Locality's Making Bank
Locality's Making Bank
Locality Bank
How Setbacks Built the Banker: Javier Jorge on Fintech, Small Business, and Finding His Way
35 minutes Posted Jun 12, 2025 at 4:00 am.
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Javier Jorge’s journey is anything but linear. From dropping out of college to working in pest control, spraying Publix floors to make ends meet, to launching two tech startups, one of them while leading SBA lending at Locality Bank, his story is about grit, clarity, and what happens when experience meets purpose. In this episode, Javier shares how setbacks fueled his success and why helping small businesses unlock their potential is personal.