Karen French, SVP of Product at LendKey Technologies, joins Mang-Git to discuss her journey from banking to product management, the complexities of loan products, and the build versus buy decision-making process. Karen shares insights on how LendKey connects borrowers with credit unions, the importance of quick-to-market solutions, and balancing innovation with technology integration. 

00:00 Teaser + Introduction 

01:46 Karen Background and Role at LendKey 

02:36 Understanding LendKey's Digital Platform 

04:01 Karen's Career Journey to Product Management 

08:03 LendKey's Customer and Partner Experience 

16:30 The Build vs. Buy Decision 

27:03 Challenges and Considerations in Building vs. Buying 

45:15 Exciting Projects and Personal Insights 

51:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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