ALTRO CEO Michael Broughton spoke with Forbes senior writer and editor, Jabari Young, about the startup’s $4 million raise from investors, including NBA star Chris Paul, former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch, and hip-hop star Quavo.

Broughton, 25, made the 2023 Forbes Under 30 list as the cofounder of the credit-building platform. Founded in 2019, Broughton told Forbes that the company has raised more than $20 million, including $250,000 from Jay-Z’s Marcy Ventures.

0:00 Introduction
0:35 About Michael's Company And Receiving Funding From Jay-Z
1:53 Building Credit Access For A Start Up
3:09 Michael Broughton Breaks Down ALTRO's Mission
6:19 How To Make Subscriptions Work For Your Credit
8:54 How Credit Access Impacts Communities
9:46 Michael Broughton's Favorite Book On Entreprenuership

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