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Meet The Fintech Billionaire Making A Fortune Rewarding Home Renters
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Meet The Fintech Billionaire Making A Fortune Rewarding Home Renters

ByKerry A. DolanForbes Staff

With support from American Express’ longtime CEO Ken Chenault, the founder of fintech Bilt Rewards has become a billionaire creating a membership rewards program for apartment and home renters across the country.

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