Ben Lozano is the CEO and co-founder of SMBX, a pioneering marketplace that enables small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to raise capital directly from their communities through bond offerings. With a background in economics and financial technology, Ben has dedicated his career to transforming the way SMBs access funding, aiming to replace traditional banking systems with decentralized finance models. Under his leadership, SMBX has grown into a groundbreaking platform that empowers both businesses and investors by creating new opportunities for financial growth and community engagement. Ben’s innovative approach is helping reshape the future of small business finance.