Fintech Hustle
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.
Fintech Hustle
Exploring Fintech Trends at AFT Conference // Alex McLeod, Ben Metz & Will Bryant
In this episode of the Fintech Hustle podcast, host Sam Kilmer sits down live at the AFT Spring Conference with Alex McLeod (CEO, Parlay Finance), Ben Metz (CTO/CDO, Jack Henry), and Will Bryant (COO, Quantalytix) for a high-energy conversation about the future of financial services.
The panel dives into key fintech trends, including the real-world impact of AI in banking, how institutions are rethinking efficiency ratios, and why consumer empowerment is reshaping the market. Beyond tech, they explore the cultural side of fintech – highlighting how music, creativity, and community fuel innovation.
Whether you're a bank or credit union leader, fintech founder, or just love the hustle of financial innovation, this episode delivers strategic insights and fresh perspective straight from the field.
🎧 In this episode:
- Why AI is more than just a buzzword in fintech (and how leaders are applying it)
- How collaboration and culture can solve banking’s toughest challenges
- Why efficiency doesn’t always require AI, and what to prioritize instead
- The increasing importance of human-centered digital experiences
- How events like AFT spark real industry transformation
🔑 Keywords: Fintech podcast, financial services, banking technology, AI in banking, fintech innovation, efficiency ratios, consumer empowerment, AFT conference, credit union trends, financial collaboration, future of fintech
