LendAPI Podcast

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Tristan, who manages the accelerator community at gener8tor. They explore the burgeoning tech landscape in Nevada, the critical importance of the energy sector, and how generator's specialized programs are accelerating innovation for deep tech and hard tech startups. The Electrify Nevada Program : A detailed look at...

In this episode of the LendAPI Podcast, host Timothy Li talks with Tommy Cotter, who manages the API data endpoints for Benzinga. They discuss the evolution of financial news, the power of real-time data integration, and how modern technology is reshaping how retail and institutional investors consume market information. What You'll Learn: The Benzinga Content Philosophy : How the company focu...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Matthew, founder of OGMA Risk and Analytics, to discuss the critical intersection of deep analytical experience and modern financial technology. Drawing from over 20 years in risk management and consulting, Matthew shares insights on how foundational risk principles remain essential in today's fast-paced, AI-driven lend...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li dive into the massive structural shifts rocking the fintech and banking landscape following the latest White House mandate. Timothy breaks down the newly signed Executive Order, “Integrating Financial Technology Innovation into Regulatory Frameworks,” exploring how it aims to overhaul the underlying “plumbing” of the financial system...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Brian Scott, co-founder of RAI Partners, to explore the intersection of credit unions, mission-driven lending, and modern financial products. Drawing from over 20 years in payments and credit unions, Brian discusses how a focus on underserved members and credit-building products is essential for credit unions to grow an...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li sits down with Billy Quinn, who leads product and platform architecture at Truist, to explore the intersections of military discipline, process engineering, and modern banking. Drawing from his 10-year career in the military and experience at major firms like Accenture and Wells Fargo, Billy discusses how a "product-first" mindset is...

LendAPI Partner Podcast features Colin Darke, CEO of CompliSun, a regulatory technology company and fractional compliance team. Darke discusses his extensive background, including eight years at Rocket Loans where he served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He highlights the common struggles fintech startups face when treating compliance as an afterthought and how CompliSun aims to...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host  Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI , sits down with  Phil Ganz, President of Next Wave Mortgage , to discuss what it truly takes to build a people-first mortgage brokerage in today's fast-moving lending landscape. Phil brings a rare combination of 26+ years in the mortgage industry, a top 1% originator ranking nationally, and a builde...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host  Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI , sits down with  Ryan Hildebrand, EVP & Chief Innovation Officer at Bankwell , to discuss what it truly takes to transform a community bank into a fintech-grade institution. Ryan brings a rare perspective as a serial founder, former CPA, and fintech builder who helped launch Simple (the first consum...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Carla Canino, Founder & CEO of Kindlee (Techstars '24), to explore the intersection of responsible AI, financial inclusion, and the future of fair lending. Carla brings over 15 years of experience across global payments, financial services product strategy, and entrepreneurship — f...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI , sits down with Carlos Caro, Founder of New Market Growth , to discuss the complex and rapidly evolving landscape of consumer lending. Carlos shares his deep industry expertise, detailing how lenders can successfully navigate the challenges of listing on popular affiliate platforms, the critical importan...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Dan Neimiec, Chief Credit Risk and Analytics Officer at 1sr Franklin Financial, to discuss the company's unique approach to consumer lending. Dan shares how his team is using internal performance data and AI tools to enhance predictive modeling, while still ensuring the human element a...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Co-Founder and CEO of LendAPI, sits down with Debra LeJeune, a special friend of LendAPI. Debra, whose background originated in banking, is a former commercial banking officer. She discusses the formation of her company, Integrity, and how it focuses on a payment strategy to improve the lending and payment process. What You’ll Learn:...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host Timothy Li, Founder & CEO of LendAPI , sits down with Steven Ma, Founder & CEO of PonyMoney , a Texas‑based personal lending company focused on delivering fast, hassle‑free installment loans. Steven shares how PonyMoney built a modern lending operation around flexibility, rapid experimentation, and borrower‑friendly experiences—and why t...

This week on the  LendAPI Partner Podcast , host  Rutger Van Faassen  sits down with  Joseph Huch , Vice President of Sales at  USIO , a leading, tech-forward payments provider helping lenders, fintechs, and SaaS platforms modernize how they move money. Together, they unpack how integrated payments, real-time funding, and smarter disbursement workflows are reshaping the economics and customer expe...

LendAPI Partner Podcast with Mor Milo, CEO at Relli features an insightful discussion on revolutionizing real estate investing through technology. Mor Milo shares his expertise in building a platform that democratizes access to high-yield, passive real estate opportunitiesKey Topics Discussed- Democratizing real estate investing: Mor explains how Relli transforms family rental lessons into a tech...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, Jay Bhattacharya shares his journey in the world of payments and fintech. As the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Veem, Jay provides a deep dive into how fintech companies can simplify global payments and accelerate innovation through strategic alliances and API-driven solutions. Key Topics Discussed: Making cross-border payments frictionless: Jay e...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, Brian Reshefsky, Founder and CEO of Edge, shares the origins of Edge and explores his journey in fintech, focusing on technology-driven lending and API transformation. He highlights how partnerships like Edge and LendAPI address digital onboarding, compliance, and integration pain points, spotlighting real-world benefits for lenders. Key Topics Discu...

In this episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, host  Rutger van Faassen  sits down with  Georgina Merhom, the founder and CEO of SOLO . Georgina shares her journey from running a lending company in Egypt to solving critical data challenges in the global lending sector by founding SOLO. This discussion gets into the origin, vision, and unique approach SOLO brings to customer data management. Key T...

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: Mi...

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 Lendisof...

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 foundin...

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...

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...

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:...