Oportun

Congratulations to Javier Villanueva, a Senior Security Manager on our Global Security Team for completing the prestigious 13-week FBI Citizen's Academy. We sat down with him to talk about his career and what the Academy is like.

As Women's History Month draws to a close, we honor women and their allies worldwide. We are inspired by those who came before us, those in the now, and those in the next generation who will continue to inspire! We want to express our gratitude to our Women's Initiative Network (WIN) Employee Resource Group (ERG), which organized many activities to honor and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women in our communities. Some of the highlights include: ·      Holding "Getting to Know You" sessions, including one with our VP of Member Servicing, @Veronica Semler, who shared her personal and professional path and leadership philosophy.  ·      Celebrating Women who Inspire and foster diversity, equity, and an inclusive world by sharing images across our internal channels and social media. ·      Showcasing Women in Science, like Kalpana Chawla, who became the first Indian woman in Space, and Hedy Lamarr, an actress and inventor who co-authored the technology on which modern Wi-Fi is based. ·      Wearing purple, green, or white on Women's Colors Day. Purple represents justice, dignity, and loyalty to the cause, Green symbolizes hope, and White represents purity. We want to thank all our Team Members who participated in these special moments and activities. We are proud of the WIN ERG, which fosters an inclusive and empowering environment for all. May your year be filled with recognition and appreciation and thank you for your profound impact on everyone around you.

We are thrilled to share that Oportun has been named a winner in the 2024 FinTech Breakthrough Awards for “Best Use of AI in Fintech”. This is the third time in six years that Oportun has won this prestigious industry competition, with prior wins as the “Best Consumer Lending Company” and “Best Consumer Lending Product”.   Oportun is holistically addressing two fundamental obstacles to financial resilience: adequate savings and access to responsible credit when needed. Through the use of advanced technology like AI, we have provided $17.8 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved members more than $2.4 billion in interest and fees, and helped them set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually and more than $10 billion cumulatively in personal savings.   https://lnkd.in/dnZe54Zz

We are thrilled to share that Oportun has been named a winner in the 2024 FinTech Breakthrough Awards for “Best Use of AI in Fintech”. This is the third time in six years that Oportun has won this prestigious industry competition, with prior wins as the “Best Consumer Lending Company” and “Best Consumer Lending Product”.   Oportun is holistically addressing two fundamental obstacles to financial resilience: adequate savings and access to responsible credit when needed. Through the use of advanced technology like AI, we have provided $17.8 billion in responsible and affordable credit, saved members more than $2.4 billion in interest and fees, and helped them set aside an average of more than $1,800 annually and more than $10 billion cumulatively in personal savings.   https://lnkd.in/dnZe54Zz

The health and safety of our teammates is always our top priority, so we are very proud to have been recognized by the Mexican Institute of Social Security with the grant of a Safe and Healthy Workplace Environments (ELSSA) badge. ELSSA badges are reserved for companies that have demonstrated that they actively promote safe and healthy work environments focused on mitigating risk factors, preventing accidents at work, and encouraging healthier habits. When our people feel healthy, happy, and safe, they can more readily be at their best when serving the financial needs of our members.

We are pleased to welcome Carlos Minetti and Mohit Daswani to the Oportun Board of Directors. According to our CEO, Raul Vazquez, “Carlos and Mohit offer a wealth of experience and expertise in consumer-related financial services that will fortify our path towards profitable, sustainable growth.” https://lnkd.in/gyNxPPMw

As a provider of consumer-facing financial services, our members entrust us with their data and financial futures, obligations we take seriously. Oportun invests in our systems and people in order to help ensure the integrity of our members’ data. With Data Privacy Week recently passed, we sat down for 5 Questions With Angel N. J., Oportun's Senior Manager Security Engagement & Education.

Proud of our Director of Data Security, Carlos Carlos, who was interviewed by Amazon Web Services (AWS) about how we are leveraging AWS Macie to reduce risks to our member’s sensitive data. Special recognition to our dedicated Data Security team for their unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of data protection. https://lnkd.in/gij68Jzp

Among BadCredit.org’s “10 Most Innovative Savings Products for 2023,” we are proud to report that the Oportun app was named the “#1 Savings Product for Spenders.” According to the reviewers: “The app makes saving as effortless as possible by working within your financial limits and recommending strategies to increase your results...Along the way, you can count on the Oportun app to encourage you and celebrate your success. It’s almost like you have a friend standing by to hold you accountable, and everybody needs that.” https://lnkd.in/gZnxsbSw

Yesterday was the conclusion of Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) and we want to thank our hOLA ERG who organized a series of educational and engaging virtual and in-person activities to honor and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of the U.S. Latino community. Some of the celebration highlights included a conversation with Tina Fernandez, fellow at Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, on Latinidad, a fireside chat on purpose-driven leadership with our CEO, Raul Vazquez, and a “Cafecito” (Spanish-language coffee chat) with Gonzalo Palacio, our Chief Marketing Officer. Additionally, our team members were able to engage in a meaningful dialogue on the “Growing Latino Economic Power” with Lyanne Alfaro, founder of Moneda Moves. Many thanks to our team members who joined in on this celebration and participated in our guacamole recipe challenge during our in-person socials in our San Carlos and Frisco offices!