Chris Hansen

Chris Hansen is the General Manager of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances at Nova Credit, where he leads the development of product partnerships, channel partnerships, and net new vertical expansion. Under his leadership, Nova Credit has partnered with major financial institutions like SoFi and MoneyLion to increase approvals while maintaining the same level of risk.

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Chris is a trailblazer in open banking and financial inclusion. He previously founded a fintech company focused on payroll data connectivity, and held leadership roles at New American Funding, STRATIM, and AOL.

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Chris holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of San Diego and is passionate about creating more inclusive financial access through innovative credit infrastructure.