Raw and Real Entrepreneurship®24 Apr 2023

303. Interview with Rob Stewart, Cofounder of BlocPal: Bringing Banking to the Unbanked at Scale

Join Susan and her guest Rob Stewart, Cofounder and EVP of BlocPal, in this thought-provoking podcast about the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. Rob talks about his journey of building a successful company, BlocPal. They discuss the need and the importance of finding the right partners. Rob also talks about what keeps him up at night, from the macro view of the markets, to protecting the shareholders, to balancing growth and success. Come for the stories and stay for the lessons, as Susan and Rob bring a raw and real look into the world of entrepreneurship.

About Rob:

Rob is a corporate executive with extensive experience working in both start-up and larger operating businesses. He brings an educational background in marketing and human resource management. Rob began his career working in management consulting before joining the McLean Group of Companies as Vice President, Business Development, where he was responsible for revenue, profitability and strategic growth.

Over the past decade, he and his wife have grown a successful nutritional sales organization. Currently as Executive Vice President with BlocPal, Rob has successfully guided the company through all their private equity raises, M&A transactions and has supported business development efforts; bringing many of the key strategic partnerships that have driven the company’s rapid growth.

Connect with Rob:

Website www.blocpal.com

LinkedIn @robertwilliamstewart

Facebook @rob.stewart.35977

Twitter @BlocPal

About Susan Sly:

Susan Sly is a tech Co-founder and Co-CEO, a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the highly acclaimed podcast – Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds Certificates in Management and Leadership, Technology and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation from MIT. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists.

Connect With Susan:

Twitter @Susanslylive

Twitter @rawandrealentr1

LinkedIn @susansly

Facebook @susanslylive

Website https://susansly.com/

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