Jason van den Brand

Jason van den Brand is a serial entrepreneur and experienced executive currently serving as the Co-Founder and CEO of Wellahead, a position he has held since November 2022.1 Wellahead is described as an unbiased marketplace that helps families quickly secure funds for care while protecting them from financial predators.1

Professional Background

Jason has a strong track record as a founder and CEO, having launched and led four companies, with three successful exits.1 His expertise lies at the intersection of financial technology, real estate, and aging technology.1

Career Highlights

Previous Ventures::

• CEO and Founder of Lenda (April 2014 - March 2019), which was acquired by Reali in March 20191
• Chief Lending Officer at Reali (April 2019 - June 2022)1
• CEO and Founder of Orion Home Loans (March 2007 - April 2014)1
• Director and Owner of Urban Escapes (September 2009 - October 2010), acquired by LivingSocial in October 20101

Education

Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Penn State University (1998-2002) and also studied Business and Economics at Maastricht University in 2002.1

Skills and Expertise

Jason's specialties include:

• Executive-level management
• Project and product management
• P&L management
• Startups and venture capital fundraising
• Fintech and mortgage industry expertise
• Business process optimization
• Sales and go-to-market strategies1

As a leader in the fintech and real estate sectors, Jason van den Brand continues to innovate in the field of financial services, particularly focusing on solutions that benefit families and homeowners.