Our Chief Product Officer, Steve Taplin, recently joined Jesse Johnson for an episode of the Consult Disrupt Fireside Chats Series, where he reflected on his long career in asset finance and shared his perspective on how product strategy is shaping the future of financial technology.
A central theme of the conversation is the growing influence of AI. Steve explains how lenders can apply AI and intelligent automation to enhance efficiency, strengthen teams, and unlock new opportunities – while ensuring that people remain at the heart of decision-making.
The discussion also covers:
- Why best-of-breed systems often deliver more value than one-size-fits-all platforms
- How API-first, cloud-native architectures enable agility and seamless integration
- Why discovery should focus on solving problems, not simply completing RFP checklists
- Practical AI use cases already transforming productivity in lending workflows
- Market and regulatory developments – from e-invoicing in Europe to commission rules in the UK – that are shaping opportunities in receivables and asset finance
For anyone interested in where lending technology is heading – and the role AI and product strategy will play in an evolving landscape – this conversation is well worth a watch.
Watch the full episode below.
