Leaders in Lending
Leaders in Lending is a show for lending professionals who want to grow their consumer lending programs and improve the member experience. Consumers expect faster, easier online experiences from every company, and our guests share how they are bringing their organizations and lending products into the future.
Every two weeks, we deliver actionable advice and key insights from experienced industry voices to help you navigate the evolving world of consumer lending.
The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Upstart.
Recent Episodes
Jan. 7, 2026
The Biggest Lending Lessons We Learned in 2025
In this special year-end edition of Leaders in Lending, Drew Megrey, Barry Roach, and Lynn Sautter Beal reflect on the most impactful conversations from 2025. As lending leaders navigated a year defined by uncertainty, rapid ...
Dec. 23, 2025
The Difference Between Managing and Leading Lending
In this episode of Leaders in Lending, host Barry Roach sits down with Lisa Highley, Chief Lending Officer at the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union, for a candid conversation about what truly separates managing from...
Dec. 10, 2025
The $10B Insight Every Lender Needs
Managing $10 billion in loans teaches you a lot about what truly drives repayment and performance. In this episode of Leaders in Lending, host Lynn Sautter Beal sits down with Jesse Obbink, vice president and general manager ...
Nov. 12, 2025
Planning to Win: Lending Strategies for an Uncertain Economy
The economy is shifting fast, and your lending strategy cannot afford to lag. In this episode of Leaders in Lending, hosts Barry Roach and Drew Megrey explore how scenario planning helps financial leaders stay ahead of market...
Oct. 29, 2025
Winning the Lending Game: What Smart Credit Unions Are Doing Differently
Credit unions are operating in a new lending environment defined by risk, regulation and rapid innovation. In this episode of Leaders in Lending, hosts Barry Roach, Drew Megrey and Lynn Sautter Beal share how forward-thinking...
Oct. 15, 2025
Membership Growth Slowdown? Here’s How Credit Unions Can Fight Back
Credit union membership growth is shrinking as per TruStage research, and the competition isn’t slowing down. In this episode of Leaders in Lending, co-hosts Lynn Sautter Beal, Drew Megrey, and Barry Roach dig into the hard t...