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Blaze Group ensures entrepreneurs have plans and pathways to economic mobility. 

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Global Finance Education Institute

Blaze Group Founder & CEO Casey Ariel Thobias brings 16 years of financial education and expertise to her mission of empowering marginalized communities around the world. As a former Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in Global Corporate & Investment Wholesale Credit, she oversaw a $20Bn portfolio of term + intraday credit exposure, structuring financial solutions for technology companies that drove innovation across all sectors around the globe.


As the Chief Credit Officer of Hello Tractor based in Nairobi, Kenya, Casey spearheaded the structuring of an innovative pay-as-you-go financial solution, successfully raising over $10 million to pilot the initiative -- which deployed mechanization to smallholder farmers across Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda. The portfolio beat industry standards, with repayment rates above 100% and 40% of borrowers being women.

 

Casey currently serves on the Advisory Board of Kiva US, helping to expand credit access to underserved entrepreneurs. 

 

Work with us:

  • Blaze Group App for Entrepreneurs

  • Workforce Development for Fintechs + Banks

  • Strategic Partnerships for Member Organizations

Our Services

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App

Unlock personalized financial guidance with a clear curriculum! We help entrepreneurs boost cash flow + elevate financial leadership!

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Workforce Development

Turbocharge financial technology innovation with our dynamic equitable finance training program! Uncover new avenues for growth + success!

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Interested in Partnership?

Blaze Group is always thrilled to support business support organizations, member networks, and nonprofits with our business finance education! We are dedicated to closing economic opportunity gaps for entrepreneurs who face systemic marginalization. Together, we can foster a vibrant environment for growth and success!

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