting Harvard School as their first partner [16:29] Major hurdles they experience in the business [21:58] International students have a lower rate of default [26:43] How they get Harvard as their first partner [30:46] Figuring and enforcing practices in their company [36:23] Where to check their services [41:15] Tips on growing and managing large people [43:43]  Links to sources and tools:  Connect with Manu on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmadja Apply for International Student Loan or Scholarship https://www.mpowerfinancing.com  Quotable Quotes:  I think we pride ourselves in actually being, not a break everything type of startup, but actually like to work well within the regulatory frameworks and make regulations.  Listen to other Finance PTSS episodes:  https://passthesecretsauce.com/category/financing/  Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce to get updates on new episodes. If you haven’t already, please follow and leave a review for our podcast, we’ll really appreciate it. And as always, don’t forget to pass the secret sauce. Support our podcast If you’re a fan of the show, there are three simple things you can do to support our work:  Subscribe, rate and review:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-secret-sauce-by-matt-shields/id1506940483 the podcast on iTunes or wherever you subscribe. Tell a family member, friend, or colleague about the show. Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5eItxsGWyGKC91zd1pzbA and follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-the-secret-sauce-podcast  This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Manu Smadja is the founder of MPOWER Financing. Manu never intended to become an entrepreneur overseeing a global company, but his imagination got the best of him when he experienced his own personal financial hardships as a French international student juggling five jobs. At that point, he knew he wanted to make a difference by reinventing the loan industry for international students and, soon after DACA students. In this episode we discuss: <ul> <li>How Manu became an accidental entrepreneur [6:34]</li> <li>Goals they wanted they achieve for their business [11:10]</li> <li>Getting Harvard School as their first partner [16:29]</li> <li>Major hurdles they experience in the business [21:58]</li> <li>International students have a lower rate of default [26:43]</li> <li>How they get Harvard as their first partner [30:46]</li> <li>Figuring and enforcing practices in their company [36:23]</li> <li>Where to check their services [41:15]</li> <li>Tips on growing and managing large people [43:43]</li> </ul> Links to sources and tools: <ul> <li>Connect with Manu on LinkedIn</li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmadja" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/esmadja</a></li> <li>Apply for International Student Loan or Scholarship</li> <li><a href="https://www.mpowerfinancing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mpowerfinancing.com</a></li> </ul> Quotable Quotes: <ul> <li>I think we pride ourselves in actually being, not a break everything type of startup, but actually like to work well within the regulatory frameworks and make regulations.</li> </ul> Listen to other Finance PTSS episodes: <ul> <li><a href="https://passthesecretsauce.com/category/financing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://passthesecretsauce.com/category/financing/</a></li> </ul> Thanks for listening. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/passthesecretsauce</a> to get updates on new episodes. If you haven’t already, please follow and leave a review for our podcast, we’ll really appreciate it. And as always, don’t forget to pass the secret sauce. Support our podcast If you’re a fan of the show, there are three simple things you can do to support our work: <ol> <li>Subscribe, rate and review: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-secret-sauce-by-matt-shields/id1506940483" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pass-the-secret-sauce-by-matt-shields/id1506940483</a> the podcast on iTunes or wherever you subscribe.</li> <li>Tell a family member, friend, or colleague about the show.</li> <li>Subscribe to us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5eItxsGWyGKC91zd1pzbA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5eItxsGWyGKC91zd1pzbA</a> and follow us on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-the-secret-sauce-podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/pass-the-secret-sauce-podcast</a></li> </ol> This podcast is hosted by <a href="https://wwww.zencast.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ZenCast.fm</a>

Episode 167: Getting Harvard To Boost Your Business Credibility with Manu Smadja

In episode 29 we talk to the CEO and Cofounder of MPower Financing, who remove the financial barriers to higher education and are now the leaders of student financing in North America. Hear about how their focus and approach are leading to higher mobility and at a macro level are supporting the next game changers and world leaders who would otherwise never see the light of day.Learn more about MPower Financing at https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/about-us/Link to the video for Sara Haider, mentioned in the podcast https://youtu.be/wQ0S0pCb5Y4Rate this Podcast using this link http://ratethispodcast.com/shape Shape the System is  an independent podcast with support from KPMG High Growth VenturesMore about KPMG High Growth VenturesScale up for success. We’re here for that.We navigate founders and their teams to the services they need to reach their next milestone. From startup to scale and beyond. No matter where you are right now, we’ll get you the help you need to drive your business forward. We help founders fully realise their potential, as well as the potential of their team and their business, by connecting them to the expertise, skills and resources they need at every stage of their growth journey.Our extensive experience in partnering with evolving businesses means that we can provide you with tailored support as well as independent and practical insights. Whether you are looking to refine your strategy, establish your operations, prepare for a capital raise, expand abroad or simply comply with regulatory requirements, we are here to help.Links:Website: About (highgrowthventures.com.au)LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/kpmg-enterprise-high-growth-ventures/Contacts:highgrowthventures@kpmg.com.au

In episode 29 we talk to the CEO and Cofounder of MPower Financing, who remove the financial barriers to higher education and are now the leaders of student financing in North America. Hear about how their focus and approach are leading to higher mobility and at a macro level are supporting the next game changers and world leaders who would otherwise never see the light of day.Learn more about MPower Financing at <a href="https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/about-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/about-us/</a>Link to the video for Sara Haider, mentioned in the podcast <a href="https://youtu.be/wQ0S0pCb5Y4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/wQ0S0pCb5Y4</a>Rate this Podcast using this link <a href="http://ratethispodcast.com/shape" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://ratethispodcast.com/shape</a> Shape the System is  an independent podcast with support from KPMG High Growth VenturesMore about<a href="https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> KPMG High Growth Ventures</a>Scale up for success. We’re here for that. We navigate founders and their teams to the services they need to reach their next milestone. From startup to scale and beyond. No matter where you are right now, we’ll get you the help you need to drive your business forward. We help founders fully realise their potential, as well as the potential of their team and their business, by connecting them to the expertise, skills and resources they need at every stage of their growth journey.Our extensive experience in partnering with evolving businesses means that we can provide you with tailored support as well as independent and practical insights. Whether you are looking to refine your strategy, establish your operations, prepare for a capital raise, expand abroad or simply comply with regulatory requirements, we are here to help.Links:<ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.highgrowthventures.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">About (highgrowthventures.com.au)</a></li><li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/kpmg-enterprise-high-growth-ventures/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/kpmg-enterprise-high-growth-ventures/</a></li></ul>Contacts:<a href="mailto:highgrowthventures@kpmg.com.au">highgrowthventures@kpmg.com.au</a>

Manu Smadja; Co-Founder of MPower Financing

Manu Smadja, co-founder and CEO of MPOWER Financing, talks about how his company provides crucial student loans to international students that are in America's top universities. MPOWER has helped hundreds of students from across the world access the education that they strive for.

What's Working in Washington - Ep 236 - The startup giving education loans to international students - Manu Smadja