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Interview with Michael Luxenberg of Bankuity: Revealing the Data that Lenders Don’t Know They’re Missing.
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Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR
Interviewed - Michael Luxenberg, Bankuity.com - LinkedIn: Bankuity
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In This Episode
Rory Holland and Michael Luxenberg discuss how Bankuity is using alternative data and artificial intelligence to build a more accurate picture of what financial wellness really looks like. This approach allows lenders and other businesses to be more inclusive, increase profitability, and serve their customers better. Michael also shares his journey from healthcare to finance and how community is a central theme of his life and career. They explore how errors in the credit application and underwriting process lead to misguided business decisions and cause businesses to miss out on valuable markets, such as gig workers and people with alternative income streams. They also talk about how young people who want to build a career in fintech can position themselves for success.
Key Takeaways
- Inclusivity has been a theme for Michael Luxenberg throughout his life .
- 85% of lending applications have some kind of error.
- Financial wellness is about way more than income.
- Lenders make better decisions when they can see all the data.
- Bankuity believes that community is a vital part of its business model and DNA.
- Bankuity is solving creditworthiness errors in lending and many other industries.
- AI and technology can unlock better insights throughout the customer lifecycle.
- Lenders can “right-size” their credit offerings using better data.
- The future of Fintech lies in leveraging alternative data.
- Michael and his team are in business to make a difference.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Austin and Personal Connections
02:06 Introduction to Bankuity and Its Mission
06:15 Michael Luxenberg's Journey to Fintech
12:04 Understanding Errors in Lending and Financial Wellness
14:58 What Happens When Borrowers Default
18:31 The Inspiration for Founding Bankuity
21:30 Unlocking New Growth with AI and Machine Learning
24:00 Success Stories and Market Positioning of Bankuity
30:12 Future Opportunities in Fintech and Inclusivity
38:39 Advice for Young Professionals in Fintech
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