Dan co-founded Dwight with the mission of re-thinking the lending experience for growing businesses. Dan continuously draws from his experience in traditional ABL at JP Morgan to make this mission a reality. Previously, he graduated with a B.S. in Finance with honors from Yeshiva University where he was captain of the varsity tennis team. In Dan’s spare time, you’ll find him on the tennis court and at home, spending quality time with his family.

Jessica leads Dwight’s Business Development team, which is focused on building and nurturing relationships with the best brands in the space, as well as the network that supports them. Prior to her work at Dwight, Jessica was a Director of Strategy and Partnerships at a fintech lender, while previously she raised private debt and equity capital for companies globally in the Investment Banking Division of Barclays Capital. Jessica graduated with a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from the University of Virginia’s McIntire School of Commerce. When she’s not on back-to-back calls or traveling to industry conferences, Jessica can be found running on the West Side Highway in NYC or dining at up-and-coming restaurants with great friends.

Lauren leads Dwight’s Marketing efforts, overseeing brand strategy, content, and communications to support our position as the go-to working capital partner for scaling consumer brands. Prior to joining Dwight, she worked in experiential marketing and brand partnerships at The Sharpe Alliance, a boutique marketing agency in her hometown of Los Angeles. Lauren graduated from Tulane University’s Freeman School of Business with a B.S. in Marketing and Business Management. In her free time, she enjoys pop culture deep dives, laughing with friends, and hanging out with her cat.

As Director of People, Rachel takes a collaborative approach across the organization, working closely on strategy and execution to drive meaningful impact and ensure that all teams are aligned and working toward Dwight’s shared vision and goals. In her prior role as Head of Strategy at a publicly traded creator company, Rachel was a force multiplier for the executive team, overseeing various initiatives across investor relations, corporate communications, M&A, and business development. Rachel graduated with a B.A. in Psychology and Media Historiography from New York University. Outside of work, you might find Rachel outdoors biking or scuba diving, touring a new city, or walking the Upper East Side with her husband and their dog, Jimmer.

As Relationship Manager for Dwight’s portfolio, Madeline taps into her passion for CPG to advise, assist and optimize the experience of our clients. Before joining the Dwight team in 2022, Madeline spent over three years at S&P Global Market Intelligence, where she worked through the commercial organization to become a Relationship Manager for capital markets clients. She graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration and Politics from Washington & Lee University. In her spare time, Madeline enjoys exploring NYC’s vibrant restaurant scene, taking long walks with friends, and trying out new workout classes.

As Dwight Funding’s Portfolio Associate, Matt leverages his experience in consumer retail, corporate finance, and data analysis to support credit and portfolio management. Matt’s previously worked at SEI and Tapestry; he also holds a B.S in Finance from Elon University. In his free time, Matt enjoys exercising, enjoying the city’s green space, and spending time with family and friends.

Jesse is a Director of Business Development, focusing on the Asset Based Lending and Growth Stage Consumer markets. Prior to Dwight, he was a Credit Analyst in the Financial Institutions Group at JPMorgan, where he covered Hedge Funds. Jesse holds a B.S. in Finance from Penn State University. A passionate Philadelphia sports fan, he enjoys playing soccer and taking aimless through New York City.

As a Product Manager at Dwight, Kaushal designs tools and systems that simplify the lending experience for both clients and internal teams. His work focuses on building scalable, insight-driven solutions that enhance credit decisioning, risk visibility, and operational efficiency across the lending lifecycle. Before joining Dwight, he held product and strategy roles at Meta, O.C. Tanner, and Progressive Leasing, where he worked at the intersection of technology, credit analytics, pricing strategy, and risk management. Outside of work, he enjoys scuba diving, exploring national parks, and discovering new restaurants wherever he goes.

As a Credit Analyst, Navya supports the underwriting team through due diligence and structured analysis. Prior to joining Dwight, Navya worked at PNC Bank as a FIG underwriting analyst. She graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Finance and Supply Chain Management. Outside of work, you will find Navya at the gym, recreating healthy versions of her favorite recipes or traveling the world with her friends and family.

Nicole provides high-level administrative support to our Co-Founders in order to better optimize their workflows and outputs. Her previous experience in administrative positions in NYC’s Hospitality scene allows her to take an interpersonal approach to her work. A graduate of Brooklyn College, Nicole holds a B.B.A. in Finance and B.S. Business Management. When she is not in the office Nicole can be found training for her next marathon or exploring the newest restaurant openings in NYC.

Avi supports Dwight’s marketing and growth initiatives, diving into content planning, data analysis, and strategic projects that amplify our brand and deal pipeline. Prior to Dwight, he interned across growth equity at Strandview Capital, business development with video-commerce startup Emovid, and qualitative market research at Kantar. Avi is currently completing a B.A. in Economics with a Financial Economics Sequence at Claremont McKenna College. Outside the office, you’ll find him pushing weight at the gym, e-biking across New York, or schooling friends in FIFA and NBA 2K.