Kunal Bhasin: Closing the Small Business Lending Gap: New Pathways to Accessible Capital

Kunal Bhasin is the Founder and CEO of 1West, a financial technology and services firm helping small and mid-sized businesses grow through customized capital solutions. Since founding the company in 2017, he has built 1West into a trusted partner known for speed, service, and trust, delivering transparent, flexible funding that supports long-term success. Under his leadership, the company has grown rapidly, expanding its team by over 50% in just two years.

Before launching 1West, Kunal held senior roles at World Business Lenders, LLC, including Senior Vice President and Vice President of Business Development, where he helped drive expansion and growth strategies. His background also includes founding TEK-TOK CORPORATION, an online retail venture, and serving as a Financial Advisor at Harbor Financial Services, giving him broad experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and client management.

Based in New York, Kunal leads 1West with a vision to make business capital more accessible and transparent. Through innovative solutions and a client-first approach, he continues to empower businesses nationwide to achieve sustainable growth.

During the show we discuss:

• The biggest challenges small and mid-sized businesses face when seeking traditional bank financing
• Why profitable and growing businesses are often still denied access to capital
• How 1West is closing the small business lending gap left by banks and traditional lenders
• The role SBA loans play in expanding access to affordable, flexible financing
• How 1West simplifies the SBA loan process using technology, data, and expert guidance
• 1West's focus on speed, transparency, service, and trust throughout the lending experience
• How customized loan solutions and ongoing support help businesses grow and prepare for future funding

Resources:
https://www.1west.com/