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E987: The Next Unicorns: Upgrade CEO & Co-founder Renaud Laplanche is empowering users to better understand credit through his consumer credit platform, announces the Upgrade Card, shares insights on taking LendingClub public & how startups have changed since he started his first company in 2000 – E

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Evolving the Lending Landscape

This chapter explores the transformation of the lending industry through a marketplace model that connects borrowers and lenders directly. It highlights the impact of the financial crisis, consumer concerns about loan defaults, and advancements in loan underwriting, while emphasizing responsible lending and credit risk management.

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