Ualett Appoints Samantha Yoder as Vice President of Product to Expand Financial Access for the 1099 Workforce

Ualett, the fintech platform purpose-built for the gig economy, today announced the appointment of Samantha Yoder as Vice President of Product. Yoder will lead product strategy and development as the company deepens its commitment to building modern financial tools that reflect the realities of independent, underbanked workers across the U.S.

Ualett provides cash advances to rideshare drivers, housekeepers, truckers, and other 1099 earners, using real-time income data instead of credit scores. Unlike many fintechs built around salaried W-2 employees and traditional underwriting, Ualett is designed from the ground up for the independent workforce. By removing credit checks, offering cash advances in under 24 hours, and providing bilingual support, Ualett is bridging a critical gap in access to flexible capital for those historically excluded from the financial mainstream.

“Samantha brings product discipline and fintech insight that will be pivotal as we evolve Ualett’s offering to meet the expanding needs of our users,” said Ricky Michel Presbot, Co-Founder and CEO of Ualett. “She understands the nuances of building trustworthy financial systems for people who are too often overlooked.”

Yoder brings nearly a decade of leadership experience in financial infrastructure, most recently at HSBC, where she led innovation in Domestic and Emerging Payments. Prior to that, she held key product roles at Dwolla and Citi, where she helped develop scalable, secure payment systems across varied user types and use cases.

At Ualett, she will oversee the development of new product offerings. These tools are critical to supporting gig workers in managing volatile income and planning for long-term stability.

“Ualett is solving a massive need,” said Samantha Yoder, VP of Product. “Independent workers are powering our economy, yet underserved at every financial touchpoint. I’m thrilled to help scale solutions built specifically for them, and to expand Ualett’s product suite in ways that continue meeting the evolving financial needs of independent workers..”

This appointment follows Ualett’s recent $150 million debt facility, a major milestone that will support product innovation and deepen the platform’s impact. The company continues to grow rapidly, serving a broad range of independent workers who rely on flexible, accessible financial tools designed for the realities of 1099 income.