{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/632498166f582400138c0fa7/65d75e59ef141800167f1c28?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#26 Ela Bader, Co-Founder of DebtZero","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/632498166f582400138c0fa7/1708613149310-779f6767cf8765a66edd4f5d7287ccdd.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Total consumer debt balances are rising quickly, and in 2023 it was a total of $17.06 trillion per the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Out of various types of consumer debt, credit cards increased by 13.2% year over year according to Experian. And credit card debt is one of the most expensive kind of debt!</p><p>With the new year brings a moment to reflect and for many it’s a moment to change our behaviors. So I thought this would be an amazing time to bring onto the show, a company who is tackling the problem of debt. Ela Bader is the co-founder and CEO of Debt Zero, an AI-powered debt relief solution for creditors.</p><p>Ela has 13 years of experience in technology, and 7 years as a startup founder and CEO. Prior to founding DebtZero, she was the founder of another startup AirWander and was a product manage at finance companies on mobile and web applications.</p><p>I’m excited to have Ela on the show to talk about consumer debt and DebtZero. </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear Ela talk about:</p><ul><li>The increasing cost of debt for US consumers</li><li>Importance of advisors, and how she found her advisor</li><li>Taking months to find her co-founder</li></ul><p>Enjoy the episode!</p><p><br></p><p>Check out DebtZero: <a href=\"https://www.debtzero.ai/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.debtzero.ai/</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/debtzero/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/debtzero/</a></p><p>If you love this episode, please share and review the podcast! It will help more immigrant and international founders find these content. Please do not hesitate to reach out to <a href=\"mailto:foreignfounderspod@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">foreignfounderspod@gmail.com</a> for any inquiries and questions.</p>","author_name":"Chibit"}