The Purposeful Banker

Q2
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The Purposeful Banker podcast is focused on the issues, industry topics, and concerns on the minds of bankers, especially in the commercial banking market. From market trends to business strategy, listeners get insightful, concrete information to help them build stronger financial institutions.

  1. The Math That Breaks Bank Silos

    2D AGO

    The Math That Breaks Bank Silos

    Nick Koutouras, leader of Q2's Relationship Pricing and Profitability team, explains why bank silos persist even with aligned teams: because the "shared math" arrives too late. Learn how relationship-level economics, the four seasons of banking, and delivery-to-promise reviews help leaders prevent drift and make better decisions. Related Links [LinkedIn] Nicholas Koutouras [Blog] Q2.com  [Podcast] Take the Emotion Out of Relationship Management

    26 min
  2. What Digital Dollars Mean for Treasury and Payments

    FEB 17

    What Digital Dollars Mean for Treasury and Payments

    Todd Klapprodt joins the podcast to provide a practical primer on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other digital assets—what they are, why commercial banking is paying attention, and how financial institutions can explore use cases safely. Related Link [LinkedIn] Todd Klapprodt https://www.linkedin.com/in/tklapprodt/

    20 min
  3. Will 2026 Be the Year of Intention? 2026 State of Commercial Banking Preview

    FEB 3

    Will 2026 Be the Year of Intention? 2026 State of Commercial Banking Preview

    Digital banking in 2026 is shaping up to be an efficiency race driven by ERP connectivity, instant payments, and the shift toward small business "hub" experiences. In this episode, Debbie Smart previews what the 2026 State of Commercial Banking reveals about where AI is becoming practical, why integration is the real battleground, and what banks need to deliver to stay primary in the relationship. Related Links [Webinar] 2026 State of Commercial Banking https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5161232/8BB4637FACD9F95388E41F4A3B668E53  [LinkedIn] Debbie Smart https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmart/

    18 min
  4. Showcasing Liquidity's Role: 2026 State of Commercial Banking Preview

    JAN 20

    Showcasing Liquidity's Role: 2026 State of Commercial Banking Preview

    In this episode of The Purposeful Banker, Jim Young sits down with Anna-Fay Lohn for a quick preview of the State of Commercial Banking analysis based on 2025 Q2 PrecisionLender data. They unpack the liquidity rebound, shifting deposit dynamics, accelerating pricing activity, spread compression, and what fixed-rate roll-offs mean for margins heading into 2026. Related Links [Webinar Registration] 1 p.m. February 10, 2026 State of Commercial Banking [Blog] Monthly Commercial Loan and Deposit Pricing Market Updates [LinkedIn] Anna-Fay Lohn

    20 min
  5. Can You Fight Fraud and Improve Customer Experience at the Same Time?

    12/16/2025

    Can You Fight Fraud and Improve Customer Experience at the Same Time?

    This episode features a replay of a Q2 webinar exploring how financial institutions can turn fraud strategy into a competitive edge by using connected fraud intelligence to spot risk earlier, move faster than attackers, protect account holders in real time, and actually improve the digital experience along the way. [LinkedIn] Jeff Scott [LinkedIn] Ben Cash [On-Demand Webinar] Building Trust, Not Friction: The Future of Fraud Prevention [Website] Fraud Intelligence [Survey] q2.com/podsurvey

    41 min
  6. What High-Performing Banks Dare to Do Differently

    12/02/2025

    What High-Performing Banks Dare to Do Differently

    This replay of a recent panel discussion focuses on what separates top-performing banks from the rest. Hear how leading institutions are driving durable growth in commercial banking, elevating treasury management as a strategic engine, using real customer research to redesign small business offerings, and building cultures that attract top talent while accelerating digital innovation. Related Links [LinkedIn] Kirk Coleman [LinkedIn] Alison Townsend [LinkedIn] Nate Dube [LinkedIn] Brittany Adams [On-Demand Panel Discussion] Lessons From America's Top-Performing Banks [Survey] q2.com/podsurvey

    43 min
  7. Art, Algorithms, and the Future of AI in Banking

    11/18/2025

    Art, Algorithms, and the Future of AI in Banking

    At Q2's Dev Days 2025, CTO Adam Blue challenged attendees to see AI as art, not automation. In this episode, he joins The Purposeful Banker to explore creativity, orchestration, and how financial institutions, developers, and communities can harness AI to build the future together. Related links: [Blog] Smarter Support Starts With AI https://www.q2.com/blog/smarter-support-starts-with-ai  [Blog] Going Beyond Chat to Bring a Human Touch to Digital Banking https://www.q2.com/blog/going-beyond-chat-to-bring-a-human-touch-to-digital-banking  [Blog] What If You Could Code Without Coding? https://www.q2.com/blog/what-if-you-could-code-without-coding  [Blog] Turning Partnerships Into a Living AI Ecosystem https://www.q2.com/blog/turning-partnerships-into-a-living-ai-ecosystem  [Website] AI for Everyone | Q2 https://www.q2.com/ai-for-everyone  [LinkedIn] Adam Blue https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-blue-537810/

    38 min
  8. Inside Gen Z: A Fintech Playbook That Works

    11/04/2025

    Inside Gen Z: A Fintech Playbook That Works

    Gen Z is redefining loyalty, purpose, and primacy in banking, and fintechs are leading the charge in creating experiences that resonate with the Gen Z audience. In this episode, Spiral CEO Shawn Melamed joins The Purposeful Banker to share a fintech playbook that helps banks and credit unions attract and engage Gen Z through gamified, purpose-driven experiences that grow deposits, deepen relationships, and make banking feel personal. Related links: [Website] Spiral | Grow Deposits and Engage With Impact [LinkedIn] (8) Shawn Melamed | LinkedIn [Survey] q2.com/podsurvey [Transcript] https://hub.q2.com/resources/col/pf/inside-gen-z-a-fintech-playbook

    23 min
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The Purposeful Banker podcast is focused on the issues, industry topics, and concerns on the minds of bankers, especially in the commercial banking market. From market trends to business strategy, listeners get insightful, concrete information to help them build stronger financial institutions.

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  • Creator
    Q2
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    357
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © All Rights Reserved - Copyright 2022 - Q2
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