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Board Observer
2017
About LoanStreet Inc.
LoanStreet is the first fully-integrated, online platform that streamlines the process of sharing, managing, and analyzing loans for credit unions, banks, and direct lenders. LoanStreet was founded in 2013 with the mission to create a more efficient, transparent, and robust way to connect lenders and investors as well as administer their loans. Today, hundreds of financial institutions rely on LoanStreet’s turnkey, automated platform to gain access to a nationwide network of lenders and investors, track the performance of their loan portfolio, and more profitably grow and diversify their balance sheet. LoanStreet was co-founded by Ian Lampl, formerly the U.S. Treasury Department’s Deputy Chief Counsel for TARP, to make it easier for financial institutions of all sizes to scale their ability to share and manage their loan book. For more information or to join the LoanStreet network, please visit www.loan-street.com or email: info@loan-street.com.
Investor
2016
Credit Sesame is the only service that helps consumers achieve financial wellness by helping them manage and grow their credit and cash in one place for free. Since 2010, we’ve helped millions improve their financial health by offering the best tools possible to access, understand, use, and protect their credit so they can lead better lives. And now, Credit Sesame has married its deep understanding of personal credit with the latest in digital banking to help consumers manage their entire wallet in one place and establish a better path to financial wellness.
We are a fast-growing, nimble startup, and we succeed only because of our amazing teammates and our strong, positive culture.
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Investor
2015
Cloud Lending, a Q2 Company is the technology of choice for financial institutions leading the next wave of lending and leasing.
With an integrated front-to-end lending platform, lenders can simplify their entire lending experience, accelerate loan processing and revenues, and reduce operational inefficiencies through automation & configurations.
With solutions for Consumer Loans, Commercial Loans, Small Business Lending, Construction Loans, and Equipment Leasing, the CLS platform is designed to support the next generation of products and services aimed at delighting borrowers and providing true product differentiation.
Our cloud-based platform is the industries only front-to-end lending & leasing solution for each area of the lifecycle, including origination, underwriting, servicing, collections and the borrower portal, creating a single system of record for an organization's lending operations.
Built on Salesforce, the worlds #1 CRM, Cloud Lending Solutions has offices in San Mateo, London, Sydney, and Bangalore. Visit Cloud Lending Solutions at www.cloudlendinginc.com
Investor
2015
Patch Lending (formerly known as Patch of Land) has a legacy as an innovative, progressive Fintech company that was founded on the premise that the JOBS Act of 2012 would create dynamic new opportunities for businesses and ordinary Americans. A start-up created in 2013 with a simple mission to help build wealth and grow communities; Patch was obsessed with challenging the status quo and democratizing access to one of this country’s greatest asset classes. As one of the first real estate Crowdfunding platforms established in the U.S., Patch was intent on making it possible for ordinary Americans to invest in real estate in ways that had previously been limited to only very high-net worth investors.
Investor
2014
TodayTix Group is the global e-commerce leader for cultural experiences. Founded in 2013 by Broadway veterans Brian Fenty and Merritt Baer, TTG designs frictionless e-commerce experiences via innovative product design and industry-leading technology. Through its powerful consumer matchmaking technology and expansive portfolio of brands, including TodayTix, Secret Cinema, and Show-Score, TTG has an intimate understanding of its millions of customers, allowing TTG to optimize partner relationships by providing unparalleled access to engaged audiences, generating meaningful revenue, and transforming the way tickets are sold. And with an ever-expanding global network of theatres, producers, and cultural institutions, frictionless technology, and vast data and insights, TodayTix Group is at the forefront of the digital transformation of culture.
We are seeking outstanding applicants of all backgrounds to join our team to bring new voices, talent, and perspectives to the table. To learn more, visit www.todaytixgroup.com.
Investor
2013
FastPay reduces friction for buyers and sellers across the media landscape. We empower advertisers, agencies, suppliers, and technology companies with smarter payments covering the entire media ecosystem and intelligent back-office workflows that improve efficiency and reduce cost. We deliver proven results because of our media industry expertise, proprietary data & technology, and vast capital resources.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in New York and Boston, FastPay has originated over $6 billion in transaction volume since inception.
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2024
SVP/Managing Director- Head of Originations for Non-Real Estate Lender Finance (NRELF)
Apr 2024
We empower consumers and businesses to easily manage their financial lives. Bank, borrow, invest & plan – do it all with Axos.
Our exceptional team has been the secret to our success over the years. Our team members combine a strong sense of individual purpose with a commitment to the shared success of our business. In our entrepreneurial, data-driven culture, we reward team members based on their achievements. We emphasize independence, goal-setting, and personal accountability.
Ready to evolve with us? Visit www.axosbank.com/Careers
Learn more and view disclosures at www.axosbank.com
2021
Senior Vice President
Aug 2021
Crescendo, which has consistently ranked amongst the top asset managers in Switzerland, has become a destination over the past 20 years for international families seeking to adopt the Endowment Philosophy in respect to the management of their wealth.
Crescendo Partners was founded in 2004 in Geneva, by the late Jacques Diwan and Douglas Kalen as an independent asset manager. Throughout his career, Mr. Jacques Diwan had built a reputation as a trusted advisor to prominent families and was a pioneer in incorporating alternative and private market investments into multi-asset class portfolios.
In 2024, as the company celebrated its 20th anniversary, it went through a successful generational transition during which Benjamin Diwan, became Co-Managing Partner with Douglas Kalen, bringing alongside them two well established families as new strategic shareholders.
Today, under the leadership of Douglas Kalen and Benjamin Diwan, Crescendo serves over 100 ultra-high-net worth families mostly based in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. With its history, scale and the backing of strategic shareholders, Crescendo has cultivated unparalleled access to best-in-class investment opportunities and exclusive managers to serve them.
2020
Vice President
Jan 2020
Ambina Partners is an active investor that provides strategic and operational support to management teams and entrepreneurs. In many situations, Ambina Partners is the first institutional investor and assists in transitioning to a more corporate structure while maintaining the companys culture that has made it a success. Ambinas mission is to deliver impressive long run returns and downside protection to our investors, working with extraordinary partners to provide flexible financing arrangements. Our target industries include financial services and insurance as well as enterprise software.
2017
Board Observer
2017
About LoanStreet Inc.
LoanStreet is the first fully-integrated, online platform that streamlines the process of sharing, managing, and analyzing loans for credit unions, banks, and direct lenders. LoanStreet was founded in 2013 with the mission to create a more efficient, transparent, and robust way to connect lenders and investors as well as administer their loans. Today, hundreds of financial institutions rely on LoanStreet’s turnkey, automated platform to gain access to a nationwide network of lenders and investors, track the performance of their loan portfolio, and more profitably grow and diversify their balance sheet. LoanStreet was co-founded by Ian Lampl, formerly the U.S. Treasury Department’s Deputy Chief Counsel for TARP, to make it easier for financial institutions of all sizes to scale their ability to share and manage their loan book. For more information or to join the LoanStreet network, please visit www.loan-street.com or email: info@loan-street.com.
2016
Investor
2016
Credit Sesame is the only service that helps consumers achieve financial wellness by helping them manage and grow their credit and cash in one place for free. Since 2010, we’ve helped millions improve their financial health by offering the best tools possible to access, understand, use, and protect their credit so they can lead better lives. And now, Credit Sesame has married its deep understanding of personal credit with the latest in digital banking to help consumers manage their entire wallet in one place and establish a better path to financial wellness.
We are a fast-growing, nimble startup, and we succeed only because of our amazing teammates and our strong, positive culture.
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