From the home studio in Brooklyn, Bill Ullman talks with David Klein, Founder and CEO of CommonBond, one of the leading financial technology and student lending companies in America in this latest “Squashing the Market” podcast.  Bill and David discuss a wide range of topics including how and why David started this student lending company while still an MBA candidate at Wharton, how he grew CommonBond into one of the largest student lenders with over $4 billion of loans originated, how he has managed a large and complex organization through the Covid-19 pandemic and the current crises in student debt and exorbitant college tuition levels.  David is a thoughtful entrepreneur and visionary FinTech leader.  CommonBond has helped tens of thousands of students, saving them hundreds of millions of dollars of interest expense annually.  Recently, the Company was ranked #1 Most Innovative Company in Education by FastCompany.  David earned his MBA from the Wharton School and is a graduate of Brandeis University.  He is a Trustee of the Bronx Charter School for the Arts and member of the Forbes Finance Council.

Produced, engineered, and edited by Sam Swanson. Music by Alex Atchley.

In this episode, David Klein (Owner of Spartanhoops.com) joins us to talk about Aaron Henry’s decision to withdraw from the NBA Draft, as well as Xavier Tillman electing to stay in the draft. We touch on what we can expect from Henry and the rest of the 2020-21 roster, as well. Finally, we break down 2021  4⭐️ Jaden Akins!

If you've ever tried to secure a student loan, you know all too well how frustrating it can be. After experiencing the trying process firsthand, David Klein, CEO of CommonBond, set out to change things. His goal was simple - - launch a digital startup to automate the archaic student loan industry. Fast forward eight years, and CommonBond has facilitated more than $6 billion in student loans via their platform. David spent his first semester of grad school writing a business plan, ultimately dropping out to make his dream a reality (he was able to convince his co-founders to drop out, too!). 

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In this episode, David touches on so many different areas of marketing and business online. From his early foray into SEO, studying under Matt Cutts no less - through to AI, search intent and the benefits of audience building via Google Ads. There's so much to absorb in this discussion with Kate.

David brings to the table a wealth of experience, and we're delighted to have him join us at the AdSkills Pros podcast.

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Mental health is declining for more young people than ever before, thanks to digital technology. Is there anything youth baseball coaches can do to help young athletes? Or is this only a problem for counselors? David Klein gives practical, actionable advice to help our team grow closer together and improve our players' mental health in part 2 of a two-part interview.

Plus Rob answers the Question of the Week about whether kid pitchers should be more conscientious about hitting batters with pitches or to not worry about hitting batters.

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In episode 72, David Klein joins us for a conversation about America Offline, which aims to create transformational offline experiences for teens and their families. David is passionate about reconnecting through various learning and development programs. 

Throughout our conversation, David explains how today’s teenagers are a product of how society has developed. He’s witnessed the side effects of technology overuse, and it’s impacting their personalities and how they relate to one another. David continues by sharing some strategies for creating more connection-focused spaces at home. 

Some Questions I Ask: 

• What motivated you to start America Offline? (4:18)
• What are the key additional factors other than technology that drive the changes in teenagers today? (11:58)
• How can people take part in America Offline? (21:50)

In This Episode, You Will Learn: 

• Robert’s weekly tip for staying connected and present. (0:48)
• What’s driving anxiety and depression in kids. (12:36)
• How America Offline retreats help participants authentically connect with others. (15:32)
• How David reintegrates smartphones at the end of America Offline retreats to teach kids how to continue to reap the benefits of mindful tech use. (23:27)

Resources: 

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In this unique episode of SHIPS, we sit down with David Klein, CEO and Founder of America Offline. This episode is a duel episode, which has also been released on the America Offline podcast. David and I share a great conversation in the episode. We talk about the immense value present in developing interpersonal skills in the digital age. We also discuss how teenagers are having a difficult time navigating their social world and how offline experiences provide the opportunity to change that. We chat about how crucially important it is today to create platforms that improve technology that allows us to regain our agency.

You can check out the great work David is doing with America Offline at https://americaoffline.info/ or email him directly at david@americaoffline.info.

David Klein is an entrepreneur, coach and mentor who works with youth and young adults to inspire them to be the best versions of themselves. After spending over a decade as Founder and Executive Director of his successful brand, Legends Baseball, David knows that combining strong relationships with positive, holistic programming is the key to cultivating a growth mindset and ultimately unlocking potential. David has created innovative holistic programming for kids and young adults at every level, from 6 year olds to professional athletes. Since the summer of 2018 David has been hosting digital mindfulness focus groups, workshops and community events to raise awareness about the harms of digital overuse and to learn how to positively change tech usage habits for people of all ages. David holds a Communications degree from UC Santa Barbara with a double minor in Exercise and Sports Studies, and Technology Entrepreneurship.

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Video screens (video games, mobile phones) are probably one of the last things we consider when it comes to baseball. Yet screen time leaves a bigger footprint in our kids' lives than we think—yes, even on the baseball field. Former guest David Klein returns to discuss this important yet under-recognized aspect of our kids' athletic lives in part 1 of a two-part interview.

Plus Rob answers the Question of the Week about how two competitive tryout rejections in a short span might affect an 8-year-old, and how to prepare.

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