The New York Startup
The New York Startup
Zach Firestone
Sam Bobley | Co-Founder and CEO of Ocrolus | Fastest Growing FinTech Company in the US
28 minutes Posted Nov 24, 2020 at 3:58 pm.
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Sam Bobley is Co-founder and CEO of Ocrolus, a fintech infrastructure company that powers underwriting processes for lenders like SoFi, Lending Club, and Enova.

He started building Ocrolus in his parent’s kitchen when he was 22-years-old. Six years later, the company has more than 900 employees globally, across four offices. Along the way, Sam authored a patent application, helped raise over $50 million in venture capital, and surrounded himself with a world-class team of coworkers, investors, and advisors. Inc. Magazine recognized Ocrolus as the #1 fastest-growing fintech company nationwide, and the #1 fastest-growing software company in NY.



-How the idea was conceived

-Pressures of being a young CEO

-Raising money on just an idea

-Unique AI: "Human in the Loop"

-Fundraising: Blessing & Curse

-Selling into first customers

-Hiring: Domain vs. Stage Expertise

-Mentorship is critical