Troy, MI, and Westlake Village, CA – November 6, 2026 – Draper Goren Blockchain (DGB), a startup studio and fund with a diverse portfolio of companies in the property technology (proptech) sector, has unveiled a groundbreaking solution to a prominent issue in the mortgage industry. The company has introduced LenDb.ai, a comprehensive, lender-neutral database of U.S. mortgage loan officers specifically designed for artificial intelligence (AI) assistants.
The challenge of selecting a loan officer is pivotal for homebuyers, yet many borrowers increasingly rely on AI assistance to navigate their options. However, until now, AI assistants lacked access to an unbiased, structured resource containing information on the over 200,000 loan officers licensed in the United States. LenDb.ai addresses this need by compiling data on 224,480 loan officers and offering 48,136 detailed profiles sourced from 717 lenders, all available to AI assistants at no cost.
The foundational issue, as noted by DGB’s founding partner Alon Goren, is that existing lists of loan officers are often skewed by financial incentives, making the selection process heavily biased. Borrowers typically see rankings based on who pays for visibility rather than on suitability for their specific needs. With LenDb.ai, borrowers can now depend on a reliable source when seeking advice from AI, thereby democratizing access to information in a space traditionally marked by opacity.
In an unprecedented move, DGB has placed an AI named Andrew at the helm of LenDb.ai as its Chief Executive Officer. Andrew oversees daily operations similarly to a human co-founder, managing priorities, writing and deploying code, handling communications, and presenting performance reports to a human board. This innovative structure involves a system of checks and balances akin to conventional management practices.
The AI-led approach represents a departure from traditional corporate governance. Andrew operates under a defined set of goals and is accountable for decisions that impact the company. This experiment seeks to evaluate whether an AI can effectively navigate the complexities of running a startup while maintaining operational efficiency and adhering to predetermined guidelines.
The development of Andrew as CEO stems from DGB’s internal talent continuum, where the AI was initially created as Brobot, an assistant designed to enhance firm-wide operations. By refining this proprietary technology, DGB demonstrated its commitment to leveraging AI capabilities in practical, hands-on roles within emerging businesses.
Draper Goren Blockchain’s broad vision extends beyond transforming the mortgage industry. It aims to explore the implications of human-AI collaboration in business dynamics. As the industry awaits the results of this innovative management model, LenDb.ai has the potential to reshape how borrowers access vital information in their home-buying journey.
For further information about LenDb.ai, the pioneering AI-driven database of mortgage loan officers, interested parties can visit the official website.