Please advise…thank you,
Amy

I am also a local in Orange County seeking to establish a MFI network. I would be more than happy to collaborate. I have raised funds but still need further development of the business model (a localized version) prior to launch. My background is in VC.

Let me know if you are available for a quick chat to discuss opportunities.

Thanks,
David

I have 13 years of real life experience in Microfinance in Armenia. From 1997 to current I worked as loan officer, accountant, MIS coordinator and finaly the head of IT unit in “Aregak” MFI. Back in 1997 there were 3 employees and one Branch office. Currently, “Aregak” has 200 employees and is the largest Credit organization in Armenia. I have gained the practical experience of all aspect of micro loan proccessing. The critical issue for successful MFI is effective scoring the micro loans. I have created and developed a software for easy, fast and relaible scoring of micro loan application (MSDBA).
I think the project can be further developed (ea. special web side which can be used by MFI’s) and can be shared amongst world wide MFI’s as powerfull tool in micro loans proccesing. If your organization is intersted in either in development of project or raising funds for the project then I am currently in LA and can be contacted any time.

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I am new to Orange County and am looking to engage in a microfinance network here. I have left a career in international private wealth management after 15years to pursue microfinance.
I would love to attend the next event you are hosting. Also, I will be visiting Los Angeles frequently and would love to have the opportunity to speak with you. I would like to invite you for lunch or coffee, which ever your schedule permits. Will you be available Jan 12 and 19th?

Kind Regards,
Diana

Also, anything I can do to get involved in your organization of upkeeping the website or get my hands into would be great.

I’m currently a Business School student at UCLA Anderson School of Management and I’m planning to role out a website to centralize the Microfinance Network in Los Angeles. I am hoping to speak with you about this opportunity and I look forward to hearing from you.

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