Fintech Hustle Cornerstone Advisors

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, highlighting the importance of collaboration, new technology, and the role of data and AI in the industry. They top it off with an emphasis on need for speed in decision-making and the adoption of technology in the industry and their takeaways from this key event in the world of fintech.

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 the "So what?" for the industry as a whole. Under the sun, the conversation heats up around the hot topics of succession planning and the pivotal role of data management in today's banking landscape. Discover the innovative tactics our guests are deploying to attract fresh deposits, lend strategically, and harness data to outsmart competitors.

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 fostering collaboration within financial organizations, breaking down operational silos for more secure, customer-focused solutions.

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 Parkey, Doug Brown, Kim Snyder, Tom Shen, Emily Steele, Neil Underwood, Derik Sutton, Sarah Howell, Siya Vansia, and Mike Triggiano. If you've ever wanted a sneak peek into the essence of FinTech Hustle, this episode is your front-row ticket. Buckle up and tune in for a rollercoaster ride through our podcast history!

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 square for Al. Sharp hat for Sam. 

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.