David KleininNotes from the FieldMy second visit to Ghana: a lesson in gratitudeEditor’s Note: In October, Pencils of Promise and members of the CommonBond community, including CommonBond CEO & Co-Founder, David Klein…Nov 21, 2016Nov 21, 2016
David KleinHow to Raise Startup Capital in a Tough Funding EnvironmentOriginally published on Forbes.com.Sep 29, 2016Sep 29, 2016
David KleinNext stage for CommonBond: $300M+ in new funding, an acquisition of a great company, and a…I am thrilled to announce some big news at CommonBond: we just raised over $300 million in new funding, acquired a student loan management…Jul 19, 2016Jul 19, 2016
David KleinMy thoughts on the Lending Club CEO’s resignationSo the CEO of Lending Club resigned. I wasn’t expecting that. Folks have talked about how new, smaller marketplace lenders could make…May 9, 2016May 9, 2016
David KleinThe Silver Lining in an Uncertain Market EnvironmentThere is no sugarcoating the facts: 2016 has not been off to an easy start for the lending industry. From the volatility that has affected…Apr 25, 2016Apr 25, 2016
David KleinWhy More Businesses Need a “1-for-1” Social MissionSome have argued recently that companies with social missions don’t really make the world a better place. But I disagree because I’ve seen…Dec 17, 20151Dec 17, 20151
David KleinHow the Government Can Spur Innovation in Marketplace LendingThe evidence is building that marketplace lending is rivaling and even beating traditional banks at breadth of product offerings, pricing…Nov 16, 2015Nov 16, 2015
David KleinHow to Ace the Startup LifeGetting straight A’s in school is quite a feat. But getting straight A’s at a startup is a must. From my view at the helm of CommonBond…Nov 4, 2015Nov 4, 2015
David KleininNotes from the FieldWhat I Learned From Ghana: Why Social Missions MatterEarlier this month, I went to Ghana with three of our borrowers and two of our employees. The purpose was to see our “Social Promise” in…Nov 3, 2015Nov 3, 2015
David KleinMarketplace Lending in 2015: From the Margins to the MainstreamSome have likened it to the California Gold Rush. Others have said it’s poised to completely disrupt the centuries-old banking industry as…Nov 2, 2015Nov 2, 2015