TeqTuesday #23 – The Parking Lot

In TeqTuesday Episode 23, industry leaders explore the concept of the parking lot, the backlog of ideas and enhancements that get deferred during implementation. The conversation focuses on what happens after go live, from revisiting those priorities to refining workflows, clarifying ownership, and strengthening communication so systems can evolve and scale beyond the initial launch.

Teq Tuesday #22 – Automate by Default

In Teq Tuesday #22, three equipment finance lenders pull back the curtain on what it takes to automate by default. Instead of forcing automation into outdated processes, they built their operations around it from day one. The conversation dives into how they reduced busy work, accelerated workflows, and created scalable lending experiences by focusing human effort where it matters most.

Teq Tuesday #21 – The Most Powerful Question in Equipment Finance

In Teq Tuesday #21, Kristian Dolan and David Trost explore what they call the most powerful question in equipment finance and why the answer can completely change the way lenders approach growth, efficiency, and customer experience. The conversation dives into how the right questions uncover operational bottlenecks, reveal opportunities for automation, and help teams focus on what actually drives long-term success in lending.

Teq Tuesday #20 – The Expensive Comma

A missing comma usually doesn’t seem like a big deal…until it changes the meaning of a contract, creates confusion in a credit package, or slows down a deal that should’ve already been approved. In Teq Tuesday #20, Kristian Dolan and David Trost break down “the expensive comma” and the surprisingly costly role small data errors play in equipment finance operations. From messy applications to inconsistent formatting and manual corrections, they explore how tiny mistakes turn into major inefficiencies when your processes aren’t built to catch them early.

Teq Tuesday #19 – Build vs. Buy: Loan origination software

Every lender eventually runs into the same question: build your own platform or buy one that already works? In Teq Tuesday #19, Kristian Dolan and David Trost break down the real cost of custom loan origination software, from drawn-out development timelines to the ongoing maintenance most teams underestimate. They also explore why most lender workflows are far more similar than people think, and where it actually makes sense to invest in differentiation.

Teq Tuesday #18 – Are fintech lenders still a thing?

The fintech takeover was supposed to reshape equipment finance overnight, but the reality looks a little different. In Teq Tuesday #18, we unpack what actually happened after all the disruption headlines, and why traditional lenders are still standing strong. Featuring Kristian Dolan and David Trost, this episode explores where fintech lenders fell short, what changed behind the scenes, and how the competitive landscape is evolving today.

Teq Tuesday #17 – Embedded finance: Why it’s harder than it looks

Embedded finance sounds simple, but the reality is anything but. In Teq Tuesday #17, we break down what’s really happening behind the “apply now” button, and why vendor tech, sales processes, and real-time credit workflows make it more complex than it looks. Featuring Kristian Dolan and David Trost, this episode explores why embedded lending hasn’t scaled in equipment finance and how the lenders winning vendor business are approaching it differently.

Teq Tuesday #16 – The Automation Nobody Trusts

Automation doesn’t break down because the technology isn’t there, it stalls because trust never fully catches up. In Teq Tuesday #16, we unpack the hesitation behind auto-approvals, where confidence gaps show up, and why underwriters still hold the final decision. Featuring an unfiltered conversation between Kristian Dolan and David Trost, this episode explores how vendor programs, syndication strategy, and real-world risk shape the path to true automation.

Teq Tuesday #15 – How Your Capital Source Completely Changes Your Syndication Strategy

Syndication doesn’t fall apart at the finish line, it breaks down in the early conversations that shape the deal. In Teq Tuesday #15, we explore how misalignment and missing context upfront create friction later, and why clarity from the start keeps deals on track. Featuring insights from industry leaders, this episode highlights how stronger discovery and better communication lead to smoother syndication.