Schechterman has built an extensive career in franchising, helping secure hundreds of SBA-backed loans, equipment leasing, ROBS funding, etc.. for thousands of entrepreneurs to launch the small businesses of their dreams. Prior to joining FranFund, Schechterman was the VP of Franchise Finance at Unleashed Brands, and Chief Development Officer at Benetrends Financial, where he oversaw sales, marketing, and strategic relationships. Schechterman has been an impactful educator in teaching entrepreneurs about successful small business funding strategies through leadership roles within the International Franchise Association (IFA), as well as numerous speaking roles throughout franchise industry conferences worldwide.

Decades of experience as a featured speaker, panel member, and moderator at numerous franchise industry conferences, inspiring entrepreneurs with strategic messaging on how to secure small business funding, as well as coaching franchise executives on best practices for maximizing their funding strategies and relationships. Honored to have earned distinction as a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) by the IFA Board of Governors (2016).