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Lessons learned from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

Lessons learned from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

The failure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) sent shockwaves throughout the financial world as the second largest bank failure in US history. Federal regulators took over the bank to ensure stability of financial systems and [...]

Leaders in Lending | Ep. 102: The Upstart Macro Index (UMI)

Leaders in Lending | Ep. 102: The Upstart Macro Index (UMI)

In 2021, loan repayments were at a historic high; by mid-2022, the tables had turned — what happened? To get to the bottom of this alarming shift, Upstart created the Upstart Macro Index (UMI), a precise, [...]

Leaders in Lending | Ep. 100: “Bank your size”

Leaders in Lending | Ep. 100: “Bank your size”

Small businesses are the backbone of America. But, too often, they partner with banks that don’t offer the personal touch, care or attention their business deserves. In this episode, we speak with Ryan Coaxum, [...]

Leaders in Lending | Ep. 97: Building a fintech partner ecosystem

Leaders in Lending | Ep. 97: Building a fintech partner ecosystem

Turning a perceived competitor into a partner is not a new strategy, but leveraging partners in the digital financial space to gain a competitive edge is increasingly urgent. In this episode, Curt Queyrouze, President of [...]