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
Off the Stage at Finovate Spring 2025 // Maya Mikhailov, Jason Henrichs & Andy Ivankovich
Forget the keynote fluff and polished demo, this episode of Fintech Hustle drops you straight onto a sun-drenched San Diego balcony with the real players of Finovate Spring 2025. Host Sam Kilmer is joined by fintech rockstars Maya Mikhailov (SAVVI AI), Jason Henrichs (Alloy Labs), and Andy Ivankovich (Baker Hill) for a breakdown of what’s actually happening behind the scenes of the industry’s flashiest conference.
If you’re tired of hearing "AI for X" without substance, wondering what bankers are really doing with data, and curious whether fintech is facing a vibe shift—this is your episode.
What You'll Learn:
- AI Hype vs. Reality: Why everyone’s claiming to be “AI-powered”—and why that’s a problem
- From Vibes to Value: The dangers of “vibe-based banking” and the shift to data-backed decision-making
- Data Ponds vs. Oceans: A practical new take on building usable data systems without drowning in complexity
- Fintech Frustrations: The biggest annoyances of the show—and what needs to be fixed, fast
- What’s Actually Working: Real use cases where small banks are doing big things with automation and AI
- Inside Jokes & Honest Talk: Classic rock, Torrey Pines trivia, and bucket-list podcast moments
