EPISODE · Jul 22, 2026 · 15 MIN
Can America Win the Ai Superpower Race?
from The Pavan Perspective · host Pavan Agarwal
In this episode of The Pavan Perspective, Pavan Agarwal sits down with David Lykken for a thought-provoking discussion on how Artificial Intelligence and blockchain technology are transforming the future of finance, credit, and global economic opportunity. They explore how Ai-powered financial systems can help bridge the gap for the 2+ billion people who are currently unbanked or underbanked, how decentralized wallets can redefine access to banking services, and why the next global economic transformation will be driven by Ai, blockchain, and digital innovation. From the future of credit markets to financial inclusion and the race for technological leadership, this conversation examines how emerging technologies can create a more connected and empowered world.- - Speaker InformationPavan AgarwalFounder/CEO of Celligence LLC, Creator of AngelAiPavan 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 Empathetic 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 LykkenFounder and Chief Transformation Officer | Executive Coach and Business Strategy Consultant | Transformational Mortgage Solutions, LLCDavid 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.Fox News, Yahoo!, Bloomberg, CNBC, Globee® are registered trademarks of Fox Media LLC, Yahoo Inc., Bloomberg Finance One L.P., NBCUniversal Media, LLC, and Silicon Valley Communications, LLC, respectively.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.
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