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Finding the Right Tech Leadership: MidWestOne Bank’s CIO Hiring Journey
As MidWestOne Bank grew across multiple states, its leadership realized that advancing tech leadership was essential to meet evolving technology demands. The key question became: when is the right time to hire a Chief Information Officer, and how do you find the right tech leader to drive lasting transformation? In a conversation hosted by hosted…
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Bank Talent Wars, The (Work) Force Awakens: How Tech is Shaping Bank’s Talent Strategies
In the latest Travillian Next episode, Charles Potts, EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at ICBA, joins host Brian Love for a spirited discussion on how technology is transforming community banking. From flying cars to robotic process automation, they cover how banks are using tech to boost efficiency—not replace talent—and why innovation and succession planning must…
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A Fintech / Bank Relationship Shouldn’t Be a Pain in the BaaS
In this compelling episode of Travillian Next, Keith Daly sits down with Adam Watts, President & COO of Save, and Chris Rigoni, Head of Enterprise Payments, BaaS Sales & Implementation at Webster Bank, to explore the foundational ingredients of a successful bank-fintech partnership. The discussion dives into how Save’s market-linked savings products are enhancing customer…
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The Alamo for Community Banks: A Conversation with Matthew Smith – Director of Strategic Initiatives for Independent Banks Association of Texas (IBAT)
Community banks face mounting competition from fintechs, megabanks, Big Tech, and even retailers like Walmart, all investing heavily in innovation. Matthew Smith, a seasoned community banker with experience at Happy State Bank and First United Bank, now leads digital transformation efforts at the Initiatives for Independent Banks Association of Texas (IBAT). Passionate about BaaS, embedded…
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Back to Memphis: How BaaS Friendly-Evolve Bank Continues to Strengthen Its Fintech Footprint
Evolve Bank & Trust, a standout member of Travillian’s Tech-Forward Bank Index, has more than doubled its assets in just a few months—from $628 million to $1.3 billion—driven by smart capital deployment, a wave of fintech partnerships, and strategic hiring. Leadership updates, such as the promotion of Hank Word to President of Open Banking and…
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Is Your Bank’s Risk & Compliance Talent Focusing on the Right Things: A Conversation with Coastal Financial Corporation’s Curt Queyrouze & Andrew Stines
In this Travillian Next discussion, Keith Daly, Director – Banking & Fintech at Travillian, sits down with Curt Queyrouze, President of Coastal Financial Corporation, and Andrew Stines, the bank’s Chief Risk Officer. As a national leader in Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) with more than 30 fintech partnerships, Coastal is navigating a complex and evolving regulatory landscape. Curt…
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18 Months Later: A Conversation with Patrick Sells, Chief Innovation Officer at NYDIG
In this Travillian Next conversation, Keith Daly, Director – Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, reconnects with Patrick Sells, Chief Innovation Officer at NYDIG, 18 months after their first discussion. Since then, NYDIG has raised over $1 billion in new funding and expanded its partnerships with major financial technology providers like FIS, FISERV, Jack Henry,…
