Consult Disrupt, an equipment finance advisory and technology consultancy, is celebrating its fifth anniversary, marking five years of transforming how lenders, lessors and fintech partners modernize their operations, culture and client experiences.

Founded in 2020, Consult Disrupt was born from Jesse Johnson’s conviction that true success comes from doing the right thing, building trust and creating sustainable results for clients. That guiding principle has fueled the firm’s steady growth into a respected industry partner serving more than 40 clients, supported by 10 full-time contractors and 5 strategic partnerships across the equipment finance industry.

Five Years of Impact and Partnership

In its first five years, Consult Disrupt has partnered with financial institutions, independent lessors, and technology providers to navigate complex digital transformations. Key milestones include:

• Guiding a Top 50 U.S. Bank through a complete loan and lease origination system modernization, resulting in a 32% reduction in turnaround time and improved compliance confidence.

• Supporting multiple fintech scale-ups with go-to-market strategies and operational frameworks that align technology with purpose and profitability.

• Advising community banks and independents on platform evaluations, vendor selection, and process optimization to help them compete with speed and integrity.

• Co-leading strategic platform reviews with trusted partners such as Liventus, driving clarity and accountability in technology decisions that shape the industry’s future.

Staying True to Its Why

“Five years in, we’re still guided by the same principles; transparency, long-term partnership, and a belief that greed doesn’t drive wealth,” said Johnson, Founder and President of Consult Disrupt. “Our clients trust us because we play the long game by helping them make smart, ethical, sustainable decisions in a fast-changing market.”

Looking Ahead

Consult Disrupt continues to expand its advisory footprint across strategy, operations and digital enablement, while deepening partnerships that blend empathy with execution. The company remains committed to empowering equipment finance leaders to thrive through clarity, collaboration and purposeful innovation.