Patrick Reily, Co-Founder of Uplinq, was featured in EKMH Innovators’ annual “Predictions 2026” series, which spotlights global technology and finance leaders on what to expect across AI, fintech, and the future of work. In his contribution, Patrick highlights how end-user AI solutions will expand rapidly and why credit models must evolve beyond traditional assumptions about industries and business functions.
He also offers a macroeconomic outlook, noting expectations for lower interest rates and the downstream impact on borrowing costs, employment, and economic growth, alongside implications for business lending activity.