Alex McLeod is the Founder and CEO of Parlay Finance, a pioneering Loan Intelligence System improving SBA 7(a) and small-dollar loan approvals. With over a decade of experience in tech, startups, and social impact, she’s dedicated to expanding inclusive access to capital. A TEDx speaker with degrees from Cambridge and the University at Buffalo, Alex mentors through Village Global, RE-UP, and more. Her work has earned recognition from Mastercard and Techstars. Through Parlay, she helps lenders streamline processes and empower underrepresented entrepreneurs with better access to financial resources.