Bank Slate Convos: Connecting Banking and Fintech

The author of the newly released book, Is Fintech Technology, discusses common founder mistakes, why banks and fintechs talk past each other, and how AI is reshaping financial services.

The CEO of New Hampshire Mutual Bancorp explains how a shared-services MHC model helps independent mutuals gain scale, talent and technology while preserving their identities.

Prismm founder and CEO Martha Underwood explains how offering secure digital vaults can help banks strengthen multigenerational relationships and retain clients.

The CEO of Potomac Bancshares in West Virginia (and new ICBA chair) discusses a bank rebrand, building a high-performing culture, navigating stablecoin policy, and strengthening community banks.

The co-founder and CEO of Vine Financial discusses AI's role in financial services, his experience with the iCBA's ThinkTECH Accelerator, and Vine's big plans for 2026,

The CEO of the recently rebranded OptimaFI discusses how his company leverages data and technology to help banks and credit unions improve their performance.

The ICBA's chief innovation officer discusses the evolution of technology and how community banks can be forward-leaning financial institutions. (Originally aired March 2024.)

The co-founder and CEO of Krida discusses how the fintech helps address commercial lending bottlenecks and get faster approval decisions for small businesses.

The investment banking veteran discusses the recent history of bank M&A, the factors that are accelerating deals and where things may be headed in 2026.

Colony Bankcorp's CEO discusses how the Georgia bank is purposefully scaling, diversifying fee businesses, using AI to free up bankers and focusing on core deposits

The founder of Red Sift explains why many financial institutions are making a big mistake by not implementing basic protocols to fight phishing schemes.

Casap's co-founder and CEO discusses how the fintech turns purchase disputes into positive experiences for both financial institutions and their customers/members.

LINKBANCORP's CEO explains how late nights managing a Big Boy restaurant shaped his leadership, why retail talent thrives in branches, and his pragmatic approach to AI.

From data to decisions: TransUnion's global head of offers discusses why the future of offers isn’t about selling — it’s about personalization and addressing pain points.

From data collection to AI ambitions, the banking practice lead at West Monroe explains why change management — not just new tech — will determine who wins in banking.

Axiom Bank's head of partner banking and payments talks about building smarter bank-fintech partnerships and why compliance, communication, and clarity are the keys to scale.

The CEO of Endurance Advisory Partners discusses how deregulation, AI, and digital assets are reshaping banking — and why staying still is the riskiest move of all.

The co-founder and CEO of Parlay shares how her fintech leverages AI to untangle the complexity of small business credit.

The founder and CEO of fintech Themis talks about making bank compliance less painful — and why smarter tools are the future.

BankMiami's CEO discusses her banking journey, opening one of the nation's newest banks, and what the road ahead looks like for other de novo organizers.

The retired CEO of Truist Financial (and BB&T) reflects on his career, his personal journey and his pursuit of true happiness. Recorded at The Banking Symposium in Philadelphia in March 2023.

The managing director of BankTech Ventures discusses leadership, innovation, and the evolving needs of financial institutions. Recorded live at AOBA in Arizona.

The real-life inspiration behind the Netflix movie Bank of Dave discusses his journey, an upcoming sequel, and how developments in Washington could spur meaningful change.

Merhom, founder/CEO of SOLO, discusses how her fintech helps banks make faster and better credit decisions, while Kornhauser, who created and leads Stratyfy, discusses automated decisioning AND AI.

The CEO of CorTrust Bank in South Dakota (and new ICBA chair) discusses navigating uncertainty in Washington, adopting new tech, and encouraging next-gen bankers.