NEW YORK, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Alex Shvarts, CTO of FundKite, a New York City based small business funding platform, has been accepted into the Forbes Technology Council, an invitation-only community for world-class CIOs, CTOs and technology executives.

Alex joins other Forbes Technology Council members, who are hand-selected, to become part of a curated network of successful peers and get access to a variety of exclusive benefits and resources, including the opportunity to submit thought leadership articles and short tips on industry-related topics for publishing on Forbes.com.

Forbes Councils combines an innovative, high-touch approach to community management perfected by the team behind Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) with the extensive resources and global reach of Forbes. As a result, Forbes Council members get access to the people, benefits and expertise they need to grow their businesses — and a dedicated member concierge who acts as an extension of their own team, providing personalized one-on-one support.

"I'm honored to join the ranks of many distinguished fintech leaders on the Forbes Technology Council," said Shvarts. "This platform fosters a meaningful exchange of ideas between peers, and I'm eager to share my expertise on the evolving small business sector with a wider audience."

Scott Gerber, founder of Forbes Councils, says, "We are honored to welcome Alex into the community. Our mission with Forbes Councils is to curate successful professionals from every industry, creating a vetted, social capital-driven network that helps every member make an even greater impact on the business world."

About FundKite:
FundKite is one of the fastest growing fintech companies, bringing a unique approach to the long-standing financing industry. Utilizing a boutique funding style, FundKite offers businesses of all sizes, from local small shops to major global firms, a flexible variety of products and services that can be tailored to fit their individual financial situations. FundKite is one of the fastest growing firms in the small business funding industry, with up to $2,000,000 in working capital available for each qualified business.

About Forbes Councils
Forbes partnered with the founders of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) to launch Forbes Councils, invitation-only communities for world-class business professionals in a variety of industries. Members, who are hand-selected by each Council's community team, receive personalized introductions to each other based on their specific needs and gain access to a wide range of business benefits and services, including best-in-class concierge teams, personalized connections, peer-to-peer learning, a business services marketplace, and the opportunity to share thought leadership content on Forbes.com. For more information about Forbes Technology Council, visit https://forbestechcouncil.com/. To learn more about Forbes Councils, visit forbescouncils.com.

SOURCE FundKite