Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey Technologies, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities of loan products, and the build versus buy decision-making process. Karen shares insights on how LendKey connects borrowers with credit unions, the importance of quick-to-market solutions, and balancing innovation with technology integration.
Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey Technologies, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities of loan products, and the build versus buy decision-making process. Karen shares insights on how LendKey connects borrowers with credit unions, the importance of quick-to-market solutions, and balancing innovation with technology integration.
00:00 Teaser + Introduction
01:46 Karen Background and Role at LendKey
02:36 Understanding LendKey's Digital Platform
04:01 Karen's Career Journey to Product Management
08:03 LendKey's Customer and Partner Experience
16:30 The Build vs. Buy Decision
27:03 Challenges and Considerations in Building vs. Buying
45:15 Exciting Projects and Personal Insights
51:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts