Sam Taussig has worked in the alternative credit space since he experienced how microcredit offered enterprising Zambians a sustainable path to business ownership. He has promoted access to credit across four continents with non-governmental organizations, private enterprises, and the United Nations. Taussig first engaged in small business policy while helping small business owners navigate regulatory requirements while with a CFDI in Bozeman, Montana. Before coming to Kabbage, Taussig served as a special assistant to the head of the United Nations in Indonesia, working on upstream policy development using “big data” and managing political affairs and bilateral diplomatic missions. As part of Kabbage, an American Express company, Taussig is responsible for inclusive product development, special projects, and interactions with governments and community development organizations. He covers issues ranging from digital literacy to artificial intelligence, privacy, economic development, and corporate social responsibility.