Deepak Lodhia
Founder & President
Deepak Lodhia is a bona fide business expert, with a decade of experience in banking and entrepreneurship under his belt. His passion for business was ignited during his university days, and it’s a flame that has only grown brighter since. From sales to operations, leadership to finance, Deepak has been involved in every aspect of running a business, honing his skills and expanding his knowledge with each new challenge.
His experience as a small business and commercial lender with a major Canadian bank has equipped him with the unique ability to discern the creditworthiness of a business. However, Deepak’s real knack lies in his storytelling ability – his talent for crafting compelling and concise business cases that resonate with lenders, speeding up the capital acquisition process.
His personal journey as an entrepreneur took a bold turn in 2014 when he started a venture from scratch which he has since transformed into a thriving six-figure business.
Deepak firmly believes in the power of understanding a business in its entirety – its past, its present, and its future. This belief forms the foundation of Bankable’s approach to creating comprehensive proposals to aid lenders in understanding the businesses they are investing in. In his previous roles, Deepak consistently outperformed set goals, with one of his notable achievements being the doubling of the lending goal for two consecutive years.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Deepak is a lover of hiking, a cocktail enthusiast, a foodie, and an avid traveler. He’s also deeply immersed in the world of music, enjoying a myriad of genres. At his core, Deepak is a problem-solver, someone who conducts in-depth research to help businesses discover paths to success and efficiency. With Bankable, he’s excited to bring his business acumen, extensive network, and passion for helping others grow to the forefront.
Jeff Achal
Founder & Vice President
Jeff Achal is a successful entrepreneur and seasoned technology professional, with over 15 years of experience in IT, strategy, and project management. His passion for emerging technologies fuels his constant search for efficiencies and opportunities for businesses of all sizes.
His unique combination of business acumen and technical expertise is a rarity. He possesses the leadership skills and business development prowess to instill confidence in his team, resulting in their unwavering support and trust. Jeff believes that understanding the nuances of technology is fundamental to operating a successful business in today’s world, and his personal expertise and network are testament to that belief.
From starting a small business and growing it to a multi-client, multi-employee firm, to working with enterprise clients that include publicly traded companies, Jeff’s portfolio is diverse and impressive. His ability to identify opportunities where others don’t, and his readiness to challenge assumptions, make him an invaluable asset to any business.
As a lifelong learner, Jeff recently added PMP to his LinkedIn profile, indicating his dedication to continuous improvement and staying on the cutting edge of technology. At Bankable, he brings his technological know-how, business development abilities, and leadership skills to the table, providing solutions to some of the most challenging issues businesses face today.
In his leisure time, Jeff is a self-professed foodie, movie enthusiast, and professional social butterfly. He enjoys social sports and is often dubbed the most lively person in a room. His personality as a connector means that anyone who meets him inevitably ends up meeting more quality people through him.