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Fundshine is a company dedicated to combating financial stress by providing sustainable alternatives to predatory payday loans. They offer accessible financial tools and education designed to help individuals manage their finances and build economic resilience, particularly for those living paycheck-to-paycheck.

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At Evolution, we recognize the impact of Fundshine’s approach to addressing critical financial challenges. Their commitment to integrating financial education with practical solutions aligns with our mission to support innovative companies that foster economic empowerment and systemic transformation.​

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Meet The Fundshine Team

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Samara Andrieux - Co-Founder & Chief Customer Officer

Samara Andrieux co-founded Fundshine with a mission rooted in personal experiences with the damaging effects of payday loans. With a background in Public Health, she recognized the link between financial stress and poor health outcomes and was driven to create a solution addressing economic stress. Her vision for Fundshine focuses on improving the financial well-being of underserved communities by helping them break the payday lending cycle.

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Dave Goulden - Co-Founder & CEO

Dave Goulden, co-founder and CEO of Fundshine, has over 23 years of experience in the ad tech industry. Initially an advisor to Samara Andrieux, he was inspired to join Fundshine’s mission to reduce debt for financially vulnerable individuals. Dave brings his deep expertise in product sales and business strategy to lead the company’s vision of financial empowerment for credit union members.

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Alexey Solovtsov - CTO

As Fundshine’s Chief Technology Officer, Alexey Solovtsov is responsible for the company’s AI-driven financial wellness platform. With a history of collaboration with Dave Goulden, Alexey shares a passion for applying technology to improve customer outcomes. He is instrumental in developing Fundshine’s innovative solutions that analyze cash flow and support credit unions in enhancing their services.

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To learn more about Fundshine, visit: https://www.fundshine.com

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