LendAPI Podcast

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Mo Milo , CEO and Co-Founder of a real estate investment platform designed to make passive real estate investing accessible, diversified, and rewarding . From his early inspiration watching his parents manage rental properties to launching his fourth startup, Mo shares how his team is using technology to modernize real estate investing for accredi...

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 missio...

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen interviews Jamie Twiss , CEO of Carrington Labs , to explore how the company is rethinking risk analytics and credit modeling through behavioral insights and data-driven innovation. Born out of a mission-driven lending business, Carrington Labs is focused on building more inclusive, efficient, and intelligent lending solutions using automation and AI. 💡 What’s...

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Austin Carroll , Founder and CEO of Warrant , to discuss how AI-powered compliance tools are transforming marketing in financial services . Learn how Warrant helps marketers navigate complex regulations , avoid costly mistakes, and streamline the compliance approval process — without slowing down creativity and execution. 💡 What’s Inside This Epi...

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen talks with Kurt Weiss , VP of Products at Mastercard Identity , about how digital onboarding and identity verification are evolving in today’s fintech landscape. Learn how Mastercard Identity is helping banks and digital lenders bridge the gap between fraud prevention, compliance, and customer experience to drive better conversion and trust. 💡 What’s Inside Thi...

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast , we feature Chandan Maruthi , Founder and CEO of Twig , a company using AI to revolutionize customer support in the FinTech world. What You’ll Learn: Why FinTechs struggle with seasonal support demand , and how Twig helps. How Twig’s AI responds to customer queries in just six seconds , dramatically improving SLA performance. The role of AI in enabling age...

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast , we welcome Justin Chi , Co-Founder of Cold Email Hackers , to discuss the power of strategic B2B email outreach and what businesses need to know about efficient lead generation . What You’ll Learn: How Cold Email Hackers evolved from a side hustle to a full-scale growth partner. Why client selection and collaboration are key to successful campaigns. The b...

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast , we welcome Peter Renton , Founder of Renton & Co. , to discuss FinTech trends, AI in lending, and the future of embedded finance . What You’ll Learn: How Peter Renton transitioned from selling FinTech Nexus to launching Renton & Co. The evolution of AI in lending over the past decade. Why cashflow underwriting is becoming more accurate for loan pr...

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast , we welcome Rhett Roberts , Co-Founder and CEO of LoanPro , to discuss how loan servicing software is reshaping the lending experience for borrowers and lenders alike . What You’ll Learn: How LoanPro started from windshield repair and became a leading loan servicing platform . The importance of understanding customer pain points to develop innovative lendi...

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Michael Luxenberg , Co-Founder of Bankuity AI , to explore how their Advanced Bank Verification (ABV) technology is transforming the lending industry. Discover how alternative data is helping lenders improve profitability, inclusivity, and customer retention while reducing errors in loan applications. 💡 What’s Inside This Episode? The founding st...

In this episode, Rutger van Faassen sits down with Wagner Lopes , Executive Director at Luby Software LLC , to discuss Luby’s journey from building websites to delivering complex software solutions for the financial sector. Wagner shares insights into their customer-first approach , the power of client relationships , and how their flagship product, Switch Boss , is helping financial institutions...

This week on the LendAPI Partner Podcast , we welcome David Himmel , Enterprise Partnerships Director at Walnut Insurance , to discuss how embedded insurance is reshaping financial services. What You’ll Learn: Why Walnut Insurance was founded to bridge technology gaps in the insurance sector . How embedded insurance simplifies lending processes and improves customer experience. A real-world succes...

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. 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. Wh...

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

Join us for an insightful episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast, featuring Bennett Krieger, 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 wi...

In this episode, we’re excited to host Jose Plehn, 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 Berkele...

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 he...

We’re thrilled to feature Ema Rouf, Co-Founder and President of Pave ( https://www.pavefi.com/ ), on this week’s episode of the LendAPI Partner Podcast. What You’ll Learn: - 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 eq...

Welcome to the LendAPI Partner Podcast! In this episode, we’re excited to host Larry Chiavaro, 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 Gr...

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of the LendAPI Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to host Brian Stacey, Founder and Managing Partner of Decision Science LLC, a leader in risk management and decision analytics. 💡 What’s Inside This Episode? Explore how Decision Science LLC leverages advanced data analytics to help businesses tackle complex risk challenges and make smarter decisions. Hear Brian’s jou...

🎙️ Welcome to the LendAPI Podcast! 🚀 We’re kicking off the season with an inspiring episode featuring Ramkumar (Ram) Venkataraman, Co-Founder of Sei AI, a Y Combinator-backed startup revolutionizing compliance for businesses. 💡 What to Expect in This Episode: Discover how Sei AI's AI-powered platform is streamlining regulatory adherence for businesses, enabling faster scaling and smarter complia...