Rowland Hobbs is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stake. Stake is building the financial infrastructure for the next generation of rentals. With technology that aligns incentives between residents, operators, owners, and investors, everyone earns the Return on Rent™ they deserve. A leader in financial product design, Rowland led Accenture and Teneo’s product design practice. Rowland previously founded two companies, and has been recognized by Forbes, Insider, and Fast Company. His inspiration for Stake came from a unique overlap of his pro bono work in microlending, loyalty platforms, and banking services.