Know your why. Understand the real problem you are solving and why it matters. My background in mortgages gave Fincast credibility with lenders and consumers and kept me focused on meaningful impact.
As part of my series about the “How to Navigate and Succeed in the Modern World of Finance”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Benjamin Schieken.
Benjamin Schieken is a fintech entrepreneur and mortgage industry veteran working at the intersection of lending, data, and product design. He is the founder of Fincast, a consumer-first platform that protects borrower identity and shops each mortgage through a reverse auction among vetted lenders, giving people clarity, confidence, and control while uncovering meaningful savings. With years inside lending operations and experience building data-driven products, Benjamin brings a practical, front-line view of what truly helps consumers succeed in modern finance.
Thank you so much for your time! I know that you are a very busy person. Our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your ‘backstory’ and how you got…
