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The Lending Link Powered by GDS Link is a podcast hosted by Rich Alterman and designed for the modern-day lender. Each episode deeply delves into innovation within the financial services industry and transformation efforts, including AI / ML integration, Modeling, Risk Management Tactics, and redefining Customer Experiences.We have a wide range of guests from various lending institutions and diverse organizations who talk about strategies, technology, and everything in between.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Lending Link Powered by GDS Link is a podcast hosted by Rich Alterman and designed for the modern-day lender. Each episode deeply delves into innovation within the financial services industry and transformation efforts, including AI / ML integration, Modeling, Risk Management Tactics, and redefining Customer Experiences.
Recent episodes include "The Fraud You Can’t See Coming: Deepfakes and AI Impersonation" (28 January 2026, 31 minutes), "Automating small business underwriting when identity isn’t straightforward" (16 December 2025, 30 minutes), and "Behind the Partnership: How GDS Link and Stratyfy Are Building Trust in Credit Decisioning" (23 October 2025, 42 minutes).
The Lending Link publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 40 minutes across 53 episodes.
Booking probability for The Lending Link is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Lending Link requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Lending Link's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Lending Link are Lending & Credit Cards and Investing & Wealth Management. The Lending Link has a news audience.
The Lending Link is a news podcast with 53 episodes published.
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<p>Why is fraud getting harder to spot just as AI gets better at pretending to be human? In this episode of The Lending Link, host Nathan George sits down with Justin Keene, Ph.D., CEO and Co-Founder of Moveris, to...
<p>Why is underwriting small businesses so much harder than underwriting individuals? In this episode of The Lending Link, host Nathan George sits down with Michael LaSala from Baselayer to unpack one of the most...
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<p>How is data science changing the way we lend? In thisepisode of The Lending Link, host Nathan George sits down with Aarthi Muthukrishnan, Chief Product Officer at GDS Link, and Jose Tagunicar, Head of Product...
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<p>Most lenders are still treating bank data like a second-look tool. That’s a missed opportunity.</p><p>Open banking has changed, and so has the way lenders can use cashflow data to make smarter, faster credit...
<p>Most conversations about fraud either overcomplicate the tech or overlook what's happening on the ground. This one skips the noise and gets real.</p><p><br>Join Darren Thomas, Director of Data Solutions at Point...
<p>In this episode, Jill Robb explores the growing threat of synthetic identity fraud in auto lending and lenders' strategies to fight back. From income misrepresentation to false employment claims, we unpack what's...
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<p>Embedded finance, AI, and digital transformation aren’t just buzzwords—they’re reshaping how financial products are built, delivered, and scaled. But with the rapid pace of change, how can fintechs, lenders, and...
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<p>In this insightful episode of The Lending Link, Rich Alterman sits down with Sarah Way Milovich, General Counsel and VP of Compliance at Carleton, Inc., to explore the intricacies of lending compliance, with a...
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<p>On this episode of The Lending Link, host Rich Alterman sits down with Agus Sudjianto, Senior Vice President of Risk and Technology at h2o.ai, for a candid conversation about the evolution of AI and machine learning...
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<p>In the latest episode of The Lending Link, Rich chats with Jason Appel, Executive Vice-President & Chief Risk Officer at goeasy.</p> <p>In this episode, Rich and Jason discuss goeasy's mission to provide everyday...
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<p>Join us for an insightful episode of the Lending Link Podcast as host Rich Alterman chats with Peter Renton, former CEO of FinTech Nexus and now leading CEO of Renton & Co, LLC.</p> <p>In this episode, Rich and Peter...
<p>Join us on the Lending Link Podcast, powered by GDS Link, where we explore the latest in data decisioning and credit risk solutions. In this episode, host Rich Alterman chats with Misha Esipov, the CEO and co-founder...
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<p>In this episode of The Lending Link, host Rich Alterman sits down with Adam Elliott, the CEO and Founder of Kevari, to delve into the critical issue of identity fraud and its evolving complexities.</p> <p>Adam begins...
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<p>Join host Rich Alterman as he chats with Carlos Caro, founder of New Market Growth. Carlos delves into affiliate marketplaces, sharing insights from his journey at Credit Karma and Capital One. Discover how these...
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<p>In this episode of the Lending Link Podcast, host Rich Alterman welcomes Brett van Aswegen, CEO of Wonga, for an in-depth discussion on the South African lending market and Wonga's strategic evolution. Brett outlines...
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<p>In this episode of The Lending Link LIVE, recorded at the Fintech Meetup in March 2024, host Rich Alterman talks with Liz Pagel, Senior Vice President at TransUnion. They explore the dynamic world of "Buy Now, Pay...
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<p>In this engaging episode of the Lending Link Podcast, our host, Rich Alterman, welcomes Adam Goller, the Executive Vice President and Head of Fintech Banking at Cross River Bank, for a deep dive into the...
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<p>In this episode of The Lending Link LIVE, host Rich Alterman is joined by Mike Horrocks, SVP of Corporate Strategy and Product Marketing at Baker Hill, at the 2024 FinTech Meetup in Las Vegas. Horrocks brings over...
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<p>On this installment of Lending Link LIVE from the show floor at FinTech Meetup, host Rich Alterman takes us into the dynamic world of financial services with Javier Alvarado, Director of Financial Services at...
<p>Welcome to another special edition of The Lending Link LIVE, recorded during the 2024 Fintech Meetup in Las Vegas. Host Rich Alterman sat down with Brad Tompkins, the visionary Chief Information Officer of Vergent...
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