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Notes from the Field

My second visit to Ghana: a lesson in gratitude

Editor’s Note: In October, Pencils of Promise and members of the CommonBond community, including CommonBond CEO & Co-Founder, David Klein…

Nov 21, 2016

My second visit to Ghana: a lesson in gratitude

Nov 21, 2016

David Klein

How to Raise Startup Capital in a Tough Funding Environment

Originally published on Forbes.com.

Sep 29, 2016

Sep 29, 2016

David Klein

Next 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, 2016

Next stage for CommonBond: $300M+ in new funding, an acquisition of a great company, and a…

Jul 19, 2016

David Klein

My thoughts on the Lending Club CEO’s resignation

So the CEO of Lending Club resigned. I wasn’t expecting that. Folks have talked about how new, smaller marketplace lenders could make…

May 9, 2016

May 9, 2016

David Klein

The Silver Lining in an Uncertain Market Environment

There 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, 2016

The Silver Lining in an Uncertain Market Environment

Apr 25, 2016

David Klein

Why More Businesses Need a “1-for-1” Social Mission

Some 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, 2015

Why More Businesses Need a “1-for-1” Social Mission

Dec 17, 2015

David Klein

How the Government Can Spur Innovation in Marketplace Lending

The evidence is building that marketplace lending is rivaling and even beating traditional banks at breadth of product offerings, pricing…

Nov 16, 2015

How the Government Can Spur Innovation in Marketplace Lending

Nov 16, 2015

David Klein

How to Ace the Startup Life

Getting 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, 2015

How to Ace the Startup Life

Nov 4, 2015

David Klein
in
Notes from the Field

What I Learned From Ghana: Why Social Missions Matter

Earlier 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, 2015

What I Learned From Ghana: Why Social Missions Matter

Nov 3, 2015

David Klein

Marketplace Lending in 2015: From the Margins to the Mainstream

Some 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, 2015

Marketplace Lending in 2015: From the Margins to the Mainstream

Nov 2, 2015

David Klein

David Klein

Founder @CommonBond | Changing the face of finance | Powering social good | Former @McKinsey @AmericanExpress | Fan of TED Talks | Future family man

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