Ankur Jain

Ankur Jain, Founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, discusses his innovative approach to transforming rent into rewards, making homeownership more attainable for younger generations. He shares insights on navigating regulatory challenges and successfully raising $250 million to fund his vision. Ankur reflects on his time at Tinder and explores the unique financial behaviors of Gen Z and Millennials. Plus, he recounts the extraordinary experience of hosting his wedding at the Great Pyramids of Giza, blending romance with adventure.

Ankur Jain, founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, discusses his innovative journey transforming the way payments are made for rent and mortgages. Inspired by American Express’s rewards programs, he reveals plans for homeowners to earn points on mortgage payments. Jain shares insights about the challenges of modernizing payment systems for younger customers and the partnerships with banks that could disrupt traditional financial dynamics. He also emphasizes the importance of legal immigration in fostering innovation within the tech sector.

Ankur Jain, founder and CEO of Bilt — a payments and rewards platform focused on housing and neighborhood commerce. He walks through Bilt’s expansion from rent rewards into leases, maintenance, and local merchant ties. He outlines rent-to-credit rewards, AI concierge plans for neighborhood services, mortgage partnerships, and why Bilt operates like a commerce platform rather than a bank.