By Jon, Co-Founder of Valon
My co-founder Andrew and I met when we were freshmen in high school. We lived near each other, so we’d sit on the bus together every day, talking about everything from homework to startups. Even back then, it was obvious he was built differently. He was, and still is, one of the smartest and most inquisitive people I’ve ever met. That early connection eventually led to us starting Valon together.
We didn’t set out to chase the next hot trend. We wanted to build software that solved real problems. That’s why we focused on mortgage servicing—a space few people understand deeply, and even fewer try to change. Yet, it directly impacts millions of homeowners and underpins a massive part of the economy. Getting it right matters.
What differentiates Valon from most startups? We work on hard problems that have tangible impact. We’ve built something valuable in any market—a homeownership platform that improves people’s lives and lowers costs while meeting the highest standards for compliance, auditability, and security.
We’ve also stayed true to our values. The team here is made up of incredibly smart, mission-driven people who put customers and outcomes first. We have a bias to action, a willingness to move fast, and an openness to cast our egos aside and learn from other really smart people. If you’re wired to execute quickly, think from first principles, and focus on impact, you’ll thrive here.
It’s an incredibly exciting time to join. We’ve already proven our business model works and our customers are lining up to get access. We’re scaling our SaaS platform to serve the broader industry, and the opportunity in front of us is massive. With good execution, we can 10x in a few years—and 100x not long after that.
Looking further ahead is even more exciting. We’re building a financial operating system for regulated industries, starting with mortgages but with so many possibilities beyond. We’re utilizing emerging AI capabilities to amplify our advantages: better customer experiences at lower cost, with more compliance and control baked in from day one.
We’ve already changed the expectations for what a mortgage servicer can be. Now, we’re taking that same platform and making it available to others. If we succeed, the entire ecosystem gets better—not just for us, but for homeowners, lenders, and partners across the industry.
If that sounds like the kind of challenge you want to be a part of, we’d love to talk!
If you’re interested in becoming part of Valon’s team check out our open career opportunities.
