As CTO of Live Oak Bank, Jeremy Hodges brings over 27-years of experience building on the internet, with a background that includes a startup journey and early career roots supporting Main Street America. His passion lies at the intersection of technology and small business, while also having worked on large-scale initiatives with organizations like the Olympics, MSNBC, Microsoft, Lowe's, Bank of America, and Ally. Though he has spent nearly a decade in financial services, Jeremy’s mission remains clear: ensuring Live Oak continues to break the mold so that their innovations directly benefit small business customers across the country. He’s driven by the belief that technology should empower entrepreneurs and help level the playing field for America's small businesses.