The Future of Fintech with Bo Brustkern, Co-Founder & CEO of LendIt Fintech

Miguel Armaza sits down with Bo Brustkern, Co-Founder & CEO of LendIt Fintech, one of the world’s leading fintech events and media companies. In this episode, we talk about Bo’s background, LendIt’s incredible journey, and his take on some of the most interesting fintech trends out there.

Bo also talked about LendIt USA 2020, their upcoming online conference scheduled for September 29 — October 1. Bo is convinced this year’s agenda will be their best on yet, featuring 4,000+ attendees, 1,500+ companies, and 230+ speakers from 50+ countries.

For Wharton Fintech listeners interested in attending, LendIt has offered a 15% discount using the promo code WHARTON15%. Wharton Fintech will then donate the proceeds of our commission to First Generation Investors, a non-profit that teaches high school students in underserved communities the power of investing.

Bo Brustkern

For over 20 years, Bo Brustkern has set himself apart as a leader in understanding, funding and leading cutting-edge developments in fintech and financial services. In addition to co-founding and leading LendIt Fintech, Mr. Brustkern co-founded Arcstone Valuation (2006), Arcstone Equity Research (2010) and NSR Invest (2013). Previously, he was a venture capitalist at Rustic Canyon Partners in Silicon Valley; and a private equity investor at BACE Industries in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Brustkern earned his MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA, with distinction as a Deutschman Venture Fellow, in 2001; and his BA from Dartmouth College in 1995.

LendIt Fintech

LendIt Fintech is the world’s leading fintech events company. Businesses, entrepreneurs and investors from around the world rely on LendIt for the best and most valuable industry gatherings, timely and insightful information they can get nowhere else, and as a showcase for the innovation transforming financial services.