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AI in Banking, Core Systems & Fintech Trust: Insights from AFT Spring Summit

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. Guests include: Laura Kornhauser (CEO & Co-Founder, Stratyfy) David Eads (CEO & Co-Founder, Vine Financial) Kirsten Longnecker (Executive Vice President, York Public Relations) Tim Hamilton (Founder & CEO, Praxent) This unscripted “in the hall” conversation covers: The real impact of AI in banking (beyond the hype)Why trust between fintechs and banks is criticalCore system challenges still holding banks backThe future of software development with generative AIRisks of AI hallucinations and regulatory implicationsWhy entry-level talent may drive the next wave of innovationWhat’s working — and what’s still broken — in fintech From customer-centricity to infrastructure challenges, this discussion captures the current state of fintech innovation and where the industry is heading next. Click to watch more Fintech Hustle! 🔗 https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/fintech-hustle/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkilmer/ Connect with Laura on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-kornhauser/ Connect with David on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenlongnecker/ Connect with Kirsten on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstenlongnecker/ Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/timham/

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Jamie Dimon's Wake-Up Call: AI, Tokenization, and the End of Wait-and-See Banking

Jamie Dimon just said the quiet part out loud, and the rest of the industry should be paying attention. In this WGOIB episode, Ron Shevlin and Stacey Bryant break down the real implications behind the headlines: why AI is no longer a “nice to have,” how tokenization is quietly reshaping financial infrastructure, and why the wait-and-see approach in banking is officially dead. From cost-cutting vs. true differentiation, to the illusion of competitive advantage in tech, Ron and Stacey challenge how banks, especially community institutions, should be thinking about the future. Because the biggest risk right now? Standing still. Show Notes Can AI Kill Banking Bureaucracy?Jamie Dimon’s Letter To Shareholders: The Most Important Fintech Memo Of 2026 Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV82 Chapters [00:00] Jamie Dimon’s warning to banks [02:10] Why “wait and see” is no longer an option [04:35] AI is becoming core infrastructure [07:15] The myth of competitive advantage in tech [10:05] Why every bank ends up with the same tools [12:40] AI: cost cutter or true differentiator? [15:20] Inside the “plumbing” of modern banking [18:10] Tokenization and what it really changes [21:05] Where community banks can actually win [24:30] The danger of playing catch-up [27:15] What smart banks should be doing right now Send us Fan Mail Subscribe to the What's Going On In Banking podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV82

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The Long Game (with Bourbon on the Side) // CEO Ja Hillebrand

Banking keeps getting easier and faster. But according to Stock Yards Bank & Trust Chairman and CEO Ja Hillebrand, none of these technology upgrades can replace relationships. As he says: “You still have to wear out the shoe leather.” On the show, Ja joins Al and Steve to discuss why the fundamentals of banking haven’t changed and how his bank continues to deliver consistent earnings growth. Plus, Ja shares pro tips for attending the Kentucky Derby and talks about his favorite bourbons. Subscribe to the Plugged In podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV5g Chapters [00:00] Bourbon, Banking & the Origin Story [02:55] Playing the Long Game in Banking [03:35] Bourbon Picks & Personality Break [05:49] Strategy vs. Execution Gap [06:38] Winning = Thinking 20 Years Ahead [07:38] Why Relationships Still Win [10:44] Service That Never Goes Out of Style [13:09] M&A, Growth & Staying Independent [16:04] Focus vs. Over-Diversification [20:10] AI, Competition & the Future [23:16] Kentucky Derby Tips & Wrap-Up

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Why Saving Isn’t Enough Anymore

Financial advice hasn’t changed too much, but how people learn and build wealth has. Ronnie Green, CEO and co-founder of AlgoPear, talks about what’s different now in engaging younger consumers, how agentic AI is reshaping the space and where credit unions may be falling behind. Show notes: AlgoPear Subscribe to the Money Isn't Everything podcast here: https://qrco.de/bgfV82 Chapters [00:00] Intro [00:35] From Living in His Car to Starting Over [01:30] Learning How to Invest From Scratch [03:47] Turning $5K Into $100K [05:07] The Mindset That Changed Everything [07:18] Why Saving Isn’t Enough [10:01] Fixing Financial Education for Gen Z [11:30] How AlgoPear Engages Young Users [13:25] AI in Finance: Hype vs Reality [16:13] Why Messy Data Kills Innovation [20:17] Building Faster With AI [31:33] TikTok & The Future of Learning Send us Fan Mail

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The Future of Credit Unions: AI, Innovation & Member Strategy

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. Joining the discussion: Brandi Gregory (Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors)Ned Tobey (CEO, Circuit)JB Orecchia (CEO, SavvyMoney)Nicole Haverly (VP Credit Unions, nCino)Rob Landis (CEO, Correlation)Topics include AI, member primacy, financial wellness, fraud risks, speed of innovation, and what credit unions must rethink in 2026. Click to watch more Fintech Hustle! 🔗 https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/fintech-hustle/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkilmer/ Watch the Video Episodes on Youtube! 🔗https://youtu.be/LQOMuzfwl84

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29 phút
07/10/2025

A.I. Promises, Banking Realities, and a Few Hidden Gems

Today on the show, Al and Steve reunite in the Arizona desert to unpack the themes they have been hearing at banking conferences and boardroom meetings nationwide. Two big standouts: the practical use cases of A.I. (yes, there are some) and the surge in M&A activity. Plus, they dig into the generational shift in banking where younger consumers play the field in which financial providers they use. Chapters: [00:00] Back in the Desert — Kicking Off Plugged In [00:41] Coast to Coast: Travels and Boardroom Insights [03:09] The AI Hype Curve — Entering the Trough of Disillusionment [05:22] Real AI Wins: Chatbots, Fraud Detection & Efficiency Gains [07:24] The CFO Reality Check — Why AI Might Cost More [08:50] Finding Your Voice with ChatGPT [10:16] The Next Generation of Banking: Gen Z & Liquidity Shifts [12:54] Creating Capacity and Strengthening Franchise Value [14:08] The M&A Wave: Big Brands, Big Bets, and Faster Deals [18:15] Speed, Purpose, and the Future of Banking Subscribe to the Plugged In podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/plugged-in

07/10/2025

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AOBA 2026 Takeaways: AI, Deposits, Data, and What’s Breaking

Recorded at a location near AOBA 2026, this Fintech Hustle episode brings guests Aleda DeMaria (EVP & Chief Operating Officer, PeoplesBank), Mac Thompson (Founder & CEO, White Clay) & Christina Miller (VP, Alkami) for an unscripted hallway conversation on what’s changing right now. Key topics include: Deposit retention after massive outflows and why “acquisition” is not the finish lineAI everywhere, including fraud, and why banks must fight AI with AIVendor consolidation and the reality of fragmented tech stacksData strategy as a growth engine, not just a compliance toolWhy the branch still matters and how to modernize the in-branch experienceThe talent challenge for community banks trying to innovateA clear warning: community banks should stop trying to build what mega-banks build, and focus on partnerships and executionLet us know what theme you’re hearing most in your institution right now. Click to watch more Fintech Hustle! 🔗 https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/fintech-hustle/ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkilmer/

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34 phút
17/11/2025

2025 in Fintech: The Best Insights from Fintech Hustle Podcast

Host Sam Kilmer looks back at the year’s most quoted hallway moments—packed with real-world takes on AI (purposeful, not buzzwordy), stablecoins (watch the fiat on/off-ramps), data activation (from “we have it” to “we use it”), and go-to-market alignment. Highlights include an AI reality check from a startup CEO, pragmatic stablecoin guidance from an investing leader, compliance and fraud implications for the AI era, organizing sales + marketing around bookings, and why community FIs must aim for personalization beyond product silos. Plus a few road-warrior stories (Grace Potter sighting, sun-safe merch) to cap a big year. Links Sam Kilmer (LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/in/samkilmer/ Fintech Hustle (Cornerstone site): https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/fintech-hustle/ Key Moments00:04 Flashback setup: a “greatest-hits-ish” reel—AI, stablecoin, data, GTM 01:23 AI culture shift: a CEO’s take on leaders who hoped to “retire before it hits” 03:06 Stablecoin sanity check (rooftop chat): focus on fiat ↔ stablecoin conversions now 05:07 AI’s compounding edge: “It’s the dumbest it will ever be today”—early adopters win on efficiency, profitability, M&A leverage 07:18 Purposeful AI: define the outcome first (ops efficiency, intimacy, personalization), then pick the tech 08:25 GTM org design: marketing + sales co-own accounts and bookings; content ≠ handoff forms 10:48 Data to action: banks have data—now align strategy, frontline, and offers to actually use it 12:03 Sign-off: community, road notes, and gearing up for 2026’s guest slate

17/11/2025

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Not Your Typical Q1 Outlook

They’re back. Al and Steve kick off the year by discussing the biggest forces shaping banking right now, including something particularly challenging: growth. From how banks are allocating capital to how leaders ought to measure results, they unpack what’s working, what isn’t, and preview themes from Ron Shevlin’s upcoming 2026 What’s Going On In Banking report. Subscribe to the Plugged In podcast here: https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/plugged-in Chapters: [00:00] Welcome to 2026 & “I’m Still Standing” [01:15] Why Bank Size Doesn’t Equal Ambition [02:30] Growth Is Harder Than It Looks [03:35] “Grow or Go” Is Too Simple [04:40] Capital Allocation is more important than Asset Growth [06:05] Discipline Beats Scale [07:40] Making Technology Pay for Itself [09:45] When to Kill a Tech Investment [11:05] “Running Up That Hill” & Tech Roadmaps [15:55] What Banks Must Get Right Next

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'Busy Isn't Bold': The Banking Branding Problem

Banks and fintech brands are missing opportunities to build real connections largely because of how they communicate. On the show today: Mary chats with Allison Netzer about the second edition of her book, “Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank." They explore what it takes for a brand to pop in a commoditized industry. Hint: jargon, complexity, and “busy” messaging aren’t the answer. Show Notes: Allison's Book: Think Like a Brand, Not a Bank 🔗 https://brandthnk.co/book/ Subscribe to the Money Isn’t Everything podcast here: 🔗 https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/money-isnt-everything Connect with Mary on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-wisniewski-3a7578b/ Connect with Allison on LinkedIn: 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonnetzer/ Send us Fan Mail

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Welcome to Cornerstone's podcasts, where we bring you the latest in banking, finance, and fintech. Tune in for guest views, expert opinions, and deep dives into trending topics. From blockchain and digital currencies to regulatory compliance and customer experience, we cover a wide range of topics that keep you "in the know." Subscribe to stay up-to-date and informed!

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AI in Banking, Core Systems & Fintech Trust: Insights from AFT Spring Summit

Jamie Dimon's Wake-Up Call: AI, Tokenization, and the End of Wait-and-See Banking

The Long Game (with Bourbon on the Side) // CEO Ja Hillebrand

Why Saving Isn’t Enough Anymore

The Future of Credit Unions: AI, Innovation & Member Strategy

A.I. Promises, Banking Realities, and a Few Hidden Gems

AOBA 2026 Takeaways: AI, Deposits, Data, and What’s Breaking

2025 in Fintech: The Best Insights from Fintech Hustle Podcast

Not Your Typical Q1 Outlook

'Busy Isn't Bold': The Banking Branding Problem

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