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Artificial Intelligence
Stablecoin
Personalization
Credit Unions
Fintech
Community Banking
Banks
Nashville, United States
Data Warehousing
Data
Go-To-Market
Data Management
Generative AI
Embedded Finance
Regulatory Compliance
Balance Sheet Management
Digital Core
Deposits
Digital Banking
Savvy Money

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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AI may be reshaping financial services, but turning new technology into real progress takes more than speed.

Sam Kilmer and co-host Kelli Schultz are joined by Melissa Cullen of FIS, Andres Klaric of Fuse Finance, and Tom Davis of Canapi Ventures fo... more

Fintech is moving fast, but this conversation makes one thing clear: the future will not be won by technology alone.

Sam Kilmer and Kelli Schultz are joined by three founders -- Mike Duncan of Bankjoy, Nima Ghamsari of Blend, and Paul Danola of Brid... more

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Live from the AFT Spring Summit, Sam Kilmer (Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors) is joined by fintech leaders to discuss what’s really happening in banking and financial services right now.

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Recorded live from GAC, Sam Kilmer (Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors and host of Fintech Hustle) sits down with a powerhouse panel of credit union and fintech leaders for an unscripted hallway conversation.

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From the Rooftop of JAM Fintop 2025 // Steve Soukup, Todd Clark, Erin Simpson, Karan Kashyap
Q: What does the day in the life of a fintech leader look like, and how does that shape their approach to technology and partnerships?
Leaders described variability in daily tasks, balancing operations, strategy, and constant customer and partner engagement, with emphasis on practical execution and rapid iteration.
Fintech Hustle 2026 Kickoff: AI, Stablecoins, and the New “Community”
Q: How are banks adapting to stablecoins and new payments tech in terms of balance sheet management?
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Q: What is broken in the current ecosystem that entrepreneurship could fix?
Erica highlights integration challenges with monolithic cores and the need for an open, cloud-based digital core; Scott emphasizes marketing and storytelling as major gaps that hinder banks from communicating their value to customers.

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A candid, unscripted interview series that brings together fintech leaders, bankers, and industry practitioners to discuss practical challenges and opportunities in financial technology. Across episodes, topics frequently center on AI adoption in banking, data strategy, core platform modernization, go-to-market orchestration, and the evolving role of community banks and credit unions in a rapidly digitizing landscape. The conversations tend to be hands-on and experience-driven, with real-world anecdotes about vendor management, regulatory considerations, and collaboration between banks and fintechs. A standout trait is the emphasis on authentic, practical insights rather than scripted pitches, making it useful for listeners seeking actionab... more

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