What does it take to leave a high-paying corporate career and build a successful private lending business from the ground up? Eddie sat down with Shaye Wali, CEO of Baseline Software, who shares his inspiring journey from being a Morgan Stanley banker to founding a lucrative private lending software company. Shaye shares how he transitioned from banking to real estate, how he scaled his business by solving his own problems, and how that led to developing a game-changing workflow tool for private lenders. They chat about why specialization is key, his advice for those looking to grow their lending business, and his thoughts on thriving in any market – no matter the conditions. Plus, they discuss the sacrifices Shaye has made and how to stand out in the ever-evolving real estate world. For more information, visit baselinesoftware.com.
Women in Private Lending: Expanding the Capital Table
The next chapter for private real estate lending is about visibility. For those who want to help shape that future, now is the time to join WPL and be part of the conversation driving capital into our industry. Bringing more women into private lending and lending more broadly is not only about representation. It is an opportunity for all of us to learn from one another, widen the network around our industry, and build stronger relationships across lending, asset management, legal, servicing, banking, and institutional capital. As more women enter these spaces, the industry gains new perspectives, new connections, and new pathways for long-term growth.



















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