Lendio CEO and leadership

Brock Blake is the CEO and founder of Lendio, the largest online marketplace of small business loans in the U.S. Brock believes that access to capital should be simpler and quicker for small business owners, and he’s built a successful company around solving this problem. Brock leads the team that has helped business owners get access to more than $1B in funding. An Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, Forbes columnist, and Utah’s Emerging Executive of the Year, Brock’s dedication extends far beyond the boardroom. He has shaped a superior company culture with a humble and hungry team that is passionate about driving results and giving back. For every loan facilitated on Lendio’s marketplace platform, Lendio Gives, an employee contribution and employer matching program, donates a percentage of funds to low-income entrepreneurs around the world through Kiva.org. Brock’s most important accomplishments come from being a husband and a father of four.

As the Chief Technology Officer, Trent has knack for taking complex business problems and creating elegant technology solutions for small business owners which positively impacts Lendio every day. As a founder and the architect of the Lendio platform, Trent’s rare mix of technical, business, and problem-solving skills—no matter the challenge—empower him to find a creative solution to any technology problem. Trent’s focus on implementing development best practice enables Lendio to consistently deliver value to our customers.

Ben Davis is a Chief Franchising Officer at Lendio and Chief Revenue Officer at Lendio.

Chad Iverson is a CFO and COO at Lendio and Board Member at Canyons School District and is based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He has worked as Manager - Business Development at Interlink Management Corp, Director of Operations - Auctions at Autotrader.com, and Senior Director of Client Services at Willis Towers Watson's OneExchange. Chad attended University of Chicago Booth School of Business between 2002 and 2004 and Brigham Young University (BYU) between 1990 and 1996.

• Expert in all strategic and functional aspects of marketing, online and offline, including digital and corporate marketing strategy, integrated marketing communications, customer lifecycle management, product development, market research and go-to-market planning, database/direct marketing and creative development

• Innovative, entrepreneurial approach and success in launching new businesses and products - from hands-on details to long-term vision and direction

• Data-driven marketer with superior ability to develop, analyze and draw conclusions from data and segmentation models to then set, and report on, success metrics, models and goals

• Accomplished at all levels of communication, presentation, writing and negotiating, plus prioritization skills, with proven ability to manage and coordinate departments to meet complex objectives

• Respected leader, passionate at developing positive teams and cross-departmental dynamics

Brock Blake is the CEO and founder of Lendio, the largest online marketplace of small business loans in the U.S. Brock believes that access to capital should be simpler and quicker for small business owners, and he’s built a successful company around solving this problem. Brock leads the team that has helped business owners get access to more than $1B in funding. An Inc. 500 CEO, national keynote speaker, Forbes columnist, and Utah’s Emerging Executive of the Year, Brock’s dedication extends far beyond the boardroom. He has shaped a superior company culture with a humble and hungry team that is passionate about driving results and giving back. For every loan facilitated on Lendio’s marketplace platform, Lendio Gives, an employee contribution and employer matching program, donates a percentage of funds to low-income entrepreneurs around the world through Kiva.org. Brock’s most important accomplishments come from being a husband and a father of four.

As the Chief Technology Officer, Trent has knack for taking complex business problems and creating elegant technology solutions for small business owners which positively impacts Lendio every day. As a founder and the architect of the Lendio platform, Trent’s rare mix of technical, business, and problem-solving skills—no matter the challenge—empower him to find a creative solution to any technology problem. Trent’s focus on implementing development best practice enables Lendio to consistently deliver value to our customers.