LendEDU
AcquiredYC W16New York City, US · Founded 2014 · 10 employees · 1 known investors
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LendEDU publishes educational resources and comparative reviews to help consumers make informed financial decisions about loans, mortgages, and other financial products. The company earns revenue from affiliate partnerships with financial service providers featured on its platform.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W16)
LendEDU was founded in 2014 by Matthew Lenhard.
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Matthew LenhardinFounder/CTOMatthew Lenhard was Co-Founder and CTO at ContainIQ before founding LendEDU.
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Danny DoverinChief Operating OfficerHe previously consulted for major technology and media companies including Facebook, Microsoft, and Hulu, and built expertise in search engine optimization, digital marketing, and web development; he is the author of two books and has spoken on artificial intelligence and technology topics at venues including Google and Yale University.
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Ellen StevensinPresidentShe has background in performance marketing and data analytics, and has held leadership roles focused on strategy and team growth.
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- What does LendEDU do?
- LendEDU publishes educational resources and comparative reviews to help consumers make informed financial decisions about loans, mortgages, and other financial products. The company earns revenue from affiliate partnerships with financial service providers featured on its platform.
- Who founded LendEDU?
- LendEDU was founded by Matthew Lenhard in 2014.
- Who are LendEDU's investors?
- LendEDU's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is LendEDU headquartered?
- LendEDU is headquartered in New York City, US.