Funders Forum + Brokers Expo 2025 | Funders Forum | 4 March 2025 | Seminole Hardrock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314

Want to know what it feels like to be part of the best conference organized for the small business finance industry, by the small business finance industry? You’re in luck!

Every aspect of small business finance.

Join us for a conference that will bring together funders, brokers, industry thought leaders and policy makers. We’re excited to extend this industry-leading conference to now include funders, law firms, credit card processors and debt collectors. The expo will feature engaging sessions led by a diverse group of the small business finance industry’s top CEOs, strategists and entrepreneurs on innovative financial technologies, best practices and advocacy. Attendees will also hear firsthand from policy makers and regulators, who will discuss Washington’s impact on small business funders.

• Engage
On the issues facing small business financers across the country.

• Connect
With small business financers just like you.

• Discuss
Solutions that will ensure a safe and transparent method of access to capital for small businesses in this country that need it most.

• Learn
The latest on key policy developments and hear directly from the policy makers who are shaping the future of the industry.

Engaging Content. Beautiful Venue.
While attending the expo, we invite you to make the most of your time by staying at the event venue, ensuring your experience is nothing short of exceptional. Your room or suite, designed for your comfort and convenience, provides a luxurious haven to unwind or host private meetings. Including poolside gatherings, fine dining, world class entertainment, and a vibrant nightlife, this venue seamlessly blends business and leisure, promising an unforgettable experience. Book your room by following the link below.

Why you should attend?
• This two-day program will provide you with the tools, strategies and best practices you need to successfully compete in today’s rapidly changing business environment.

2024 Past Speaker

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Karl Rove
Fox News Channel, Political Strategist

SPEAKERS:

Dr. Alex Lawrence
Expert Speaker, ChatGPT & A.I.

Marco Rubio
Senator

Byron Donalds
Congressman, Florida's 19th Congressional District

Kate Fisher
Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP

Lindsey Rohan
Deputy General Counsel, Basepoint Capital LLC

Deveron Gibbons
EVP of Government Affairs & Corporate Development, Everest Business Funding

Mary Donohue
Executive Director, Revenue Based Finance Coalition

Scott Crockett
Founder and CEO, Everest Business Funding

Bill Gallagher
President, CFG Merchant Solutions

David Picon
Partner, Proskauer

James Intermont
Managing Director, Atalaya Capital Management LP

Bruce Miller
Co-Heads Specialty Finance Investment Banking Group

Peter McNierney
Executive Managing Director, Brean Capital

Vincent Ney
President and CEO, Expansion Capital Group

Demetris Papademetriou
Founder, Middlemarch Partners

Matt Biczak
Managing Director, Fortress Investment Group

Jim Granat
President of Small Business Lending, OnDeck

Andrew Smith
Partner, Covington & Burling in Washington, DC

Bradley Smiedt
Co-Founder & Chairman, The Fundworks, LLC

Robert "Bob" Gage
Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP

Dan Gans
Founder and Managing Principal, Polaris Consulting, LLC

Julio A. Fuentes
CEO/President, Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FSHCC)

Rachael Schreiber
Government Affairs Strategist, Catalyst

Trey Markel
VP of Sales and Marketing, Centrex Software

Alexis Shapiro
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, Forward Financing

Donald Maurice
Partner, Maurice Wutscher LLP

Cory Mills
Representative of the 7th District of Florida