LoanSnap CEO and leadership

Allan Carroll is a serial entrepreneur and engineer who wrote his first professional code for a local mortgage company over 20 years ago. Allan holds an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, where he researched compiler algorithms for ultra-parallel architectures. Since, he has started FamilyLink (acquired by Ancestry), Piick (acquired by Fundly), Hangtime, and now, LoanSnap. His companies and technology have scaled to serve tens of millions of people. Allan has also worked with Microsoft Research, helped build MemSQL’s cloud database offering, and advised numerous companies on scaling their software and engineering teams, such as VidAngel, VCare, Amplitude, and Time, Inc. Throughout his career, Allan has focused on joining diverse groups of people and new technologies to create cohesive and scalable software. His true passion lies in building solutions that can enhance people’s lives.

With over 14 years of experience in financial services, Olivia brings a wide range of experience across corporate strategy, financial planning, and capital markets. She is passionate about consumer fintech and the transformative benefits that it can bring to people's lives. She's held numerous leadership roles in finance and business strategy in fintech. Most recently, she led Finance and Business Operations at Apto, a technology company that manages payment programs. Previously, she led Financial Planning & Analysis and served as a Director of Capital Markets at SoFi. Additionally, she's held roles at asset management companies including Sculptor Capital and FS Investments. She holds a B.A. in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University.

Lorne Lahodny is a mortgage industry veteran with over 20 years of experience in building and scaling lending companies. Lorne began his mortgage experience by becoming a successful Loan Originator, a role in which he developed expertise in marketing and business development. He went on to build Secured Funding, a pioneer in the digital lending space and one of the industry’s largest mortgage finance companies. Lorne scaled the company to over a $100 million valuation, with over 3,000 funded loans per month, and a team of over 1000. Lorne’s later career focused on creating a new mortgage firm that could provide smart counsel, great loan products and an amazing consumer experience. DLJ Financial, Inc., the culmination of that vision, has been recognized as a lender of choice by borrowers and partners. From mortgage to escrow, Lorne’s 20+ years of experience in creating, building and managing mortgage businesses has helped grow multiple technology-focused companies with total valuations over $100 million.

Rich Harkwell is a 20+ year veteran in the financial services industry who began his career at Norwest/Wells Fargo. While at Norwest, he attained top sales honors and went on to spearhead their National Call Center team, including overseeing the integration of Norwest’s inside sales operation during an acquisition of Prudential Home Mortgage. Rich went on to join Citi Mortgage, where he led the company’s Consumer Direct, Mortgage Retention, and Relocation Lending units. Midway through his career, and drawn to the emerging online lending space, Rich exited Citi to join a team comprised of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts’ and industry veterans to form Nexstar Financial. Nexstar became a pioneer in the end-to-end digital mortgage industry, won awards for innovative technology, and was ultimately sold to MBNA/Bank of America. Rich has continued his entrepreneurial pursuits by founding an independent insurance brokerage agency and negotiating a successful exit with the private equity investors group GTCR.

Allan Carroll is a serial entrepreneur and engineer who wrote his first professional code for a local mortgage company over 20 years ago. Allan holds an M.S. in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, where he researched compiler algorithms for ultra-parallel architectures. Since, he has started FamilyLink (acquired by Ancestry), Piick (acquired by Fundly), Hangtime, and now, LoanSnap. His companies and technology have scaled to serve tens of millions of people. Allan has also worked with Microsoft Research, helped build MemSQL’s cloud database offering, and advised numerous companies on scaling their software and engineering teams, such as VidAngel, VCare, Amplitude, and Time, Inc. Throughout his career, Allan has focused on joining diverse groups of people and new technologies to create cohesive and scalable software. His true passion lies in building solutions that can enhance people’s lives.