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Justin Bakes is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Forward Financing, a fast-growing fintech company providing fast, flexible working capital to small and medium-sized businesses throughout the U.S. that are often underserved by traditional financing options.

Since 2012, Forward Financing has expanded Main Street’s access to capital by providing over $1.6 billion in funding to more than 40,000 small businesses. The company is A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau, with an ‘Excellent / 4.9 stars rating on Trustpilot.com. Forward Financing has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Boston Business Journal and Built In Boston and is certified as a Great Place to Work®.

Justin has also held positions with UBS Investment Bank, where he advised U.S. and European financial institutions, private equity firms, and multinational corporations on mergers, acquisitions, and public and private financings in Europe and Latin America.