Big congrats to Angela Blackburn, our Chief People Officer, for being named one of KCBJ’s 20 to Know in Banking! We agree, she's awesome.
You can bank on results by incorporating these people into your network.
About us
Lead is a state-chartered bank building technology-first, compliant banking infrastructure. Its banking-as-a-service (BaaS) platform delivers programmable products designed for direct integration into transaction workflows—enabling fintechs, consumer and digital asset companies to scale with compliance and creativity. With decades of experience navigating complex regulations and developing modern technology, Lead supports partners in bringing innovative financial solutions to market. In addition to its BaaS platform, the company offers full-service business and personal banking to clients across the U.S.
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http://lead.bank
External link for Lead
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Kansas City, Missouri
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1928
- Specialties
- Banking as a Service, Fintech, Commercial Lending, Business Lending, Strategic Financial Solutions, Embedded Finance, BaaS, Capital Markets Lending, and Loan Origination
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Employees at Lead
Updates
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Join me at Risky Business NY on August 13th! I'm teaming up with Unit21 for a day of tactical sessions & fireside chats about the increasing role of AI in FinCrime Ops. I'll be breaking down some early learnings from our AI Agent deployments, and how to think about AI implementation for Fincrime teams. Request to attend here: https://hubs.li/Q03wkYpp0 #Riskybusiness #fincrime #AI
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The NYSE is proud to sponsor CNBC's Disruptor 50 list. On June 11, we joined CNBC Senior Media & Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin and this year’s honorees for a private dinner in New York, celebrating the groundbreaking companies recognized on the 2025 list. Congratulations to all the Disruptor 50 honorees for driving innovation and redefining industries! #Disruptor50
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Banking doesn’t stand still and neither do the institutions shaping its future. At Prelim, we’re excited to partner with forward-thinking financial institutions like Lead to modernize deposit onboarding and deliver exceptional customer service at scale. As Lead puts it: “Prelim’s unified deposit onboarding experience will serve everyone from individual consumers and commercial businesses to fintech clients, streamlining account access while maintaining the high-touch service Lead is known for.” By leveraging the right technology, banks like Lead aren’t just serving today’s customers—they’re building the foundation for tomorrow’s growth. #Prelim #BankingInnovation #CustomerExperience #Fintech
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We’re proud to share that Lead has been named to CNBC Disruptors 50 list for the second year in a row! It’s an honor to be recognized alongside companies shaping the future of their industries—and a testament to our team’s commitment to building technology-first, compliant banking infrastructure. At Lead, we deliver programmable banking products designed for direct integration into transaction workflows—powering the next generation of fintech and embedded finance. See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/eXRZAa8C
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A huge shout out to Lead for their ongoing support of the work we do at CAPA! We can't wait to Play Like a Kid with y'all next week! #CAPACares #PlayLikeAKid
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Lead reposted this
🏦 Calling all banks. Are you struggling to move from reactive risk management to proactive intelligence? Daniel Schneider, CAMS and Mauricio Leandro, CAMS will share how Lead and CCBank are transforming their fraud and AML operations by embracing AI, unified data strategies, and sunsetting old ways. You won't want to miss this American Banker panel discussion, moderated by Trisha Kothari. RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/e4iuuRhG #americanbanker #fraud #aml
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Come on over and check out our open roles! https://lnkd.in/gNiUQK-E
I'm #hiring a Sr. Engineering Manager and an Engineering Manager! Join us to lead a high-performing team that is building bank infrastructure for the world’s leading fintechs and crypto companies. You’ll drive the development of scalable, reliable cloud-native systems, guide exceptional engineers, and collaborate across functions to deliver innovative financial products. We're looking for leaders with deep experience in building large-scale, public cloud–based distributed systems and a track record of strong engineering leadership. If you’re passionate about performance, scalability, and building enduring platforms, we’d love to meet you. Interested in this opportunity? Reach out to me directly or apply at: https://lnkd.in/gS_jfT6T.
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Looking forward to Newcomer's #breakingthebank tomorrow! Jacqueline Reses will join an incredible lineup to talk about the future of fintech, digital assets, and what it takes to build enduring companies. Check out the video from her 2024 session here: https://lnkd.in/gUWxS73R Apply to attend here: https://lnkd.in/e4QvMBea
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