About Us

Brian Acosta is the founder and CEO of Matrix Business Capital. Matrix Business Capital Specializes in Funding Equipment Purchases and Operating Capital for Small to Medium Businesses ranging from $5,000 to $5 Million. Matrix Provides Service Nationwide in all 50 states and Canada.

After graduating from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo in 1995, Brian spent five years in the telecommunications industry. He started with Frontier Communications a Fortune 500 company, he quickly became the #1 Top Producer out of over 800 sales representatives nationwide, he was recognized as the top rookie and veteran nationally and received all awards for both categories in his first year with the company. He was then recruited to Dallas, Texas to set up a national telecommunications long-distance program servicing the US and Canada where he spent his next 3 years.

His career in the equipment finance industry began in January 2000. He started at a middle market equipment finance company in Downtown Los Angeles, California focusing on funding transactions in the range of $100,000 to $10 Million working with larger publicly traded companies mostly working with C- level executives. He then transitioned to a small ticket finance company based out of Irvine, California. He was focusing on funding transactions in the range of $5,000 to 5 million. He became the #1 top producer in the company in just 6 months out of more than 150 salespeople. He was helping business owners get funded for equipment purchases. He was also helping equipment vendors to get business clients approved and funded.

In 2006, Brian founded Matrix Business Capital after 6 years in the industry. He founded Matrix Business Capital to offer the highest level of service to his clients and vendors. Brian focuses on providing a 5-star service for his clients and vendors. Brian enjoys helping businesspeople get approved for the funding needed to grow and expand their business and take things to the next level. Brian believes it is vital to properly qualify every business for the best possible funding solution the market has to offer and to set good expectations. He is also transparent and committed to process every transaction in a timely manner to achieve the best possible experience every time. He values building long-term relationships with his clients and vendors. He received his Certified Leasing & Finance Professional (CLFP) Designation in 2007. Brian has been honored with keynote speaking opportunities at national industry conferences, underscoring his status as a respected expert in the commercial finance field.

Brian grew up in Aptos, California, where he excelled in athletics, playing football and wrestling for Aptos High School. He earned recognition as an All-County football player and a California State Wrestling Placer. He went on to compete as an NCAA Division 1 wrestler for five years, starting at Arizona State University, which was ranked #1 nationally that year after winning the NCAA Division 1 National Wrestling Championship the previous season. He later transferred to Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, another NCAA Division 1 wrestling program in the Pac-10 conference, where he completed both his wrestling career and college education.

Brian is passionate about fitness and learning. He participates in running events, Cross-fit style HIIT training, MMA, and triathlons. As a triathlete, Brian has completed 11 Ironman events and competed in the Kona Ironman World Championships. He has also entered the MMA Octagon twice. Brian enjoys Journaling, listening to audiobooks, podcasts, and reading to learn new things. He prioritizes good sleep, a fruit-based diet, and consistent exercise.

Rodney is a highly motivated, determined and goal oriented equipment finance specialist. He listens to his clients to determine the best possible financing programs they qualify for. He understands that each client is different and helps each one based on their unique individual needs. You can count on Rodney to be professional, courteous and diligent with all of his clients. Rodney has relationships with some clients that have expanded well over 10 years.

Rodney has been working in the finance industry since 2007. He has worked in numerous roles such as banking, funding, vendor development and sales. Each of these roles has been an integral part of his development as being one of the best Vice Presidents in the industry. His ability to think outside the box and brainstorm with his clients has provided funding for a myriad of business owners across the country. Rodney goes above and beyond to find a solution for each and everyone of his clients.

Rodney is from San Diego, California. He grew up playing soccer competitively. He was a high school All-American and ranked as the #6 defender in the country his senior year. He earned a Division 1 soccer scholarship and was a 4 year starter for University of Portland, where he also earned All Conference honors 3 years. He graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Portland with a double major in Marketing & Management in 1997. After graduating he was drafted in the MLS in 1998 and played 3 years of soccer professionally.

Outside of the office Rodney enjoys spending time with his family. He’s very passionate about traveling. He has visited 42 of the 50 states and over 20 Caribbean Islands. He has currently visited 5 continents and has a goal of seeing all 7 continents with his family. His traveling claim to fame thus far is his visit to Egypt to see the Pyramids. Rodney also enjoys a healthy lifestyle as he continuously works out 5 days a week.

Ishara takes great pleasure in helping our clients get financed for their equipment purchases and operating capital as well as helping vendors get their invoices funded timely for the equipment they are selling. She enjoys delivering the best possible 5-star experience with the people we serve!

Ishara Kandegedara has worked in equipment finance since 2015 and is now the Operations Manager at Matrix Business Capital. Her role involves overseeing daily operations and managing various departments such as funding, credit, sales support, marketing, accounting, and office management. Ishara started in the accounting department at Matrix and quickly progressed to handling file processing, training, recruitment, and managing finance and business licenses. She takes pride in ensuring Matrix has a stable foundation and providing a consistent experience for the team, clients, vendors, and Lenders.

Ishara, originally from Sri Lanka, migrated to the US in 2008. She put herself through college and began her career at Disney, gaining valuable experience in customer service, hospitality, and retail. She then transitioned to working in accounting and finance, eventually joining the accounting team at Matrix. Ishara’s diverse experience in various industries has been particularly valuable to Matrix, especially her expertise in equipment finance.

Ishara Kandegedara holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration-Accountancy from California State University, Long Beach.

Ishara resides in Long Beach, California and enjoys watching TV shows, working out, reading, sewing, painting, and cooking authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. She also loves juicing and has a passion for Shih-Tzus.

Ishara always has a smile on her face and loves helping the people we serve, and our team members. She is a great pleasure and joy to have on the team at Matrix Business Capital!