We are thrilled to announce that Kin Analytics' Product Manager, Carolina Patiño, has been named one of Monitor's Most Influential in Equipment Finance. Carolina was recognized in the prestigious "Tech Transformer" category for her significant impact on driving innovation in the industry.
This new awards list from MonitorDaily celebrates individuals and teams who are setting new standards and moving the equipment finance industry forward. The "Tech Transformer" category specifically recognizes those who are reshaping the industry through technology, and Carolina's work is a perfect example of this spirit.
At Kin Analytics, Carolina is at the forefront of leveraging AI and automation to streamline critical operations. She and her team have developed an application submission tool that is revolutionizing the deal entry process. This innovative solution has demonstrated a remarkable impact, even in its early stages.
The key results of this solution include:
By automating these manual, repetitive tasks, the tool frees up credit experts to focus on what adds the most value: critical analysis, strategic thinking, and expert judgment.
Carolina believes that technology is essential for the evolution and future success of the equipment finance sector. As a Tech Transformer, she has a clear vision for the industry's path forward.
"Technology has redefined the boundaries of what is possible within equipment finance," Carolina states. "Advances in technology and data are transforming even the most efficient traditional processes, enabling them to be completed faster, more accurately, and with greater insight. Predictive analytics and artificial intelligence are now essential tools that must be adopted to future-proof your business."
This perspective highlights how these advances make equipment finance more efficient for lenders and more accessible to borrowers.
A key element of Carolina's success is her approach to implementing new technology in a legacy-driven industry. She advocates for approaching digital transformation in deliberate, manageable steps to ensure teams are not overwhelmed. Effective change management is crucial, and transformation is most successful when teams are fully engaged.
Her philosophy is simple but powerful: "My focus is on delivering products that people want to use, not ones they have to use." She believes the value of a new technology should be so clear and impactful that its adoption feels like a natural choice rather than a mandate.
Please join us in congratulating Carolina Patiño on this well-deserved recognition! Her work embodies the innovative spirit of Kin Analytics, and we are incredibly proud to have her leading the charge in the transformation of the equipment finance industry.