LeaseLock CEO Featured on KRLD’s CEO Spotlight: $14B Milestone & Vision for the Future
We’re proud to share that our CEO, Janine Steiner Jovanovic, was recently featured on KRLD’s CEO Spotlight with veteran business journalist David Johnson. The segment shines a light on LeaseLock’s mission, momentum, and leadership as we continue to redefine the role of security deposits in multifamily housing.
In the interview, Janine discusses our recent milestone: $14 billion in leases insured across 2.5 million homes nationwide. But more than the numbers, the conversation traces the LeaseLock story, from our early days helping owners eliminate the operational pain of deposits to today’s AI-powered platform that delivers protection, efficiency, and fairness for both operators and renters.
Janine also dives into the macroeconomic challenges that have tested the apartment industry and how LeaseLock has evolved to meet those headwinds head-on. Whether it’s adapting through downturns or responding to shifting resident expectations, LeaseLock remains focused on delivering long-term value. Property owners and operators see our deposit replacement solution not just as a financial tool, but as a resident benefit that enhances leasing velocity, reduces friction, and drives NOI.
“What we’ve found is whether we’re doing workforce housing or Class A high rise downtown properties,” Janine told David, “most renters do not want to pay a deposit.”
Tune in to the full episode to hear Janine’s insights on:
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The early days of LeaseLock and how we’ve scaled alongside the industry
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What our $14B in insured leases really means for multifamily
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Why leading operators are choosing deposit replacement as a core part of their leasing experience
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How our technology is solving real challenges in housing affordability and access
This feature is another testament to LeaseLock’s growing impact across the rental housing landscape and the innovation we’re proud to bring to our clients and their residents every day.
