Carl Fairbank
About Carl Fairbank
Carl Fairbank is the Founder & CEO of CardFodder and holds multiple executive roles in various companies, including H4T, PriceAmon, and HatchB Labs, Inc. He has a background in business administration from American University and has been recognized as one of D.C.’s top entrepreneurs under 40.
Work at Forbes Finance Council
Carl Fairbank serves as an Official Member of the Forbes Finance Council. His involvement with this prestigious organization began in 2016. The Forbes Finance Council is an invitation-only community for senior financial executives, providing a platform for sharing insights and best practices within the finance industry.
Current Positions and Roles
Carl Fairbank is the Founder and CEO of CardFodder, a position he has held since 2022. He is also a Co-Founder at H4T, which he started in 2021 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Additionally, he holds the role of Chief Executive Officer at PriceAmon since 2019 and is Co-Founder, Chairman, and CEO of HatchB Labs, Inc. He has been involved in various capacities across multiple organizations, reflecting his extensive experience in leadership and entrepreneurship.
Previous Experience and Leadership Roles
Prior to his current roles, Carl Fairbank was the Founder and CEO of LightCrest Capital Management from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Chairman at Breakout Capital Finance Holdings, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. His experience includes being a Board Member at the Innovative Lending Platform Association (ILPA) and a Founding Member of the Coalition for Responsible Business Finance. His leadership roles have contributed to significant advancements in the financial sector.
Education and Expertise
Carl Fairbank studied at the American University - Kogod School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Economics from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in finance and entrepreneurship, equipping him with the necessary skills to navigate complex business environments.
Achievements in the Financial Sector
During his tenure as CEO of Breakout Capital, Carl Fairbank drove a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 255% in revenue. He introduced over a dozen new products to the small and medium-sized business lending industry, including the notable FactorAdvantage. Breakout Capital was recognized as one of the Top 50 Places to Work by American Banker and was sold to SecurCapital in July 2019.