From 4 Friends to 5,200 Stores: How SAASOA Is Changing the Game feat. JP Patel

In this deeply personal and energizing episode of The Prosper Brief, host Jeremiah Wynn sits down with Meredith James, EVP of Business Development at Prosper, and her longtime friend and business ally Jigar "JP" Patel, VP and Co-Founder of SAASTA (Strategic Alliance of Affiliated Stores of America). What began as a grassroots solution for small operators has grown into a 5,200+ member network advocating for equity, access, and legislative change. From industry advocacy to mindfulness, JP and Meredith reflect on leading with service, showing up for community, and creating space for those often left out of the conversation.