In episode 79 of Venture Everywhere, Jenny Fielding talks with Jason Saltzman, founder and CEO of Relief — a mission-driven fintech company transforming how Americans navigate consumer debt. Jason shares Relief’s origin story, sparked by a deep frustration with predatory industry practices and a desire to build accessible, tech-driven alternatives. Jason also discusses how Relief automates debt settlement through a mobile-first platform, making it faster, cheaper, and less intimidating for users to resolve what they owe.
In this episode, you will hear:
The pitfalls of traditional debt relief and how Relief provides a smarter, fairer solution
Automating debt settlements via the app, helping users save around 50% on delinquent accounts
How AI and APIs are tailoring solutions to individual financial needs
Offering in-app tools for student loan refinancing and debt consolidation
Challenging stigmas around debt by normalizing financial struggles and promoting transparency
Learn more about Jason Saltzman | Relief
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsaltzman
Website: https://www.relief.app
Learn more about Jenny Fielding | Everywhere VC
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyfielding
Website: https://everywhere.vc/
