From Bolivia to Fintech: The Fuse Founder’s Journey
Description
In this powerful episode, Shane Austrie sits down with Andres Klaric, co-founder of Fuse, a fintech startup transforming how banks and credit unions handle loan origination. Born and raised in Bolivia, Andres shares his unconventional journey from growing up in South America to building software that’s reshaping financial access in the U.S.
They cover:
– What Fuse actually does (and doesn’t do)
– How growing up in Bolivia shaped Andres’ thinking on money and credit
– Lessons on startup discipline, pivoting with data, and building with conviction
– Why time—not talent—is the real startup advantage
– The two founder traits Andres sees over and over again
A must-listen for anyone curious about building real infrastructure, not just buzzwords.
United States
