Wilkis Wilson is an entrepreneur who has established herself as an innovator and leader in digital commerce, retail, merchandising and marketing. She has a proven track record building and operating early stage, fast growing consumer facing businesses and creating powerful brands. Wilson co-founded Gilt in 2007 which was ultimately sold to Saks Fifth Avenue parent company Hudson’s Bay Company in 2016.
“I was a user first. My experience creating loyalty with consumers will help YieldStreet reach more investors. I am excited to collaborate with the team on how to create a trusting brand,” said Wilkis Wilson.
Mitch Jacobs
is founder and former CEO of OnDeck and a financial technology entrepreneur. Jacobs has been founding and launching companies since starting his first in his Dartmouth dorm room 20 years ago. His first two companies were sold to public companies and OnDeck (NYSE: ONDK), is now at more than $275 million in annual revenue. He most recently founded his fourth Main Street focused startup FanBank, a commerce operating system for small businesses.
“YieldStreet is using data to automate credit underwriting for the alternative industry, which hasn’t been done before,” said Jacobs. “I am excited by the traction they are getting.”
About YieldStreet
YieldStreet is a new way to invest, providing access to asset based investments historically unavailable to most investors. YieldStreet allows you to effortlessly participate in opportunities with low market correlation and target yields of 8-20%, across litigation finance, real estate and other alternative asset classes. We believe our technology platform creates a unique experience for investors at every level and provides valuable diversification and strength to most portfolios. Join the movement at www.yieldstreet.com.