Stephen Bulfer

Stephen Bulfer is the CEO and co-founder of StreamLoan, a company he established in November 2015 in San Francisco, California. StreamLoan is recognized for pioneering innovations in the digital mortgage industry, particularly focusing on mobile-first and cloud-based solutions that enhance the mortgage process through Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and digital workflows.

Professional Background

Before founding StreamLoan, Bulfer held various significant roles, including:

• Entrepreneur-in-Residence at NetApp (2015): Here, he evaluated numerous startups and contributed to product development and innovation.

• Senior Consultant at Deloitte Consulting (2003-2004): He worked on enterprise systems integration and infrastructure design.

Bulfer has extensive experience in building software platforms from the ground up, managing product development, and fostering business growth. Under his leadership, StreamLoan achieved remarkable growth, including a 600% year-over-year increase in 2020.136

Education

Bulfer holds multiple degrees:

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, and Computer Science/Information Systems from Iowa State University (1993-1997).

• MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the University of California, Berkeley (2006-2008).

• MBA in Economics and Entrepreneurship and Real Estate Finance from Columbia University (2006-2008) .14

Contributions and Vision

Bulfer's vision for StreamLoan includes redefining the mortgage industry by integrating technology across various sectors, such as real estate, insurance, and financial services. He has also been involved in angel investing and has contributed to educational technology initiatives.125