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In this episode, Bekim is again joined by Chris Colasanti. Chris is a founding team member of Rocket Mortgage Canada and the VP of Strategy & Analytics and Rocket Pro at Rocket Mortgage Canada from Windsor, Ontario. A graduate of the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics, Chris has brought an innovative and energetic demeanor as well as a passion for technology and data driven decision making to Rocket Mortgage Canada since 2020.

Chris is here to discuss:
→ Why it's so hard to start a lender in Canada, including: Canada's oligopolistic banking structure, the "big six", creating barriers for new entrants, slow regulatory changes, and the difficulty of scaling with high capital requirements & tighter margins.
→ The differences between the Canada and US lending industries like technology and unit economics, and how Canada's risk-averse culture is becoming detrimental to innovation and economic growth.
→ The lessons learned from Rocket Mortgage Canada's journey, the enduing spirit of the team and building a strong culture, and the importance of innovators carrying the torch forward.

Chris's 1st Lending Thoughts Appearance: www.lendingthoughts.com/e/11-chris-colasanti

Chris Colasanti's LinkedIn: @ChrisColasanti

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In this episode, Bekim is joined by Kyle Dionne. Kyle is the Senior Director of Brokerage & Lender Operations at Rocket Mortgage Canada. Born and raised in Windsor, Ontario, he also attended the University of Windsor, where he achieved an honours degree in Labour Studies & Sociology, and eventually got a Bachelor of Education. Kyle and his family then moved to England, where he spent a decade teaching, before returning home to Windsor in the summer of 2020. Kyle is a dynamic and results-driven senior leader, specializing in process optimization, strategic leadership, and talent development, with a history of success in developing teams and consistently achieving key business results.

Kyle is here to discuss:
→ The need for speed & certainty in the mortgage process, what "blackjack deals" are, and how they're the key to a higher completion rate & funding more files.
→ Building trust & accountability with a new team, creating a culture of continuous incremental improvements, and the lynchpin of communication in bringing teams together.
→ Improving the future of the lending industry, what motivates Kyle, and leaving a legacy & lasting impact.

Kyle Dionne's LinkedIn: @KyleDionne

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In this episode, Bekim is joined by Shubha Dasgupta. Shubha is the Co-Founder, President, & CEO of Toronto-based Pineapple, a leading mortgage industry disruptor. Since joining the mortgage industry in 2008, Shubha has focused on leveraging technology while prioritizing customer experience to transform the sector. As an award-winning executive, his unique vision and expertise have been instrumental in building and growing Pineapple, which boasts over 700 brokers in its network today. Shubha is also a philanthropic leader who actively engages with various non-profit organizations in the Toronto community, and his reputation as a mortgage industry thought leader makes him a highly sought-after public speaker and media expert.

Shubha is here to discuss:
→ How his family values have shaped his business values, how there's more than one right way to get to a destination, and why they took Pineapple public.
→ If regulators or brokerages are responsible for a broker's mortgage education, why brokers should think like athletes, and his overall vision for elevating Canadian brokers.
→ The fundamental impact brokers have on the lives of Canadians, multiple ways brokers positively impact the Canadian economy, and how the broker community should be measuring success.

Pineapple Mortgage Website: www.gopineapple.com

Pineapple Mortgage LinkedIn: @PineappleMortgage

Pineapple Mortgage Instagram: @pineapplemortgage

Pineapple Mortgage YouTube: @PineappleMortgage

Shubha Dasgupta's LinkedIn: @ShubhaDasgupta

Shubha Dasgupta's Instagram: @shubs88

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