Fixing Real Estate Finance with Stavvy's Kosta Ligris

I had practiced real estate law and built title and settlement companies in New England and the East Coast. I have always looked at our industry and consumer lending as a massive opportunity to continue to develop and innovate.

Trying to remove all the fragmentation that exists in the [real estate] purchase process. Ideally making the experience of buying, selling or refinancing smoother, more secure and transparent.

Getting the right team together is the toughest part of any startup - you want to move fast but disciplined. It sets the tone and culture - and I have always been about people. Its people first - our people, our customers, etc.

Partnerships with title insurance underwriters have been key for our growth and go to market. I have also leveraged my network of over 20 years in real estate.

Changing behavior is always a tough task. And usually it is just getting people to embrace innovation and change, off of the status quo.

Its complex - understanding how all of the parties and stakeholders think and interact are the key. The user experience is the magic that brings it all together and we obsess over that.

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