Episode 13: How Amazon HQ2 Bid Sparked New Tech Opportunities for Windsor

In this episode of #TechInTheCity, Yvonne talks with mortgage industry leader, Bekim Merdita of Edison Financial, a new digital mortgage startup proudly based in Windsor, Ontario. We talk about Edison's partnership with Rock Holdings Inc., the parent company of Quicken Loans®, its mission to transform the Canadian Mortgage industry, COVID-19 impacts, job opportunities, and discuss the company’s "for-more-than profit impact” plan.

Episode Guest: Bekim Merdita, VP of Market Development at Edison Financial. As a digital mortgage startup, Edison provides excellent customer service and a streamlined, modern experience to defy expectations of the Canadian mortgage industry. Using Lendesk Spotlight – a search platform that compiles all lender rates and policies into one place and updates it daily - Edison has industry-leading technology along with extensive knowledge of the Canadian mortgage process. Edison Financial will be located on the second floor of Rock Holdings’ Rocket Innovation Studio in downtown Windsor (156 Chatham St. W), formerly the Loop/Fish Market building. 

Follow Edison Financial on Social Media at @EdisonFinancial. 

Links to Other Resources Mentioned in this Podcast:

Quicken Loans (Windsor Office) Photos and History: https://bit.ly/3fox5Rw 
Edison Financial Careers: https://edisonfinancial.ca/
Rocket Innovation Studio Careers: https://www.myrocketcareer.com/