Pushing the Envelope - United Wholesale Mortgage’s Chief Innovation Officer Lee Jelenic

The VentureFuel Visionaries

UWM is the #1 overall mortgage and purchase lender in the nation, where Lee Jelenic leads Client Experience, Innovation, Government Affairs, and Investor Relations. From Professional Hockey to Wall Street, from Ford to UWM, Lee has led tangible growth by embracing innovation. Today, we talk about being Productively Uncomfortable, the value of entering the “Uncomfort Zone,” challenging the why, measuring the success of innovation, and why success can be a headwind to new growth. We also discuss UWM’s CEO Mat Ishbia, his story from benchwarmer to billionaire, and how it inspires UWM to seize the moment.