Naudon will advise Prosprous.ai on community banking partnerships, financial inclusion, and responsible AI-driven financial wellness for underserved communities
Prosprous.ai, a mission-driven Public Benefit Corporation building an AI-native financial guidance platform for everyday Americans, today announced that Carlos Naudon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ponce Bank and Chairman of the Community Development Bankers Association, has joined the company as a Senior Advisor.
Naudon brings decades of experience across banking, community development finance, governance, compliance, and financial inclusion. In his advisory role, he will help Prosprous.ai deepen its understanding of community banking, expand relationships with mission-aligned financial institutions, and shape product and partnership strategies that support low- and moderate-income households.
“Carlos has spent his career at the intersection of community banking, financial inclusion, and responsible financial services,” said Jason Huemer, Co-Founder of Prosprous.ai. “His guidance will be invaluable as we build a trusted AI financial companion designed to help people gain clarity, confidence, and control over their financial lives. We are honored to have him join us as a Senior Advisor.”
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Prosprous.ai is developing an AI-native personal financial management platform designed to move beyond traditional dashboards and budgeting tools. The company’s approach combines financial education, behavioral science, emotionally intelligent user experience design, and trust-based distribution through community institutions, nonprofits, CDFIs, credit unions, and other mission-aligned partners.
“Technology has the potential to make financial guidance more accessible, more personal, and more useful for the communities that need it most,” said Carlos Naudon. “Prosprous.ai is approaching this opportunity with a serious commitment to trust, inclusion, and the user’s best interest. I look forward to advising the team as they work with community-focused institutions to bring practical, responsible financial tools to more people.”
Naudon’s appointment comes as Prosprous.ai continues to build relationships across the financial wellness ecosystem, including community banks, CDFIs, nonprofit organizations, and financial education leaders. The company is currently advancing its MVP and research partnerships as it prepares for broader pilot activity and future product launch.
“Community banks and CDFIs are among the most trusted financial relationships in many underserved communities,” added Huemer. “Carlos’s perspective will help us ensure that Prosprous.ai is built not only with powerful technology, but with the credibility, safeguards, and institutional alignment required to serve people responsibly.”
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