AAPL Constituency Podcast: The Voices Behind the Industry

On this episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson sit down with industry leader Nema Daghbandan to discuss the transformation of AAPL from a sponsorship-driven conference into a member-first association. They cover the importance of principle over profit, the rising professionalization of private lending, and key partnerships like Fortra and Lightning Docs.

The conversation also gets personal — exploring faith, servant leadership, ego vs. organization, and practical advice Nima would give his younger self. Listen for insights on building trust, standardizing best practices, and the long game of growing a responsible private credit industry.

For more information on Fortra Law and Lightning Docs, visit FortraLaw.com and LightningDocs.ai

On this episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson sit down with industry leader Nema Daghbandan to discuss the transformation of AAPL from a sponsorship-driven conference into a member-first association. They cover the importance of principle over profit, the rising professionalization of private lending, and key partnerships like Fortra and Lightning Docs.

The conversation also gets personal — exploring faith, servant leadership, ego vs. organization, and practical advice Nima would give his younger self. Listen for insights on building trust, standardizing best practices, and the long game of growing a responsible private credit industry.

For more information on Fortra Law and Lightning Docs, visit FortraLaw.com and LightningDocs.ai

In this inaugural episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson trace the association’s journey from a small, struggling organization to an influential industry leader. Linda shares her 12-year story of rebuilding AAPL through membership focus, education, advocacy, and legislation. Listen for candid insights on leadership, inclusivity, ethics, and the influx of institutional capital into private lending, plus a look at upcoming programs and the organization’s future direction.

In this inaugural episode of the AAPL Constituency Podcast, hosts Linda Hyde and Eddie Wilson trace the association’s journey from a small, struggling organization to an influential industry leader. Linda shares her 12-year story of rebuilding AAPL through membership focus, education, advocacy, and legislation.

Listen for candid insights on leadership, inclusivity, ethics, and the influx of institutional capital into private lending, plus a look at upcoming programs and the organization’s future direction.