In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, Georgina Merhom, founder and CEO of SOLO, discusses the origins of her company, which arose from her experiences in the lending industry. She explains how SOLO addresses inefficiencies in customer data collection, particularly in lending processes, and emphasizes the importance of creating a single source of truth for customer data. Georgina shares insights on customer collaboration and how feedback has shaped the development of SOLO's offerings.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Solving real pain points: Georgina talks about experiencing inefficiencies with customer data collection in her first lending business, leading her to launch SOLO to address these industry-wide challenges.

• Data reusability & efficiency: SOLO focuses on enabling the reuse of customer data across multiple products, departments, and even institutions—streamlining onboarding, origination, and underwriting processes.

• Integration and workflow: The platform integrates at points of customer interaction, resolving information gaps by leveraging what’s already known, and engaging customers only when necessary.

• Reducing friction: SOLO’s “single source of truth” approach eliminates redundancy, making customer experiences smoother both within and across financial institutions.

• Collaborative innovation: Georgina describes how customer and partner feedback has directly influenced SOLO’s roadmap, including the creation of new network-driven solutions.

• Network effects: The SOLO network connects lenders and partners to reduce duplicative costs and enhance verification processes, benefitting everyone involved.

• Customer impact stories: From customer accolades (“With SOLO, hard takes a day and impossible takes a week!”) to real-world efficiency gains, SOLO’s value is validated in day-to-day client success.

• Industry vision: The episode highlights how putting customer needs first and fostering collaboration are key to building financial technology that works for everyone.

Georgina’s experience exemplifies the power of solving genuine problems, listening to customers, and continuously adapting your product to evolving market needs. The SOLO story demonstrates that innovation and partnership can reshape lending for the better.

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In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger van Faassen sits down with Mike Coy, the founder and CEO of Channel Payments. This conversation dives deep into the inception of Channel Payments, revealing how Mike identified core challenges in the payment processing industry and built his company with the mission to tackle them head-on.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Listening to customers: Mike emphasizes that truly understanding customer pain points is the cornerstone for developing effective solutions in fintech.

• Democratizing payment processing: Channel Payments advocates for open, flexible access to payment solutions, significantly boosting customer retention and satisfaction.

• Orchestration and adaptability: Mike explains how orchestrating payment options gives businesses more flexibility, adapting to unique and changing needs with ease.

• Customer experience: The importance of a seamless and reliable payment process cannot be overstated. Mike shares how a superior payment journey directly correlates with increased transactions.

• Innovation in technology: Channel Payments leverages cutting-edge tech to drive up payment success rates and make processes smoother for everyone involved.

• Building trust: By avoiding long-term contracts and focusing on customer needs, Channel Payments nurtures stronger partnerships based on trust and transparency.

• Continuous improvement: Mike’s team is committed to iterative enhancements, ensuring their solutions keep pace with industry evolution and customer expectations.

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Mike’s journey demonstrates that putting the customer at the center, embracing innovation, and staying adaptable are the keys to thriving in the payment processing sector. The Channel Payments story is a testament to how modern fintech companies can drive real value by addressing both the strategic and emotional needs of their clientele.

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In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger Van Faassen sits down with Rick Haskell, founder and CEO of Lendisoft. Drawing from two decades of risk management experience, Rick shares how the spark for Lendisoft emerged from recognizing a major gap in the market: small and mid-size lenders needed powerful, flexible tools to compete with larger enterprises.

Rick explains how Lendisoft leverages AI and automation to revolutionize loan management, enabling lenders to bridge the gap between predictive modeling and day-to-day operational processes. The discussion highlights the transformation from legacy, spreadsheet-driven workflows to streamlined, no-code/low-code solutions that allow business leaders to configure processes without heavy reliance on IT.

Key Takeaways

• Market-Driven Origin: Lendisoft was founded to address a clear gap in loan management solutions, inspired by Rick’s 24-year career in risk management for subprime auto lending.

• AI & Automation Focus: The core of Lendisoft is about operational efficiency, using AI to assign risk, automate repetitive processes, and bridge the gap between modeling and action.

• Process-First Design: The platform facilitates a drag-and-drop, no-code/low-code approach for lenders—particularly empowering those with limited IT staff to configure their workflows directly.

• Competitiveness for Small Lenders: By making leading-edge tech accessible and configurable, even small lenders can compete with large enterprises.

• Customer Transformation: Lendisoft’s real impact shines in stories like a client moving from manual spreadsheets to complete automation—"what do I do with myself now that Lendisoft does it all?" a customer humorously remarks.

• Proper Configuration is Key: Success isn’t just software; it’s configuration. Lendisoft ensures clients get hands-on setup and guidance for long-term results.

Standout Quote

"Lendisoft is so automated, it’s doing everything for us. Gone are the days of spreadsheets and all that manual work."
— Rick Haskell

Rick closes by emphasizing his passion for the industry and the mission to level the playing field for all lenders, regardless of size. The episode wraps on a note of gratitude and anticipation for helping more lenders benefit from Lendisoft’s innovations.

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In this illuminating episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger van Faassen welcomes Stephen Thompson, co-founder and CEO of ScoreMyCash. The conversation delves into how ScoreMyCash is reshaping the lending landscape by using real cashflow data to provide lenders with a clearer, more accurate snapshot of consumer financial health. Stephen explains the journey behind ScoreMyCash’s founding, the evolution of data analytics in lending, and how their innovative tools help both lenders make smarter credit decisions and consumers gain increased access to credit.

What You'll Learn

• The Power of Cashflow Data: Insights into why cashflow—not just credit scores—offers a fuller picture of a consumer’s ability to repay, and how ScoreMyCash’s platform captures and analyzes this data.

• Advancing Financial Inclusion: How using bank transaction data helps lenders serve more creditworthy consumers, especially those who may be overlooked by traditional scoring.

• Analytics-Driven Lending: Stephen discusses how advanced analytics empower lenders to assess risk more accurately and create win-win scenarios for both borrowers and institutions.

• Validating the Approach: Hear real success stories where clients leveraged cashflow analytics to make better lending decisions, leading to improved outcomes for both consumers and lenders.

• Industry Evolution: Discover the ongoing transformation of the lending sector thanks to new data sources and smarter technology solutions like ScoreMyCash.

ScoreMyCash is at the forefront of a data revolution in lending, proving that understanding the real story behind the numbers empowers lenders to make fairer, smarter lending decisions. By focusing on actual cashflow and bank transactions, they open doors for more consumers to access the credit they deserve while protecting lenders from unnecessary risk. Listen to the full podcast for more in-depth industry insights and actionable strategies from thought leader Stephen Thompson!

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In this engaging episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger Van Faassen sits down with Jake Pimentel, the visionary CEO & Co-Founder of Tennis Finance. They explore the journey of Tennis Finance, a company born from the need for better AI-driven solutions in the debt collections space. Jake discusses the company's strategic pivot from compliance tech to creating cutting-edge workflow automation for commercial collections, revealing the transformative power of customer feedback and innovation in the fintech world. The conversation also highlights the human side of collections, the importance of maintaining strong business relationships, and the memorable origin behind the company’s name.

What You'll Learn

• Startup Pivots: Discover how Tennis Finance found its niche by listening to customer pain points and pivoting from compliance-focused tools to commercial collections and legal workflow automation.

• AI in Collections: Learn about the AI-powered solutions utilized to streamline communication, automate workflows, and manage collections efficiently — benefiting both lenders and their clients.

• Commercial Focus: Understand why Tennis Finance zeroes in on commercial rather than consumer debt and how their universal inbox brings transparency to the collections process.

• Customer-Centric Innovation: Hear stories of how close collaboration with early clients led to practical product features and successful outcomes.

• Legal Case Management: Gain insights into how Tennis Finance supports clients through the entire collections lifecycle, from servicing to litigation, making even the toughest processes more manageable.

• Startup Wisdom: Take away the importance of agility and customer dialogue in building fintech solutions that truly resonate with the market.

• The 'Tennis' Philosophy: Find out the creative reasoning behind the company’s name and how the goal is to reduce the “back and forth” that so often complicates collections.

Tennis Finance’s story is a testament to the power of listening, adapting, and relentlessly simplifying complex financial processes. Their commitment to both technological innovation and empathetic client service is reshaping what it means to handle commercial debt. As the fintech space evolves, staying open to feedback and ready to pivot can turn obstacles into the most rewarding opportunities. Tune into the full podcast for more behind-the-scenes stories and strategies from industry leaders like Jake Pimentel!

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In this episode of the Lend API Partner Podcast, Rutger van Faassen interviews Alex Gonikman, CEO and co-founder of True North. They discuss the origins of True North, its evolution into a FinTech integration expert, and share success stories of how True North has helped clients embed financial services into their existing applications. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding financial services and the role of AI in accelerating market entry for clients.

What You’ll Learn:

• How True North was founded by Lending Club alumni and evolved into a fintech integration leader.

• Why non-financial companies are now embedding financial services—and how True North accelerates these transformations.

• Real-world success: moving clients from 12+ months to under 2 months for MVP launches.

• How AI tools are leveraged to speed up integration and reduce costs.

• Why understanding business challenges and picking the right partners is crucial for embedded finance.

• How True North combines backend expertise with seamless front-end experiences.

About the Platform:
True North is a fintech integration specialist founded by former Lending Club engineers. With a decade of experience, True North helps companies—from established enterprises to innovative startups—seamlessly embed financial services into their platforms. The team’s deep industry expertise and use of advanced AI tools reduce time-to-market and make complex integrations effortless.
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This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger van Faassen welcomes Anna Burke, Head of Growth at Equabli, to discuss how the company is bringing much-needed innovation to the collections and recovery space. Equabli was founded by former industry operators who experienced firsthand the inefficiencies and fragmentation in delinquency management—and set out to solve it.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Equabli emerged from a need to modernize collections infrastructure

• Why optimization and cost savings are at the core of Equabli’s mission

• How their tools align the “next best action” for each individual account

• The benefits of data-driven strategies for risk prediction and borrower engagement

• A compelling customer success story from a leading subprime lender

About the Platform:
Equabli provides lenders with a powerful, integrated suite of tools to improve collections outcomes. Whether predicting borrower behavior, optimizing strategy deployment, or building borrower engagement at scale, Equabli enables cost-effective, compliant, and compassionate debt recovery.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode shines a light on an often-overlooked part of the credit cycle—and the innovation that’s shaping its future.

👉 Listen Now and discover how collections can be optimized for a better lending ecosystem.
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This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Rutger Van Faassen interviews Mor Milo, CEO and Co-Founder of a fast-growing real estate investing platform aimed at helping individuals invest passively in diversified, high-quality real estate deals.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Mo turned lessons from his family’s rental business into a tech-enabled investment platform

• Why traditional real estate deals are often limited to those “in the know”—and how his company is changing that

• The current product for accredited investors and the future vision for all investors, big and small

• How deals on the platform provide greater flexibility, liquidity, and yield

• A real-world example of an investor who shifted from an 8% return to a 15% structured return opportunity with flexible exit

About the Platform:

This real estate marketplace empowers investors to participate in vetted real estate opportunities—without becoming landlords. Built for transparency, access, and optionality, the platform helps investors earn income from diverse asset classes like retail, storage, and real estate debt, with lower capital barriers and greater freedom.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode explores how access, education, and trust are redefining the future of real estate investing.

👉 Listen Now and explore how passive real estate investing is being reimagined for the modern investor.

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In this episode, Rutger van Faassen chats with Tom Donlea, Vice President at Vouched, to explore how their cutting-edge technology is revolutionizing identity verification across fintech and telehealth. From mobile driver's licenses to fraud prevention, Vouched is shaping the future of digital identity and onboarding.

💡 What’s Inside This Episode?

• The origin story of Vouched and their mission to simplify identity verification.

• How Vouched became a first-mover in mobile driver’s license verification.

• The role of fraud prevention in modern digital onboarding.

• Partnerships with platforms like Alloy to enhance verification accuracy.

• Why ease of use + security is critical in financial services today.

• A look at what’s next for digital wallets and automated ID verification.

🌟 Vouched is a proud partner of LendAPI! Explore their powerful identity verification solutions on the LendAPI Marketplace.

👉 Tune in now to hear how Vouched is powering secure, seamless onboarding for the future of finance!
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

#LendAPI #Podcast #Vouched #IdentityVerification #KYC #DigitalIdentity #FinTech #CustomerOnboarding #FraudPrevention #MobileDriversLicense #TechnologyInnovation

On this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we sit down with Jamie Twiss, CEO of Carrington Labs, to explore how data, automation, and behavioral insights are creating smarter, fairer lending systems.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• How Carrington Labs started with a mission to provide affordable loans.

• Why traditional credit models miss millions of potential borrowers.

• How automated loan decisioning improves efficiency and reduces bias.

• The role of AI in credit model development, especially for feature creation.

• Powerful customer stories that demonstrate how financial behavior can be a more accurate predictor of creditworthiness than traditional scores.

About Carrington Labs

Carrington Labs is advancing credit modeling and risk analytics by leveraging AI and behavioral data to build innovative lending solutions. Their technology helps lenders make smarter, more inclusive decisions, especially for borrowers underserved by traditional systems.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode dives deep into how understanding real-world spending behavior is unlocking a new era of lending intelligence.

👉 Listen Now and explore how Carrington Labs is transforming credit with insight-rich automation.

📢 Discover more about Carrington Labs on the LendAPI Marketplace!

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome Austin Carroll, Founder and CEO of Warrant, to talk about the challenges and opportunities in marketing compliance for financial services.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• How Warrant helps marketers stay compliant without slowing down creativity.

• Why marketing compliance is a top challenge for fintechs, banks, and lenders.

• How AI-driven compliance checks reduce risk and support marketing teams.

• Real-world insights into how compliance pitfalls can derail marketing efforts — and how to avoid them.

• Why collaboration, education, and instant feedback are key to smarter marketing compliance.

About Warrant

Warrant is a compliance platform for financial marketers, offering real-time regulatory feedback, documentation support, and proactive protection against compliance risks. Their AI-driven solutions integrate compliance throughout the entire marketing process, allowing teams to move faster — and safer — in a highly regulated industry.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode dives into how technology is reshaping the marketing-compliance intersection in financial services.

👉 Listen Now and discover how Warrant can help your marketing team stay ahead of regulations while accelerating growth.

📢 Discover more about Warrant on the LendAPI Marketplace!

On this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we sit down with Kurt Weiss, VP of Products at Mastercard Identity, to explore how digital identity solutions are redefining onboarding, fraud prevention, and customer engagement.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• Why Mastercard Identity is reimagining KYC and onboarding in the digital age.

• How banks and fintechs can reduce fraud risk while improving user experience.

• The importance of understanding identity beyond basic compliance requirements.

• Why collaboration between fraud and compliance teams is key to a seamless onboarding experience.

• How real-time identity intelligence can increase approval rates and conversion.

About Mastercard Identity

Mastercard Identity empowers financial institutions with advanced tools to verify identity, reduce fraud, and streamline onboarding. By combining deep data intelligence with a frictionless user experience, they help banks and fintechs meet the demands of modern digital customers.

• Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode takes a deep dive into the future of identity verification and digital trust.

👉 Listen Now and discover how Mastercard Identity is shaping the digital onboarding experience.

📢 Learn more about Mastercard Identity on the LendAPI Marketplace!

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Chandan Maruthi, Founder and CEO of Twig, to explore how AI is transforming customer support in the FinTech space. From reducing missed SLAs to improving agent productivity and customer satisfaction, Chandan shares how Twig helps companies navigate seasonal spikes and scale support without compromising on quality.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• The origin story of Twig, rooted in Chandan’s background in FinTech and AI.

• How AI-powered support helps FinTech companies thrive during peak volume periods.

• Real-world outcomes: Twig responds to customer inquiries in under six seconds.

• The role of AI in improving CSAT, SLA performance, and agent empathy.

• How Twig’s AI automatically creates help articles to expand support documentation.

About Twig

🌟 Twig is a proud partner of LendAPI! Explore their next-gen support tools on the LendAPI Marketplace.

👉 Tune in now to discover how AI is driving a new era of customer success in FinTech.

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen speaks with Justin Chi, Co-Founder of Cold Email Hackers, a fast-growing startup focused on B2B lead generation through smart, scalable email outreach. Justin shares how the company started as a side hustle and evolved into a trusted partner for businesses looking to grow their pipelines without burning time or resources.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• How Cold Email Hackers went from a passion project to a go-to B2B outreach service.

• The importance of client selection and crafting the ideal customer profile.

• Why outsourcing cold email campaigns improves efficiency and effectiveness.

• How AI personalization improves response rates.

• A realistic take on results—with a strong booking ratio being 1 in 200 emails. Success stories from clients who saw high conversions through smart targeting.

About Cold Email Hackers

🌟 Cold Email Hackers is a proud partner of LendAPI! Learn more about their services on the LendAPI Marketplace.

👉 Tune in now to explore how outsourcing your email outreach could be the key to unlocking consistent B2B growth.

🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. #LendAPI #Podcast #ColdEmailHackers #LeadGeneration #EmailOutreach #B2BMarketing #SalesStrategy #AIOutreach #GrowthHacking

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Peter Renton, Founder of Renton & Co., to discuss his journey from selling FinTech Nexus to consulting, event planning, and industry insights. Peter shares his expertise on AI in lending, cashflow underwriting, and the rapid rise of embedded finance in the financial industry.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• How Peter Renton transitioned from FinTech Nexus to Renton & Co.

• The growing role of AI and cashflow underwriting in modern lending.

• Why embedded finance is set to become a major force in the industry.

• How every FinTech company is likely to enter the lending space eventually.

• The challenges and excitement of planning FinTech events and consulting.

About Renton & Co

🌟 Renton & Co. is a proud partner of LendAPI! Explore their expert consulting and event solutions on the LendAPI Marketplace.

👉 Tune in now for a deep dive into AI-driven lending, FinTech trends, and event planning insights! Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes.
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

#LendAPI #Podcast #PeterRenton #FinTech #Lending #AI #CashflowUnderwriting #EmbeddedFinance #Consulting #IndustryTrends #EventPlanning

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Rhett Roberts, Co-Founder and CEO of LoanPro, to discuss the company’s journey from windshield repair to revolutionizing loan servicing software. Rhett shares insights into how LoanPro enhances the borrower experience, supports consumer and corporate lending, and adapts to regulatory changes to help lenders stay compliant.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• The origin story of LoanPro and how it emerged from internal lending challenges.

• How technology-driven loan servicing improves customer experience and compliance.

• Why LoanPro focuses on loan administration and collections, not just origination.

• The importance of adaptability in lending, particularly during financial crises.

• How personalization in lending leads to better borrower experiences and loan performance.

About LoanPro

🌟 LoanPro is a proud partner of LendAPI! Explore their cutting-edge lending solutions on the LendAPI Marketplace.

👉 Tune in now to learn how modern loan servicing software is transforming the lending industry! Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes.
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

#LendAPI #Podcast #LoanPro #LendingSoftware #LoanServicing #FinTech #RegTech #CustomerExperience #PersonalizedLending

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome Michael Luxenberg, Co-Founder of Bankuity AI, to discuss how their Advanced Bank Verification (ABV) technology is reshaping the lending landscape.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Bankuity AI was founded to eliminate inefficiencies in lending.

• Why 85% of loan applications contain fixable errors—and how AI can correct them.How ABV technology helps lenders assess customer financial wellness and predict borrower behavior

• The role of alternative data in promoting financial inclusivity and responsible lending.

• How lenders can reduce churn, improve retention, and accept borrowers they previously would have rejected.

About Bankuity AI:

Bankuity AI is revolutionizing the lending industry with alternative data and AI-driven insights. By leveraging Advanced Bank Verification (ABV) technology, Bankuity AI helps lenders make smarter, more inclusive lending decisions while improving profitability and risk management.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode dives into how AI is reshaping lending decisions to create a more equitable and data-driven financial system.👉 Listen Now and discover how Bankuity AI can transform your lending strategy.📢 Discover more about Bankuity AI on the LendAPI Marketplace!

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome Wagner Lopes, Executive Director at Luby Software LLC, to discuss how financial software innovation is transforming the industry.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• How Luby evolved from website development to custom financial software solutions.

• The impact of word-of-mouth referrals in driving business growth.

• How Switch Boss empowers financial institutions to create custom financial products.

• The importance of automation in streamlining financial operations and saving time.

• Why trust, collaboration, and strong client relationships are at the core of Luby’s success.

About Luby Software LLC

Luby is a technology company that builds custom software solutions for financial institutions, helping businesses automate processes, develop tailored financial products, and enhance operational efficiency. Their customer-centric approach ensures that every solution aligns with client goals, fostering long-term partnerships and trust.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode dives into how Luby is shaping the future of financial software development.

👉 Listen Now and discover how Luby Software can help streamline your financial technology needs.

📢 Discover more about Luby Software LLC on the LendAPI Marketplace!

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with David Himmel, Enterprise Partnerships Director at Walnut Insurance, to discuss how embedded insurance solutions are transforming financial services. Learn how Walnut Insurance seamlessly integrates insurance into lending and consumer-facing products, providing a frictionless experience for businesses and customers alike.

What’s Inside This Episode?

• The origin story of Walnut Insurance and how it is closing technology gaps in the insurance industry.

• How embedded insurance enhances financial products, particularly in creditor insurance.

• A success story about integrating tenant insurance with a Canadian neo bank.

• Why claim status notifications are crucial for lenders managing risk.

• How Walnut's API-driven approach allows insurance integration in as little as 30 days.

About Walnut Insurance

Walnut Insurance specializes in embedding insurance into financial products, making it easier for businesses to offer coverage within their existing services. With a strong focus on creditor insurance, tenant insurance, and custom-tailored insurance solutions, Walnut helps financial institutions create smarter, more user-friendly insurance experiences.

Walnut Insurance is a proud partner of LendAPI! Explore their cutting-edge solutions on the LendAPI Marketplace.

👉 Tune in now for a deep dive into the future of embedded insurance, and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes!
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

#LendAPI #Podcast #WalnutInsurance #EmbeddedInsurance #FinTech #CreditInsurance #APITechnology #Innovation #InsurTech

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast, we welcome Diarmuid Thoma, Head of Fraud and Data Strategy at AtData, to discuss how email validation and fraud prevention play a crucial role in managing business risk.

What You’ll Learn:

• How AtData was founded in 1999 and evolved into a fraud prevention leader, rebranding in 2022.

• The power of processing 125 billion data signals per month to enhance fraud detection.

• Why have 99% of emails processed been seen before, and how does this help businesses mitigate fraud risks?

• It is important to identify high-risk domains, with over 100,000 new fraudulent domains created daily.

• A real-world success story showcasing how AtData’s solutions help businesses reduce fraud and improve onboarding processes.

About AtData:

AtData is a leader in email intelligence and fraud prevention, helping businesses verify customer identities, reduce fraudulent sign-ups, and optimize client onboarding. Their high-risk domain identifier model is a breakthrough innovation in digital fraud detection.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode delves into the future of fraud prevention and cybersecurity.

👉 Listen Now and discover how AtData can enhance your risk management strategies.

📢 Discover more about AtData on the LendAPI Marketplace!

We’re excited to feature Tomas Campos, CEO & Co-Founder of Spinwheel Solutions, on this week’s episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why financial infrastructure gaps cause friction in managing liabilities.

• How Spinwheel Solutions is simplifying financial management for both consumers and institutions.

• The impact of user experience on loan performance and customer satisfaction.

• How credit unions can leverage Spinwheel’s tools to improve balance transfers and financial engagement.

• Tomas’s personal journey and how it shaped Spinwheel’s mission.

About Spinwheel:

Spinwheel Solutions is on a mission to transform financial infrastructure by making liability management seamless and user-friendly. Their B2B solutions help financial institutions create better user experiences that drive higher engagement, retention, and loan performance.

Hosted by Rutger van Faassen, this episode dives into the future of financial technology and how companies like Spinwheel are reshaping financial management.

👉 Listen Now and explore how Spinwheel Solutions can enhance your financial offerings.

📢 Discover more about Spinwheel on the LendAPI Marketplace!

Join us for an insightful episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, featuring Bennett Kriger, Director of FinTech Lending at Equifax.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Equifax has evolved from a traditional credit bureau to a data and analytics powerhouse, providing cash flow insights, fraud detection, business verification, and more.

• The role of Equifax’s FinTech Lending Division, which has been working with digital lenders for over a decade.

• A real-world success story where Equifax onboarded a FinTech lender in just 5.5 weeks, challenging the perception that credit bureaus are slow-moving.

About Equifax:

Equifax is a leader in data analytics, helping financial institutions make smarter lending decisions with comprehensive credit, identity, and alternative data solutions. Their FinTech division focuses on accelerating lending processes, improving risk assessment, and driving financial inclusion.

Hosted by Rutger van Fassen, this episode dives into how Equifax is powering the future of FinTech lending.

👉 Listen Now and discover how Equifax can enhance your credit decision strategy.

📢 Discover more about Equifax on the LendAPI Marketplace!

#LendAPI #Podcast #BrightQuery #SmallBusiness #KYB #BusinessInsights #FraudPrevention #FinTech #DataInnovation

We’re thrilled to welcome Gopal Swamy, CEO and Founder of Conductiv, to this week’s episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Conductiv revolutionizes lending and account opening by using data aggregation and AI-driven insights to make credit decisions smarter and more efficient.

• The journey from identifying gaps in traditional credit scoring to building a platform that helps financial institutions streamline operations and reduce friction for borrowers.

• Real-world success stories, including a credit union improving efficiency, reducing processing times, and lending deeper without increasing risk.

About Conductiv:

Conductiv specializes in transforming lending processes by providing comprehensive data solutions that reduce operational inefficiencies and expand access to credit. Their AI models deliver actionable insights, helping financial institutions make confident lending and account-opening decisions with minimal friction.

Hosted by Rutger van Fassen, this episode delves into how Conductiv is making lending smarter, faster, and more inclusive.

👉 Listen Now and discover how Conductiv can elevate your lending strategy.

📢 Discover more about Conductiv on the LendAPI Marketplace!

#LendAPI #Podcast #BrightQuery #SmallBusiness #KYB #BusinessInsights #FraudPrevention #FinTech #DataInnovation

In this episode, we’re excited to host Jose Plen, Founder and CEO of Bright Query, a company revolutionizing small business insights with high-quality data.

💡 What’s Inside This Episode?

• Discover how Bright Query offers comprehensive KYB (Know Your Business) and credit insights for small businesses, providing unmatched depth and accuracy.

• Hear Jose’s journey from a professor at UCLA and Berkeley to launching Bright Query, and how his vision turned into a reality after nearly 20 years of research.

• Learn how Bright Query played a pivotal role during the Employee Retention Tax Credit program by eliminating fraud and helping generate $4 billion in revenue for legitimate businesses.

🌟 Bright Query is a proud partner of LendAPI! Explore their innovative solutions on the LendAPI Marketplace.

👉 Tune in now for an inspiring conversation hosted by Rutger van Fassen, and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes!
🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

#LendAPI #Podcast #BrightQuery #SmallBusiness #KYB #BusinessInsights #FraudPrevention #FinTech #DataInnovation

We’re thrilled to feature Ema Rouf, Co-Founder and President of Pave, on this week’s episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast.

💡 What’s Inside This Episode?

• How Pave is redefining credit assessment by integrating cash flow insights to expand access to fair credit for non-prime borrowers.

• Ima’s entrepreneurial journey and her mission to empower lenders with a more accurate and equitable approach to underwriting.

• Real-world success stories where lenders using Pave increased borrower approvals by 10% while minimizing delinquency risks.

🌟 About Pave

Pave leverages alternative data to provide a richer, more accurate picture of borrower financial health, helping lenders offer better rates and access to credit. By combining cash flow insights with traditional credit reports, Pave empowers businesses to make smarter decisions and borrowers to achieve their financial goals.

Hosted by Rutger van Fassen, this episode dives into the future of credit assessment and how data-driven solutions are reshaping the lending landscape.

👉 Listen Now and explore how Pave can transform your credit decisioning process.

📢 Discover more about Pave on the LendAPI Marketplace!

In this episode, we’re excited to host Larry Chivaro, Executive Chairman at Paramount Servicing Group. With over 27 years of experience in loan servicing and a successful exit from First Associates (now Vervent), Larry shares his incredible journey and insights into the loan servicing industry.

💡 What’s Inside This Episode?

• Learn how Paramount Servicing Group provides innovative loan servicing solutions for various asset types like unsecured consumer loans, solar financing, private student loans, and more.

• Discover Larry’s inspiring entrepreneurial journey, including his experience in building First Associates from six people to over 900 employees.

• Hear Larry’s two favorite customer stories, from partnering with Tim Lee of LendAPI to seizing a unique business opportunity through quick action and persistence.

🌟 Paramount Servicing Group is a proud partner of LendAPI! Explore their solutions on the LendAPI Marketplace.

We’re excited to feature Brian Stacey, Founder and Managing Partner of Decision Science LLC, on this week’s episode of the LendAPI Podcast.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Decision Science LLC is revolutionizing risk management with advanced data analytics.

• Brian’s expert insights into balancing regulatory compliance with business strategy.

• The future of decision-making powered by data-driven tools and methodologies.

About Decision Science LLC:

A trusted partner to organizations worldwide, Decision Science LLC specializes in transforming complex data into actionable strategies. Their expertise spans regulatory compliance, risk analysis, and decision support systems, helping businesses achieve growth while minimizing uncertainty.

Hosted by Rutger van Fassen, this conversation dives deep into the intersection of data, risk, and strategy.

👉 Listen Now and discover how Decision Science LLC can elevate your approach to decision-making.

📢 Explore their offerings on the LendAPI Marketplace!

We’re thrilled to kick off the new season of the LendAPI Podcast, hosted by Rutger van Fassen, with a special guest: Ramkumar (Ram) Venkataraman, Co-Founder of Sei AI.

Sei AI, a Y Combinator-backed startup, is transforming how businesses navigate compliance. Their AI-powered platform streamlines automation for regulatory adherence, helping enterprises scale faster while remaining compliant.