Jason Ream serves as Head of Finance and Administration at Blend Labs Inc. Class A, a leading digital lending platform revolutionizing the mortgage and consumer banking industries. With over 20 years of experience in finance, operations, and strategic leadership, Jason oversees all financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and administrative functions for the company. He plays a pivotal role in driving fiscal discipline, supporting rapid scaling, and ensuring compliance amid the fintech sector's dynamic regulatory landscape. Under his guidance, Blend has optimized its financial infrastructure to support hyper-growth, including multi-billion-dollar transaction volumes processed annually. Prior to joining Blend in 2018, Jason held senior finance positions at prominent tech firms, including Vice President of Finance at a unicorn-stage SaaS company where he spearheaded the preparation for a successful Series D funding round exceeding $200 million. His career also includes stints at Deloitte Consulting, where he advised Fortune 500 clients on financial transformations, and at early-stage startups, honing his expertise in scaling operations from inception to IPO readiness. Jason holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Accounting from the University of California, Berkeley. Among his notable achievements, Jason led Blend's financial reporting overhaul during a period of explosive growth, implementing AI-driven forecasting tools that improved accuracy by 40% and reduced month-end close times by half. He has been instrumental in strategic initiatives like cost optimization programs that saved the company millions while maintaining innovation velocity. A recognized thought leader, Jason frequently speaks at industry conferences on fintech finance trends and authors insights on scalable financial models for high-growth tech companies.