In this episode of Pinpointe Unfiltered, Rachel and Josh sit down with Tom DeRose, co-founder and CEO of Panda Guarantee—the new third-party guarantor making serious waves in the NYC rental market. Tired of overpriced guarantor fees, endless documentation, and getting ghosted by support teams? Yeah, so was Tom.

Tom shares how his own frustration as a student renter led him to launch Panda: a faster, cheaper, and more human solution for NYC renters who don’t have perfect credit—or any credit at all. From international newcomers to startup employees relocating on a deadline, Panda is offering something the other guys won’t: approvals with empathy, claims with speed, and landlord partnerships that actually benefit both sides.

If you're navigating apartment hunting, managing employee relocation, or just want to avoid getting screwed by outdated rental processes, this episode’s for you.

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