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Array, New York, New York, United States: Array

Company: Array (New York, NY)
Company Description: Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs get consumer products to market faster. Founded in 2019 by Martin Toha and Phillip Zedalis, and headquartered in New York, NY, Array’s footprint includes six innovative products used by hundreds of fintechs and financial institutions that serve over 7.5 million consumers across the U.S.
Nomination Category: Company / Organization Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Company of the Year - Financial Services - Medium-size
2023 Stevie Winner Nomination Title: Array
  1. Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated organization since 1 January 2021, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
    Written answers to the questions
  2. If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.

  3. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):

    Total 144 words used.

    Array is a financial innovation platform that helps digital brands, financial institutions, and fintechs get compelling consumer products to market faster. Array's suite of private label offerings helps our partners drive revenue, increase engagement, and empower millions of consumers to achieve their financial goals and fuel financial progress. Founded in 2019 by Martin Toha and Phillip Zedalis, and headquartered in New York, NY, Array’s platform footprint currently includes six innovative products used by hundreds of the leading fintechs and financial institutions that serve over 7.5 million consumers across the U.S. This includes exclusive and preferred vendor partnerships with two of the major credit bureaus. The suite of products currently consists of My Credit Manager, Offers Engine, ID Protect, Data Furnishing, and Debt Manager. Additional products, to be added to the robust line-up soon, include Buildcredit™ Loan, Subscription Manager, and Buildcredit™ Rent Reporting. 

  4. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2021 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):

    Total 114 words used.

    Since the beginning of 2021, Array has been named to the prestigious Embedded Fintech 50 List (2023) and to Built In’s Best Remote-First Companies List (2022). Array was also named Best in Show at FinnovateSpring 2022. The company has signed exclusive and preferred vendor partnerships with two of the major credit bureaus and secured partnerships with digital banking and financial service solution providers including Jack Henry, Q2, and Alkami. Array has also more than doubled its product footprint with the introduction of Date Furnishing, HelloPrivacy, Buildcredit™ Loan, Debt Manager, and Subscription Manager. [REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION]

  5. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):

    Total 166 words used.

    Array’s commitment to building a new world of financial and personal data, is showcased in the growth and achievements since the beginning of 2021. Selected as part of the inaugural Embedded Fintech 50 List, Array gained its prestigious spot by earning the nomination and votes of 57 investment firms who see the burgeoning excellence and potential of the company’s product footprint; which more than doubled over the past year. In the Spring of 2022, Array was named Best in Show at FinnovateSpring, representing the company’s innovation as some of the most interesting developments within Fintech as voted on by peers. Internally, Array is also committed to being best-in-class by creating the best place to work. The results of these efforts culminated in the company’s selection to Built In’s 2022 Best Remote-First companies. This award includes companies of all sizes and honors 100 companies across the eight largest tech markets in the U.S., placing Array amongst the top environments to work in within the tech industry.

  6. You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):

    Total 95 words used.

    1. Array Website: Get to know us at Array,

    2. Array One-Sheet: Provides company profile and outlines growth since the beginning of 2021

    3. Embedded Fintech 50 List: Shows Array’s achievement of being named to the Fintech 50 List

    4. Built In Best Places to Work Award: Announce Array’s achievement of being named one of Built In’s Best Remote-First Companies

    5. FinnovateSpring Best In Show Award: Provides a video walk-through of Array’s products as presented at FinnovateSpring 2022

    6. Life at Array: Provides a look at Array's remote-first culture and ongoing DEIB efforts. Includes employee testimonials for a more indepth view.

Attachments/Videos/Links:
Array
URL Array Website
URL [REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION]
URL Embedded Fintech 50 Award
URL Built In Best Place to Work Award
URL FinnovateSpring Best In Show Award
URL Life at Array (Company Culture)