Part I of my interview with Lucas Timberlake, General Partner at Fintech Ventures Fund. Luke and I discussed alternative lending business models, what founders of tech-enabled specialized lending startups need to know before raising capital, and some of the red flags he sees in startups who think they have created something unique in the alternative credit space. Part II of our interview will cover related topics in more depth and how fintech lending startups can accelerate originations, deliver unique customer experiences, and more.