Einat Steklov and Rishi Kumar, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs, Recognized Among the Most Exceptional Entrepreneurs at the 2024 Builders and Innovators Summit
Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has recognized Einat Steklov and Rishi Kumar, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Kashable, as two of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024 at its Builders and Innovators Summit, held in Healdsburg, California.
Goldman Sachs selected Steklov and Kumar from a diverse range of industries to be honored at the two-day event. As immigrants who have faced the challenges of establishing financial security in the U.S., Steklov and Kumar founded Kashable in 2013 to transform how working Americans accesses credit. Under their leadership, Kashable has raised over $200 million in equity and debt capital and has partnered with more than 250 public and private companies, extending financial wellness to millions of employees.
“I am honored to be recognized by Goldman Sachs among such a distinguished group of entrepreneurs,” said Einat Steklov. “This recognition underscores the meaningful impact Kashable is making by expanding access to affordable credit.”
“We are deeply committed to helping working Americans overcome financial challenges through innovative solutions, creating a path to a more secure financial future,” added Rishi Kumar.
“I am thrilled to recognize Einat Steklov and Rishi Kumar as two of the most exceptional entrepreneurs of 2024,” said David Solomon, Chairman and CEO of Goldman Sachs. “Einat, Rishi, and the Kashable team have built an impressive business that continues to scale. We look forward to bringing this year’s cohort together to share insights on topics from the evolving geopolitical landscape and accessing new pools of capital to using the power of storytelling to reach new audiences.”
Now in its 13th year, Goldman’s Builders and Innovators Summit has become a can’t-miss gathering for founders and CEOs of high-growth companies. Previous honorees have gone on to lead multi-billion-dollar enterprises in both private and public markets. In addition to honoring the most exceptional entrepreneurs, the Summit features general sessions and clinics led by experienced entrepreneurs, academics, business leaders, and resident scholars.
About Kashable
Kashable is a financial technology company that provides access to Socially Responsible Credit™ and financial wellness solutions for employees, offered as an employer-sponsored voluntary benefit. By partnering with hundreds of employers, Kashable helps to provide access to financial health and wellness tools to millions of employees.
Founded in 2013, Kashable deploys innovative technology to improve the financial well-being of working Americans with a commitment to both reliability and affordability. Offering a smart, economical, and fast alternative for employees who may otherwise be driven to borrow from retirement plans, high-rate credit cards, or other high-cost loans to bridge short-term gaps in their finances, Kashable focuses on providing a path to financial security.
For more information, visit Kashable.com.
About Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs is a leading global financial institution that delivers a broad range of financial services to a large and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. Founded in 1869, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices in all major financial centers around the world.
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