Business Ninjas by WeLevel – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this episode of Business Ninjas, host Andy Steuer sits down with Isabelle Tashima, Investor at Volition Capital, for a behind-the-scenes look at growth equity investing. Isabelle walks through her path into private equity, what a day in the life of an investor actually looks like, and how Volition partners with founder-led companies that are ready to scale. Together, they unpack what investors look for beyond revenue numbers—team dynamics, capital efficiency, and long-term vision—and how founders can better prepare for growth-stage funding conversations.

💡 Backing Proven Founders with Patient Growth Capital
Volition Capital specializes in growth equity investments in capital-efficient, founder-owned technology and tech-enabled services companies. Rather than pushing premature exits, Volition takes a long-term, flexible approach—helping founders accelerate growth while maintaining control. Isabelle explains how the firm evaluates opportunities, supports portfolio companies post-investment, and differentiates itself by aligning incentives with founders. With a focus on sustainable scaling, disciplined execution, and partnership-driven investing, Volition Capital has become a trusted name for entrepreneurs looking to grow without losing autonomy.

🔗 Learn more about Volition Capital: https://www.volitioncapital.com/

💼 Connect with Volition Capital on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/volition-capital/

👤 Connect with Isabelle Tashima: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-tashima-780065135/

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What does it take to transform a 50-year-old lighting supplier into a modern infrastructure intelligence partner? In this episode, WLS Lighting & Electrical CEO, Brandon Scogins, shares how the company evolved from bucket-truck service calls to leading the industry in connected lighting, analytics, and sustainability reporting.

We talk about the LED boom, the rise of total cost of ownership thinking, the push toward unified platforms, and why commercial property owners need better visibility into their assets. Brandon also opens up about navigating the pandemic, rebranding a legacy company, and building an AI-powered future for portfolio insights.

Tune in for a grounded and forward-looking conversation about energy savings, smart infrastructure, and what it means to run a “new 50-year-old company.”

🔗 Learn more about WLS Lighting & Electrical: https://wlslighting.com/ 

💼 Connect with WLS Lighting & Electrical on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wls-lighting-systems-inc/ 

👤 Connect with Brandon Scogins: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-scogins-46a15853/ 

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In this episode of Business Ninjas, Andrew chats with Ravi Bijlani, Founder & CEO of KYXStart, about how they’re changing the game for B2B fintech. KYXStart is on a mission to make it easier for banks, fintechs, and financial institutions to activate new product offerings, streamline KYB (Know Your Business) processes, and accelerate client onboarding: all through a single integration.

Ravi shares how KYXStart was built to solve a pain point he saw firsthand across the industry: the disconnect between great financial products and the complex, messy onboarding workflows that slow them down. With a platform that’s API-first, compliance-friendly, and partner-agnostic, KYXStart enables banks and fintechs to launch offerings faster and without sacrificing control, quality, or experience. Whether it’s embedded finance, business identity verification, or orchestration at scale, KYXStart connects the dots for smarter growth.

🔗 Learn more about KYXStart: https://www.kyxstart.com/
💼 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kyxstart/
👤 Connect with Ravi Bijlani: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ravibijlani/
💬 Follow KYXStart on X: https://x.com/KYXStart_Ai/


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Yes, getting home loans shouldn’t be hard. In this episode of Business Ninjas, Robert Niyazov, CEO of R&J Capital Group, joins Kelsey and shares how his company helps people in different situations and walks of life acquire their dream homes.

About R&J Capital Group:

R&J Capital Group is an independent mortgage brokerage company based in Queens, New York, that helps people refinance or get financing to get their dream homes.

R&J Capital Group’s mission is to serve clients with honesty, integrity and competence, with a goal to provide home loans with the lowest interest rates and closing costs possible.

Learn more: https://www.getmemortgage.com/


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In this episode of Business Ninjas, Amy Vaughan, Chief Empowerment Officer at Together Digital, joins Kelsey to talk about the impact of having a supportive community, and what strong connections and networking can really do for you.

About Together Digital:

Together Digital (formerly Women in Digital) is a collective of influential women in digital—built for women, by women—who choose to share their knowledge, power, and purpose by coming together to make meaningful connections and deeper conversations happen.

Together Digital is a sage space to speak about and seek out the changes every woman wants to see in themselves—and the world!

Together Digital hosts events that attracted over 40,000 women with a power network that grows by the day. Interested in joining this community of sisterhood? Visit the website today: https://www.togetherindigital.com/


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Emily Doxford, Vice-President of Marketing and Strategic Communications at Loan Mantra, joins Kelsey to talk about the approach that Lone Mantra takes to helping clients with their financial needs.

About Loan Mantra:

Loan Mantra is a boutique advisory firm providing corporate finance services to emerging, growth and middle market companies. The team has over 35 years of experience in small business and middle industries. This expertise, coupled with the firm’s integrated commercial lending technology, BLUE, provides a perfect match every time.

Loan Mantra improves the future of human entrepreneurship through best-in-class technology, financial literacy, and commitment to equitable market access. Whether you need access to SBA or traditional financing, Loan Mantra provides democratized lending for all.

Learn more: https://www.loanmantra.com/


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In this episode of Business Ninjas, Josh Ensign, Managing Director for the Life Sciences Practice at Point B, joins Kelsey and talks about how Point B assists their clients with compliance and regulatory challenges, as well as the different industries they work with.

About Point B:

Trusted by the world’s leading organizations, Point B is a consulting company that drives impact at the intersection of expertise, industry insight, and transformative technology. This collaborative approach enables you to solve your most important challenges by bringing together the right mix of talent and technology to deliver greater value and impact. With over 850 associates in the US and 3,000+ consultants around the world through their partnership with Nextcontinent, Point B works where you do to deliver the change you seek.

Learn more: https://www.pointb.com/


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Ted Wodoslawsky, VP of Commercial Marketing and Customer First at c3controls, joins Kelsey in this episode of Business Ninjas.

C3controls, the best electrical controls business on the planet, produces durable, well-designed electrical control products that perform reliably—even in the most punishing environments—that meet and exceed global standards for quality and safety.

C3controls offers 15 million+ product configurations enabling customers to engineer and optimize their control systems and processes.

Learn more: https://www.c3controls.com/


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Jeremy Owens, CEO of US Construction Zone, joins Kelsey in this episode of Business Ninjas to talk about the benefits USCZ offers construction executives and professionals, versus LinkedIn.

Connect. Collaborate. Construct.

US Construction Zone (USCZ) provides construction industry leaders with a digital networking platform to share knowledge, discover pertinent content, and pursue growth, both professionally and personally. As USCZ moves forward into the future, it is their goal to work alongside decision-makers in the construction industry to grow, not only in areas of commercial success but in ways that will positively impact the construction industry and community for generations to come.

Learn more: https://usconstructionzone.com/


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In this episode, Lauren Eagan—Founder and CEO of Eagan Immigration—joins Kelsey to talk about the importance of building a strong company culture.

To talk about how they help empower immigrants to achieve legal status, as well as peace of mind.

Eagan Immigration PLLC is a full-service immigration law firm that specializes in removal defense, asylum, humanitarian relief for victims of crimes or trauma (T visas, U visas, VAWA, SIJS), naturalization and citizenship, adjustment of status, business and employment visas, and temporary visas for students and visitors.

Learn more: https://eaganimmigration.com/


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