Leaders in Lending
Leaders In Lending is a show for lending professionals who want to grow their consumer lending programs and improve their consumer experiences. Consumers continue to expect faster, easier online experiences from every company—and our knowledgeable guests will share how they are bringing their organizations and lending products forward into the future. Every week, Leaders In Lending will bring you actionable advice and key learnings from experienced leaders to help you navigate the future of consumer lending. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Upstart. Any content provided by the hosts or guests is for informational purposes only and is based on their own experiences and perspectives.
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As the auto finance industry faces mounting regulatory scrutiny and increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics, lenders are working together to navigate risk, improve compliance, and better serve today’s borrowers. In this episode, recorded at CBA Live 2025 in Orlando, host Matt Snow sits down with Fabien Thierry, Head o
As tariffs and inflation drive up vehicle prices, both lenders and consumers are feeling the pressure to adapt. In this episode, host Lynn Sautter Beal speaks with Melinda Zabritski, Head of Automotive Financial Insights at Experian, and Mark Pregmon, VP of Consumer Lending at USAA, to explore how market shifts, financ
With 97 percent of Americans already banked, acquiring new customers means convincing them to break existing relationships. So how can financial institutions stand out when banking feels increasingly commoditized? Live from CBA 2025, host Matt Snow from Upstart is joined by Kurt Lin, Co-Founder and CEO from Pinwheel as
As regulatory and political landscapes shift, financial institutions must stay agile and innovative to navigate new challenges and opportunities. In this episode, host Lynn Sautter Beal is joined by David Pommerehn, General Counsel and Head of Regulatory Affairs at CBA, and Billy Rielly, Head of Public Affairs at CBA,
As economic conditions shift, financial institutions must adapt their lending strategies to balance growth, risk, and liquidity. A "Slow and Grow " approach is emerging as a sustainable way to navigate today’s market while expanding financial services. This week, host Lynn Sautter Beal welcomes Joseph Mayans, Chief Eco
In episode re-air, joining our host Ed Walters is Simon Darchis, Head of Partnership at Finwise Bank, to discuss his trajectory in the financial services sector from Europe to the US. With this multi-cultural background in finance, Simon explains the intricacies of FinTech, unraveling the cultural and regulatory intric
