Jessica Zhang
Co-Founder & CEO Pier
Jessica Zhang is the CEO and Co-Founder of Pier, a solution known as "Stripe for Credit" that automates the end-to-end credit lifecycle. Businesses trusts Pier's API-driven solutions to launch scalable, compliant credit products by simplifyingorigination, underwriting, servicing and regulatory reporting. Pier is backed by investors including Y Combinator, Liquid 2 Ventures, ACME and Horizon Ventures. Prior to Pier, Jessica was Chief of Staff at Stilt where she helped launch Onbo, a B2B credit API product, contributing to its over $375 million raise in equity and debt. Jessica has over $7 billion in transaction experience from her work at JPMorgan and is a two-time founder (Oppti, Forbes 30U30). A frequent speaker at fintech conferences and guest lecturer at Cornell University, Jessica is passionate about democratizing access to credit and revolutionizing how businesses approach credit infrastructure. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration.
2025 AGENDA Sessions
Panel: Using API-Driven Fintech to Revolutionize Lending and Credit
The traditional lending and credit landscape faces significant challenges in meeting the needs of modern consumers, creating opportunities for API-driven fintech solutions to revolutionize the industry. In this session, we will explore opportunities in alternative data, the evolving regulatory landscape, and innovative credit score alternatives that are transforming consumer credit. Join this panel to learn about the benefits of cash flow underwriting and data democratization, and gain insights into how these advancements can enhance lending practices and improve access to credit.
Tuesday 11 March 09:15 - 09:55 Titian 2201A - 2301B
Value as a Service
The traditional lending and credit landscape faces significant challenges in meeting the needs of modern consumers, creating opportunities for API-driven fintech solutions to revolutionize the industry. In this session, we will explore opportunities in alternative data, the evolving regulatory landscape, and innovative credit score alternatives that are transforming consumer credit. Join this panel to learn about the benefits of cash flow underwriting and data democratization, and gain insights into how these advancements can enhance lending practices and improve access to credit.
Titian 2201A - 2301B US/Pacific
