Founder Stories: Toni Mladenova, CEO, Yard

WELCOME TO FOUNDER STORIES 2021 Same concept, different year, ongoing lessons.  What is Founder Stories? The Tank Stream Labs community is home to an incredible knowledge fountain - everyone with their own unique story to tell. Join us every month for a fireside chat with our talented founders and listen in on their startup journey, their story, and the sharing of lessons learned.

This time, we speak with Toni Mladenova, Co-Founder & CEO, Yard chatting to her about:

• Her startup journey: How she started her own business as a specialist mortgage provider
• Digital challenges: Yard is a completely digital business. We discuss the legacy challenges and hurdles crossed
• Growth and expectations: The digital evolution of finance and consumer/lender expectations
• Women in finance and tech: Her achievement as a finalist in the Women in Finance 2020 awards

THIS WEEK'S FOUNDER

Toni Mladenova, Co-Founder & CEO, Yard Toni Mladenova is the co-founder and CEO of lending company, Yard. Born in Bulgaria, Toni grew up in Europe and travelled to many places including the US and the UK before settling in Australia. She is passionate about empowering home ownership for the digital generation.

A bit about Yard Yard is a home loan lender, not a bank. They are focused on providing different types of loans for clients depending on their individual circumstances and are obsessed with designing innovative mortgage solutions that are simple, transparent and fairly priced. Yard are making the home loan experience better for people.

EVENT DETAILS When: Monday 17 May 2021 Time: 1.00pm - 1.30pm (AEST) Online: via Zoom (link provided at registration confirmation) In-Person: Tank Stream Labs at Sydney Startup Hub Level 8, Innovation Boardroom 11-31 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000 Cost: Free  RSVP: Register by 9am, Monday 17 May Join the TSL Digital Community Want more content? Join TSL's digital community. Check out previous Founder Stories here.