Lendit Rewind

It’s the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and next-generation technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) are connecting businesses to customers in new ways. Traditional industry lines are blurring and customer expectations are evolving more rapidly than ever. Nowhere is this more true than in the lending industry, which is becoming more competitive as regulatory and customer demands change and disruptive new entrants emerge. However, pioneering firms are using AI to shorten loan cycles, increase transparency, and drive internal alignment to better serve today’s borrowers. Join us for this session to hear from executives at Salesforce and Kabbage about best practices for deploying AI in lending and how to use the technology to create the seamless and personalized experiences that borrowers expect.   Victoria Treyger, Kabbage Anthony Morris, Salesforce

Q&A + How Upside helps organizations drive Innovation ROI

Welcome & Introduction to Common Corporate Innovation Woes Mike Sigal, 500 Fintech & Upside Partners  Jelena Ewart, 500 Fintech & Upside Partners Matt Harrris, BloomCredit

Live Startup Evaluation

Venture landscape & VC mindset  Top tips for working with startups and founders Defining business challenges for innovation effectiveness Portfolio approach to POCs & hacking procurement processes Startup selection best practices

A discussion with Andy Rachleff, the man who founded Benchmark Capital, co-founded Wealthfront and even coined the now famous phrase "product market fit" along the way. Andy will share stories that have shaped his thinking on VC from both the giving and receiving end of the equation and discuss how to find product market fit and why it is crucial in building a business. Moderated by Mike Volpi of Index Ventures.

In his first public appearance as SoFi CEO Anthony Noto will share what he has learned in his first month on the job, how he views SoFi's evolving corporate culture, his strategy for growth going forward and much more. Moderated by Emily Chang of Bloomberg Technology.

Banks are at an inflection point, where our customers’ digital preference and always-on connectivity are compelling us to reimagine what banking looks like. We need to develop a profound level of insight into every customer and be there when and where they need us — with experiences that make a difference in their lives.

A Conversation with Chris Larsen on Building the Internet of Value. Moderated by Jo Ann Barefoot of Barefoot Innovation Group.

Technology’s once slow creep into real estate has officially kicked into high gear. Everywhere you look, technology is disrupting the way people search for, finance and even maintain a home – and service providers not willing to step up will be left behind. Quicken Loans CEO Jay Farner illuminates industry challenges, opportunities and the rising price of admission.

A little more than a year ago, Goldman Sachs entered the world of online lending with Marcus by Goldman Sachs®. Today Marcus is the gateway to a growing portfolio of consumer financial products, with exciting developments to come. CCO Omer Ismail explains the strategy that is taking Marcus to the next level. Moderated by Peter Renton of LendIt Fintech.

Online Lending 2.0 – The Next Chapter of Online Lending Product Innovation Renaud Laplanche, Upgrade

They’re Just Not that Into You - The importance of building relationships with your customers with Rob Frohwein of Kabbage.

Applying AI and Machine Learning to Financial Services Using the Google Cloud Platform. Scott Penberthy, Google.

Years of wage stagnation and income volatility and rising costs have contributed to 138 million Americans being considered financially unhealthy. Existing solutions don't provide a cure. LendingClub CEO, Scott Sanborn challenges the industry to find new ways to treat the problem, not contribute to it.

Raj Date, Fenway Summer Moderator: Lydia Beyoud, Bloomberg Law