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Founder Notes with Nelson Chu

Founder Notes with Nelson Chu

Written by: Nelson Chu
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 An unfiltered look at private credit, fintech, and the realities of building a disruptive platform. Join Nelson bi-weekly for intimate, voice-note style episodes as he shares insights, challenges, and wins from his entrepreneurial journey, bridging the gap between Wall Street and Silicon Valley. Whether you're an accredited investor, a fellow founder, or just curious about the future of finance, tune in for raw, honest, and thought-provoking content delivered straight from the founder's perspective.Nelson Chu Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Good Things Happen Over Time. Great Things Happen All At Once.

    Good Things Happen Over Time. Great Things Happen All At Once.
    Jan 15 2026

    Prath’s favorite saying becomes the theme of the episode. In the first full week of 2026, Percent signed a new software client, activated white-label platforms, saw organic secondary market traction, and onboarded two new hires already closing deals. Nelson and Prath break down what’s actually clicking, where private credit is headed, and why contrarian bets are starting to pay off.
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    28 mins
  • Why We Built SMAs (and Who They’re For)

    Why We Built SMAs (and Who They’re For)
    Sep 13 2025

    In this episode, I sit down with Bryan Pham, our Head of Institutional Sales, to talk about the launch of our Separately Managed Accounts and why we built them. Bryan came from the other side of the table—JP Morgan, family offices—and he’s lived the exact frustrations we’re now solving. We dig into why institutional money moves differently than retail, the phone calls that made us realize Blended Notes weren’t enough, and how we’re making SMAs accessible at $100K instead of the typical $500K+. If you’re trying to understand how to scale upmarket in fintech, this is worth a listen.
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    32 mins
  • Back to Square One (On Purpose)

    Back to Square One (On Purpose)
    Aug 30 2025

    We built a durable marketplace. Now the industry needs infrastructure, and that starts with me returning to square one. It won’t be forever, but six to twelve months of trench time will compound for years.
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    7 mins
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