Unconscious bias is widely pervasive, including within the technology we use. Identifying and eliminating unconscious bias in artificial intelligence, data sets and other technology applications in the equipment finance industry is an evolving conversation. Keelie Fitzgerald of Odessa and Lisa Nowak of Solifi discuss unconscious bias as it relates to equipment finance technology and offer ways to reduce or eliminate it.... read more
Vol. 48 No. 7 2021
Mike Applegate of TimeValue Software, Jay Mehra of Odessa and Ryan Pereira of TAO Solutions joined Monitor for a roundtable discussion about remote/hybrid working conditions, cyber security and what innovations the near-future may hold. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 6 2021
Odessa announced an investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (THL), a premier private equity firm that invests in growth companies. The strategic investment will support growth in the U.S. and international markets, expanding Odessa’s platform offering across financial services. read more
SEP 15, 2021 - 6:30 am
Odessa, a provider of asset finance software, earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list for a second consecutive year. Over the past three years, Odessa experienced a growth rate of more than 127%. read more
AUG 18, 2021 - 6:36 am
The pace of technology adoption has accelerated over the last year, and what was once considered innovative has now become essential to staying competitive. Monitor checks in with three technology leaders about the mission critical technology of 2021. ... read more
Vol. 48 No. 1 2021
Monitor sits down with the leaders of eight companies in the equipment finance ecosystem to learn more about their diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. These leaders outline strategies for creating an inclusive workplace, hiring and retaining diverse talent, and creating internal programs and community partnerships that engage employees in DE&I initiatives. ... read more
Nov/Dec 2020
The Certified Lease & Finance Professional (CLFP) Foundation added 17 new CLFPs who recently sat through and passed the eight-hour online CLFP exam. read more
DEC 30, 2020 - 7:32 am
Odessa earned a spot on the 2020 Inc. 5000 list, which recognizes the nation's most successful, fastest-growing private companies annually. Over the past three years, Odessa experienced a growth rate of 102.95% which led to its recognition in the Inc. 5000 list. read more
AUG 18, 2020 - 6:40 am
COVID-19 has forced the equipment finance industry to accelerate digital transformation strategies. Monitor checked in with the leaders of six technology companies to discuss how lenders are pivoting to streamline payment modification requests, enable self-service and increase agility in the wake of the pandemic. ... read more
May/Jun 2020
Odessa continued to grow its APAC-based customer base by adding Security Bank and Toyota Tsusho as customers. read more
APR 14, 2020 - 6:45 am
Odessa and the CLFP Foundation are collaborating to combine the foundation’s certification with Odessa’s next-gen delivery and technology services. read more
FEB 25, 2020 - 7:00 am