David Gens: Get Fast, Flexible Small Business Financing Without Traditional Bank Delays

David Gens is an award-winning entrepreneur, fintech leader, and Founder & CEO of Merchant Growth, one of Canada's leading online small business finance companies. From humble beginnings in his apartment, David built the company into a national organization with offices in Toronto and Vancouver, helping thousands of Canadian small businesses access the capital they need to grow and succeed.

With deep expertise in alternative lending, financial technology, and scaling businesses, David is driven by a mission to make funding more accessible through innovative digital solutions. In addition to leading Merchant Growth, he is the founder of BankFlow AI, where he is pioneering AI-powered technology designed to transform the financial services industry.

A recognized voice in entrepreneurship and fintech, David frequently shares insights on business growth, digital lending, and the evolving landscape of small business finance. His practical experience and forward-thinking perspective make him a compelling and valuable guest for entrepreneurs, business owners, lenders, and finance professionals alike.

During the show we discuss:

• Why getting funding in Canada has been historically difficult—and what's changing
• How alternative lending provides faster, more flexible funding options
• What lenders actually look for when approving small business funding
• How to position your business to qualify for funding more easily
• The role of FinTech in simplifying and speeding up approvals
• How revenue-based funding and modern lending models work
• What separates businesses that get approved vs. denied
• How to leverage funding to actually grow your business (not just survive)

Resources
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmvgens?originalSubdomain=ca
Merchant Growth: https://merchantgrowth.com/
BankFlow AI: https://bankflow.ai/