Partners & Advisors
The Minds That Power Acceleration
We build fintech innovation with the people who've shaped it —
from product pioneers to industry operators driving the future of finance.
Strategic Partners
Where Technology Meets Acceleration
Innovation isn't built alone — it's engineered through the right alliances. Our strategic partnerships strengthen every layer of what we deliver: technology, integration, and intelligence.
Powering the Future of Lending Infrastructure
Our collaboration with LoanPro brings together Luby's engineering velocity with the most advanced lending core in the market. Together, we've launched Loanova, a joint fintech venture that simplifies servicing, collections, and digital lending for financial institutions — transforming complex systems into seamless operations.
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Redefining the Banking Experience Through AI
Built in partnership with emerie®, our AI Internet Banking platform introduces a new way to interact with money. Through conversational AI, personalization, and automation, emerie® helps us create digital banking experiences that feel more human — and more efficient for financial institutions.
Visit WebsiteThese partnerships reflect our belief that the future of fintech will be built on collaboration, specialization, and speed — and that Luby sits at the intersection of all three.
Advisors Who've Been There and Built That
Each profile represents a leader who has driven measurable impact in fintech and banking innovation.
Jason Miles
Business Owner — Winter Park, FL
Payments executive with 20+ years leading product, strategy, and M&A for major fintechs and banks. Expert in issuer-processor ecosystems and growth strategy.
Matt March
EVP | CIO | CTO — Santa Cruz, CA
Technology leader with two decades driving digital transformation, compliance, and innovation for U.S. financial institutions.
Douglas Borges de Oliveira
CIO | CTO | Investor — Kansas City Area
25+ years leading IT modernization, ERP implementations, and digital transformation for high-growth organizations.
Thomas Pond
Senior Consultant | Data Solution Architect — Overland Park, KS
Data architect with 20+ years designing enterprise data strategies using Snowflake and dbt to unlock business intelligence.
Dante DeWitt
Global Technology Transformation Leader — Brentwood, TN
Technology strategist with 25+ years orchestrating AI-driven digital transformation and enterprise modernization.
Brandon Kunz
Fintech Founder | C-Suite Executive — Atlanta, GA
20+ years building fintech products and platforms across open banking and embedded finance.
Ro'ee Margalit
CEO | Forbes 30 Under 30 — Palo Alto, CA & Tel Aviv
Cybersecurity innovator with extensive experience in offensive and defensive operations for financial platforms.
Tanna Faulkner
SVP Sales & Digital Channels — Hutchinson, KS
30+ years guiding community banks through fintech transformation and digital growth.
How Our Advisors Drive Fintech Growth
Every breakthrough in fintech starts with understanding the landscape. Our Advisors bridge decades of hands-on experience across the domains that define financial innovation.
Lending & Credit Infrastructure
From origination to servicing — guided by leaders who've scaled secure, compliant lending systems.
Payments & Collections
Deep experience in issuer-processor ecosystems, orchestration, and revenue optimization.
Open Banking & Embedded Finance
Creating the next generation of connected financial ecosystems.
Data, AI & Automation
Transforming operations, compliance, and decision-making with intelligence and automation.
Regulatory & Risk Strategy
Balancing innovation with compliance through strategic governance frameworks.
Their expertise shapes our product direction, delivery methods, and how we help clients scale with confidence.
Advisory as a Growth Engine
For our clients, access to the Luby Advisor Network and strategic partners means more than expertise — it's acceleration. From product strategy to architecture validation, from compliance to growth modeling, we align technology and business to move fintechs forward.
Every engagement we lead benefits from this collective intelligence — helping teams:
- Build the right products, faster.
- Make smarter technology decisions.
- Anticipate change before it happens.
That's how we move beyond delivery — and into partnership.