Katie Vander Ark

Katie Vander Ark is the founder and CEO of LendTech, a company she launched in 2023 after quitting her decade-long career in real estate.1 LendTech is a lending management operating system for the real estate industry, aiming to transform how real estate and construction lenders underwrite and fund loans.12

Prior to founding LendTech, Katie gained extensive experience in real estate development, brokerage, and lending, working with top firms including Sotheby's International Realty and Genesis Capital LLC.1 She has over 15 years of experience in real estate finance, technology, and startups.5

Katie holds an Executive Global Master's in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), which she completed between 2018 and 2020.6 She is based in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area.4

In addition to her professional work, Katie has been involved in volunteer activities, including serving as a Board Member for Minds Matter of San Francisco and as an Education Member for the Urban Land Institute.4

Katie is also active in supporting other women-led businesses and has participated in initiatives to help female founders in the tech industry.3