An American entrepreneur of distinction , Kathryn Petralia was ranked 98th by Forbes in its 2017 ‘ Most Powerful Women in the World ’ list . The Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Kabbage in 2008 , Petralia ’ s career has been shaped by technology , payments and e-commerce . Earning a BA degree in English Literature from Furman University ( 1986-1992 ), she became involved in the alternative lending market in the late 90s and launched / co-launched several startups , including Worthknowing . com which was eventually sold to CompuCredit and TransUnion .

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