Join host Sam Kilmer, fintech advisor, in unscripted conversations with top fintech industry leaders. No planned corporate talking points, no scripts, no pitches. Just useful advice and insights. To keep it lively, Sam often brings co-hosts like author/researcher Ron Shevlin, former American Banker editor Mary Wisniewski, and former Bank Director President Al Dominick.
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What's Going On In Banking brings you the latest in Banking, Finance, and Fintech with insights and commentary from industry leaders, and breaking news as it happens. Host Ron Shevlin is the Chief Research Officer for Cornerstone Advisors, Forbes Contributor, and author of the "What's Going On In Banking" Annual Report.
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Allison Cerra, Laura Broderick, Sam Das & Brian Bauer
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, host Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by a panel of guests including Allison Cerra (Alkami), Laura Broderick (Abrigo), Sam Das (TruStage Ventures), and Brian Bauer (Revio), where they discuss the impact of generational shifts on financial institutions, the need for data strategy and AI implementat…
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Nicky Senyard and Ted Brown at Financial Brand Forum 2024 with Guest Co-Host Ron Shevlin
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In this conversation, Sam Kilmer, Ron Shevlin, Nicky Senyard (Fintel Connect), and Ted Brown (Digital Onboarding) discuss the role of CEOs and founders in the fintech industry. They talk about the evolving nature of the CEO role and the importance of building a strong team. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the banking industry,…
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Pam Kaur, Julie Muhn and Christian Widhalm in the Hall at Finovate Spring
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, Sam Kilmer interviews Pam Kaur (BankTech Ventures), Julie Muhn (Finovate), and Christian Widhalm (Bloom Credit) at Finovate Spring. They discuss various topics including bank technology, fintech innovation, credit data infrastructure, attracting the next generation of customers, regulations, and the future of bank…
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Laura Costello and Carlos Carvajal at Financial Brand Forum 2024 with guest co-host Ron Shevlin
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In this episode of Fintech Hustle, Sam Kilmer and guest co-host Ron Shevlin sit down with Laura Costello (Meridianlink) and Carlos Carvajal (Q2) to discuss what’s hot in marketing and offer their Financial Brand Forum takeaways.
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Marketing majors at business schools are declining and boardrooms are dropping marketing’s seat. Even marketing professionals are failing to effectively market themselves. In this episode, Ron and guests Derik Sutton (CMO, Autobooks) and Mary Anne Keegan (CEO, Etch Advisors) discuss these challenges. They also explore the changing landscape of mark…
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In this episode, Ron Shevlin interviews Nigel Morris, co-founder and managing partner of QED Investors, about the current state of fintech. They discuss JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon’s annual shareholder letter, the impact of AI on financial institutions (and what to watch out for), what U.S.-based banks and fintech companies can learn from emergi…
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How Are Consumers’ Banking Behaviors and Attitudes Changing?
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On this episode, Ron examines how and why consumers are shaking up their banking habits with Liz Wolverton, the executive vice president and head of consumer banking and brand experience at Synovus. Together, they explore how next-gen digital bankers are – get ready – baby boomers and how younger consumers are downgrading their financial institutio…
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Mark Forbis, Tiffany Matthews and Jeff Harper from AFT Spring Summit 2024
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Stacey Bryant catch up with industry legend Mark Forbis (THL Partners), Tiffany Matthews (Tyfone) and Jeff Harper (Fintegrate) at the AFT Spring Summit 24 to throw down on various topics related to the fintech industry. They discuss their day-to-day experiences, including the challenges and opportunities they encounter, highl…
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Finding the Next Wave to Ride // The 2024 What's Going On In Banking Report
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In this episode, Ron Shevlin and Steve Williams discuss some of the hottest findings of the 2024 What's Going On in Banking report. Come for the data. Leave with ideas on successful deposit strategies, faster payment prospects, and other ways to combat growing competitive threats. Also, hear some comments penned from your peers on the thorniest cha…
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Erin Simpson, Sue Salecky, Kelly Brown and Nathaniel Harley from AOBA 2024
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The latest Fintech Hustle podcast takes an adventurous spin as we carpool through the desert with fintech rock stars Nathaniel Harley, Kelly Brown, Sue Salecky, and Erin Simpson. Recorded between sessions at banking's premier conference, Acquire or Be Acquired, Sam Kilmer and co-host Al Dominick dig into our guests' conference takeaways to uncover …
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Samantha Paxson from Co-op Solutions and Nathan Baumeister of Z-Suite join Sam and Mary to discuss aligning growth strategies with consumer needs. You'll also get a peek into Samantha's philanthropic journey with Shades Up for Kids, blending personal passion with the credit union ethos. Samantha and Nathan share stories from the trenches on fosteri…
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Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of the FinTech Hustle podcast? This special flashback episode pulls back the curtain as we, your hosts Sam Kilmer, Mary Wisniewski, Ron Shevlin, Al Dominick, and the usually behind-the-scenes Bailee Wishart, journey through our favorite podcast moments, featuring key moments from former guests Kara Parke…
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Sarah Howell & Dan O'Malley from JAM Fintop
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Al Dominick are joined by Infinant’s Sarah Howell and Numerated’s Dan O’Malley at the JAM FINTOP Summit in Nashville. The lively unscripted chat explores how to cope with executive naysayers, cultivating courage as a changemaker and promising fintech trends. Al and Sam don't disappoint with their signature style: Pocket squar…
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Tori VanCura-Rutland and Tyler Brantley Live from AFT Conference
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Sam Kilmer is joined by HC3’s Tori VanCura-Rutland and Core10’s Tyler Brantley at the Association for Financial Technology’s conference in Lake Tahoe. There, they dish on the notion of banks becoming utility players, encourage the industry to focus on determining which problems to solve, and more. Sam promises it’s not a body slam round.…
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Emily Steele and John Waupsh Live from Finovate Fall
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Is PayPal's Stablecoin a Threat to Banks?
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On this episode, Ron dives into PayPal's groundbreaking announcement to launch its own dollar-pegged cryptocurrency with special guest Todd Baker. Together they examine how PayPal's bold move into crypto could revolutionize payments.Learn why PayPal is betting big on stablecoins becoming the next generation of digital money, discover how decentrali…
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Is the Credit Card Competition Act Good For Anybody?
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The Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 aims to shake up the payments industry, but would its intended consequences actually happen? Let's dive into the proposed legislation that would let merchants route transactions through networks beyond just Visa and Mastercard.On this episode, Ron talks with Michele Alt (Co-Founder of the Klaros Group and for…
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Why are Digital Banks and Fintechs Dominating New Checking Accounts?
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On this episode, Ron Shevlin sits down with fintech analyst Alex Johnson to deep dive on why fintechs like Chime and Square captured nearly half of all new checking accounts in 2023. They explore the generational shifts towards fintech, whether niche players will survive, and if rate hikes can win back younger consumers. Unpacking the future of the…
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Rilla Delorier, Tammy Bangs and Jeffery Kendall live from Finovate Spring
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by Rilla Delorier (Board Director, Coastal Community Bank), Tammy Bangs (VP, PortX) and Jeffery Kendall (CEO, NYMBUS) in the halls of Finovate Spring in San Francisco, where they engage in an unscripted breakdown of their takeaways from the conference.…
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John Findlay and Derik Sutton live from FinXTech
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Sam Kilmer and co-host Mary Wisniewski are joined by LemonadeLXP's John Findlay and Autobooks' Derik Sutton in the halls of FinXTech 2023 in Tampa, where they engage in an unscripted chat on what's working and not working in the world of fintech, storytelling in marketing, and Mary's foray into a FinXTech breakout on THC.…
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What Should Banks Do Now, Now That the Fed Is Launching FedNow?
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On today's episode, Ron and Peter Davey discuss the upcoming FedNow real-time payment service, its impact on banks and credit unions, and the technology behind it. Tune in for an insightful chat on how FedNow and RTP will transform the banking industry, promoting resilience, efficiency, and customer focus.…
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In this episode of the always-unscripted Fintech Hustle, hosts Sam Kilmer and Ron Shevlin from Cornerstone Advisors are joined by Tara Schultz from CSI and Mike Triggiano from Velocity Solutions as reflect on their experiences at the AFT event in Tampa, and discuss what's working and not working in the world of financial technology.…
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In this episode of the always-unscripted Fintech Hustle, hosts Sam Kilmer and Mary Wisniewski from Cornerstone Advisors are joined by Siya Vansia from ConnectOne Bank and Daniel Haisley from Apiture as they throw down examples of using data, celebrate strong women leaders, and discuss embedding into new definitions of communities.…
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Can Banks Gain Cloud Leverage With AWS, GCP, and Azure?
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On this episode, Ron talks with Barb MacLean, SVP and Head of Technology Operations and Implementation at Coastal Bank. They discuss a recent report from the US Department of Treasury regarding cloud adoption in the financial services industry. The report criticizes the big tech providers Google, Amazon, and Microsoft for their lack of information …
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On this episode, Ron talks with Chris Nichols, Director of Capital Markets at SouthState Bank, about how banks and financial institutions can adapt to the growing utilization of ChatGPT and AI in the industry.By Ron Shevlin
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Kim Snyder and Jaime Punishill Onsite at AOBA 2023
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In this always unscripted Fintech Hustle episode, nCino's Jaime Punishill and Klarivis' Kim Snyder join hosts Sam Kilmer and Ron Shevlin from Cornerstone Advisors in the hall at Bank Director's AOBA conference. They cover a lot of ground including what's working and not working in the industry, quick vs. extended deployments, leveraging data, comme…
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Join Cornerstone Advisors’ Sam Kilmer and Al Dominick as they engage their guests in an exploration of the ever-evolving world of financial technology, joined by Kelli Schultz, President of Allied Payment Network, and Peter Glyman, Managing Director at Jack Henry.By Sam Kilmer
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Join Cornerstone Advisors’ Ron Shevlin, provocative author/researcher, and Sam Kilmer, fintech advisor, and listen in as they engage fintech guests in an exploration of the ever-evolving world of financial technology. Kathleen Craig of Plinqit, and Stephen Bohanon of Alkami Technology join the discussion as guest panelists.…
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In this always unscripted Fintech Hustle episode, Black Knight's Scott Happ and NYMBUS' Allison Netzer join hosts Sam Kilmer and Ron Shevlin from Cornerstone Advisors. They cover a lot of ground including: Acquisitions, valuations, network effects, talent, leveraging data, startup innovators, digital marketing, and Walmart's fintech plans.…
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In this episode of the series: Join Cornerstone Advisors’ Sam Kilmer, fintech advisor, and Ron Shevlin, provocative author/researcher, as they engage fintech guests in an exploration of the ever-evolving world of financial technology. Ron and Sam are joined this time by BOSS Insights’ Keren Moynihan and Q2’s Will Furrer.…
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Trisha Price and Wade Arnold (Episode 1.3)
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In this episode of the series: Join Cornerstone Advisors’ Sam Kilmer, fintech advisor, and Ron Shevlin, provocative author/researcher, as they engage fintech guests in an exploration of the ever-evolving world of financial technology. Ron and Sam are joined this time by nCino's Trisha Price and Moov Financial’s Wade Arnold.…
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Join Cornerstone Advisors’ Ron Shevlin, provocative author/researcher, and Sam Kilmer, fintech advisor, and listen in as they engage fintech guests in an exploration of the ever-evolving world of financial technology. Erica Pilon of NCR, and Libby Sharman of Abrigo join the discussion as guest panelists.…
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Can The Big Banks’ Digital Wallet Succeed?
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On this episode Ron Shevlin sits down with Scott Harkey, Head of Financial Services & Payments at Endava, to discuss the recent news regarding major financial institutions attempts at creating digital wallets to compete with Apple Pay.By Ron Shevlin
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Tom Shen, Matt Dean, & Cheryl Kardos (Episode 1.2)
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Broadcasting LIVE from the AFT Fall Summit in Vancouver, Canada, this 30-minute session will be joined by Tom Shen (Software Dynamics Inc. and Malauzai), Matt Dean (Trabian), and Cheryl Kardos (Numerated).By Sam Kilmer
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Peggy Mangot and Neil Underwood (Episode 1.1)
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Sam and Ron engage Neil Underwood, Co-Founder and General Partner of Canapi Ventures, and Peggy Mangot, Operating Partner of PayPal Ventures in an exploration of the ever-evolving world of financial technology.By Sam Kilmer
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For our first episode of What's Going On In Banking, Host Ron Shevlin sits down with Rob Blackwell, Chief Content Officer of IntraFi Network, to discuss the latest in banking following a speech given by Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael J. Hsu. Subscribe to hear the latest news about Banking, Finance, and Fintech!…
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