Paul Schuldiner is Named 2023 Industry Icon by the ABF Journal

As one of the most prolific dealmakers in the asset-based lending industry over the last 30 years, Paul Schuldiner of Rosenthal & Rosenthal plays the long game, eschewing quick fixes in favor of solutions that truly address client needs.

During his one and only time playing golf at Pebble Beach, everything came together for Paul Schuldiner. The sun shone brightly, there was a breeze off the water, and in one of golf’s cathedrals, Schuldiner played one of the best games of his life.

Normally, when everything comes together for Schuldiner, it’s at the negotiating table, as over the course of more than 30 years, he has been winning business throughout the specialty finance industry.

Getting Stronger

Schuldiner started his professional career as a certified public accountant and first got into the asset-based lending industry in 1989 as an account executive at Intercontinental Credit. Over the next two years, Schuldiner underwent a crucible of sorts, learning all aspects of the ABL business. He also got his first taste of the workout side of the industry when an office supply company client abruptly shut its doors and metaphorically handed the keys of the business to Schuldiner.