In this episode of The Pavan Perspective, Pavan Agarwal and David Lykken explore the next major evolution in artificial intelligence, fintech, and mortgage technology. From agentic Ai and autonomous lending to blockchain, stablecoins, home equity, and financial inclusion, this conversation takes a deep look at how AngelAi® is helping redefine what reliable Ai can do in high-stakes financial transactions. Pavan shares insights on why businesses need Ai solutions that go beyond chatbots, how autonomous workflows can transform lending, and why the future of finance may depend on trusted, scalable, and transaction-ready Ai. Watch this episode to understand how Ai, blockchain, and digital banking could reshape the mortgage industry, expand access to credit, and unlock new possibilities for consumers and businesses worldwide.

Speaker Information

Pavan Agarwal

CEO of Sun West and Creator of AngelAi

Pavan Agarwal is the Chief Executive Officer of Sun West, one of the largest independent, privately owned mortgage companies based in the U.S. He is also the founder of Celligence, which harnesses the best of Artificial Intelligence and Emphatic Technology to make mortgages simple and accessible to everyone. Pavan is a major proponent of Fair Lending and using technology to create homeownership opportunities for underserved markets. He loves to bring innovation into the mortgage industry and seamlessly integrate business units, products, and disparate goals into a single architecture to achieve success.

Pavan's exceptional achievements have garnered recognition from prestigious media outlets, including Fox News, Yahoo!, and Bloomberg. He's also been nominated for a national philanthropy award for his work with The Autism Community in Action (TACA).

David Lykken

Founder and Chief Transformation Officer | Executive Coach and Business Strategy Consultant

Transformational Mortgage Solutions, LLC

David Lykken is a seasoned mortgage industry expert with over four decades of experience. As a former owner-operator of three mortgage banking companies, a software firm, and several leading consulting businesses, David has a proven track record of driving growth through consulting, executive coaching, and strategic communications. He specializes in working with C-level executives and business owners to develop business strategies, enhance sales and marketing efforts, and streamline operations for greater efficiency and profitability.

David is a regular guest on FOX Business News and CNBC and hosts the popular weekly podcast, "Lykken on Lending," which attracts thousands of mortgage professionals nationwide. He also produces the daily market commentary, "Today’s Mortgage Minute," which reaches millions of viewers through various media outlets. In addition, David is a prolific writer, contributing articles to leading industry publications on a regular basis.

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Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. is acting as the Lender and offers financing to qualified borrowers. Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc is not affiliated with any third parties mentioned above. The names are owned by the respective third parties.