🎙️ podcast Analysis February 18, 2026 RiskReversal Pod by RiskReversal Media

Dave Inc (DAVE): AI-Driven Fintech Achieves 20% to 1% Default Rate Compression

Fintech
Tickers
1 Pick
Conviction HIGH
Risk Profile 1.4/10 (LOW RISK)
Horizon 12-18 months
Signal Snapshot Core Theme: Fintech

Fintech faces regulatory headwinds and profitability concerns

AI-driven risk models enable profitable micro-lending at scale

Earnings Beat; User Growth; Margin Expansion

Executive Summary

Dave Inc has engineered a remarkable transformation from 20% default rates to near 1% through AI-driven cash flow underwriting, positioning the company as a legitimate disruptor to traditional banking overdraft fees. CEO Jason Wilk revealed that Dave has originated approximately 150 million micro-loans—more than Capital One's entire lending history—while maintaining a $5 fee structure versus traditional $34-40 overdraft charges. The company's 2.77 million monthly transacting members generate ove...

Key Investment Opportunity

Dave Inc Long Position

AI-driven fintech with proven execution disrupting traditional banking overdraft model through superior risk assessment and customer acquisition economics

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