LEND PARTNERS CORP - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Chief Revenue Officer
- President
- Lendio As Chief Franchising Officer
Ben joined Lendio as Chief Franchising Officer to help create a better way of connecting with SMBs, lenders and referral sources in local markets. Under his direction, Lendio became the world's first online lending marketplace with hundreds of local offices. As the company's Chief Revenue Officer, Ben now leads all revenue functions and efforts to scale across Lendio's various business units. Since taking on the role of President, he also oversees the teams, tools & processes that Lendio uses to turn strategy into execution. Ben believes that empowering small business ownership should be a cornerstone of any collective effort to strengthen individuals, families, communities, and countries. His three kids can/do talk him into just about anything that can be competitive in Utah's diverse outdoor ecosystem.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Member of the Executives Team
- VP, Engineering
Brian wrote his first <b> tag in 1996 for his band's website and immediately fell in love with using technology to build cool stuff. He is a passionate and driven technologist and a continuous learner. He loves getting his hands dirty and creating, and he loves writing code and delivering valuable products that solve problems. Brian also has the proven ability to create and lead high-functioning engineering teams that deliver results on time without fanfare or heroic 2:00 a.m. death marches. His tech pet peeves include inconsiderate user interfaces, bad APIs, and intrusive data collection.
Brock Blake - CEO, Chairman, Founder
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
- Co - Founder
- Member of the Lendio Leadership Team
- CEO and Co - Founder of Lendio
Brock Blake is the CEO and co-founder of Lendio, the nation's leading small business finance solutions provider. Brock believes that access to capital should be simpler and quicker for small business owners, and he's built a successful company around solving this problem. Brock leads the team that has helped business owners get access to more than $10B in funding. An Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, Forbes columnist, and Utah's Emerging Executive of the Year, Brock's dedication extends far beyond the boardroom. He has shaped a superior company culture with a humble and hungry team that is passionate about driving results and giving back. For every loan facilitated on Lendio's marketplace platform, Lendio Gives, an employee-contribution and employer-matching program, provides a microloan to a low-income entrepreneur around the world through Kiva.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
David Bedell joined Lendio in January 2022, bringing 20 years of financial industry experience to his role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Prior to joining Lendio, Bedell successfully led companies through acquisitions, integrations, private equity sales and IPOs. He also served as CFO of HireVue, overseeing the company's sale to The Carlyle Group, and worked with Instructure as well as Intuit, where he received the CFO Recognition of Excellence award and 2013's Business Unit of the year.
Ethan Hanson - Chief Legal Officer, SVP
Job Titles:
- General Counsel
- Member of the Executives Team
- SVP
- Lendio 's General Counsel
As Lendio's General Counsel, Ethan takes care of all things legal, from document review and negotiation to acquisitions to general legal advice for employees. Ethan brings extensive experience to the board, including helping business owners get their business up and running the right way, protecting their interests as they grow, and helping them generate long term success. Knowing that Lendio is helping businesses move forward and succeed is what drives Ethan every day.
Job Titles:
- Chief Sales Officer & GM of SMB Success
Gianpierre Raicovi joined Lendio in October 2015, bringing a little over three and a half years of financial industry experience to his Chief Sales Officer (CSO) role. Gianpierre has experience in all strategic and functional aspects of sales but finds building teams and culture most compelling. Now as the company's Chief Sales Officer, Gianpierre leads all efforts that encompass SMB Success. He has helped shape Lendio's culture and has been a key leader in driving many of the organization's loan origination and revenue milestones, focusing on communication and collaboration as the main drivers. His passion comes from his experience being a small business owner, and being able to sympathize and understand where they're coming from gives him insight and perspectives that he then brings to the Lendio team.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Houston SCORE offers expert mentors that can give you one-on-one, confidential business advice for free, as well as low- to no-cost workshops and a wealth of templates and tools. If you're searching for networking and marketing opportunities, the Houston Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Houston West Chamber of Commerce should be on your radar. Another great resource is the Houston Public Library, which offers a robust business resource center, meeting rooms, and a number of events geared toward entrepreneurs and small business owners.
What Houston small business grants are available?
The City of Houston has partnered with Wells Fargo to create the Houston Fund for Social Justice and Equity. It provides grants to help over 500 small businesses and nonprofits that benefit communities of color. Given by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the Young Farmer Grant is designed for agriculture ventures and offers up to $20,000. The Skills for Small Business Grant by the Texas Workforce Commission supports small business owners with new worker training. You may receive up to $1,800 for each new employee.
Job Titles:
- Accounts Receivable Financing
Mark joined the Lendio team in the first year of its franchising program. His work has not only helped to launch dozens of Lendio Local "offices" across the country but also to ensure these franchise locations continue running successfully. Throughout his career, Mark has directly worked with hundreds of franchisees in several industries and various capacities. Since 2018, Mark has been leading all aspects of the Lendio Local business, from recruiting new franchisees to ongoing training. Mark is passionate about small businesses as the lifeblood of national and local economies and loves working closely with individuals who embody the "if it is to be, it's up to me" mindset.
Job Titles:
- Chief People Officer
- Leader
Mark Santiago is a driven leader with a strong track record of building successful companies and teams in fintech, financial services, and high tech. His business career started in the Bay Area, working with and learning from great business leaders and companies on the cutting edge of technology. In 2016, Mark was voted a 2016 CXO of the Year by Utah Business Magazine. Prior to his role as Chief of Staff, Mark served as Lendio's CFO for nearly 5 years.
Patricia joined Lendio in 2022, bringing 20 years of experience in digital transformation and product marketing to her role as Chief Experience Officer (CXO). A passionate leader who believes in the power of collaboration and flat teams to drive industry-defining customer experiences, Patricia works cross functionally to drive innovative solutions that help Lendio to fuel the dreams of small business owners. Prior to Lendio, Patricia served as CXO of Nuula, CMO of Better.com, and Global President of digital agency Huge.
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- Member of the Board of Directors
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- Co - Founder
- CPO, Co - Founder
Trent's knack for taking complex business problems and creating elegant technology solutions for small business owners positively impacts Lendio every day. As a founder and the architect of the Lendio platform, Trent's rare mix of technical, business, and problem-solving skills-no matter the challenge-empower him to find a creative solution to any technology problem. Trent's focus on implementing development best practice enables Lendio to consistently deliver value to its customers.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
Job Titles:
- Member of the Executives Team
- SVP, Growth Product Management
Tyler is known for building high performing teams and strategies that are dynamic, scalable, and differentiating. He has a strong track record of helping high-growth companies, including Lendio, increase revenue and deliver substantial value. Previous experience spans Fintech, SaaS, Marketing Agency, Consulting, Fashion, and Education industries. Above all else, Tyler loves solving problems, learning new things, and helping people grow.