Modern banking starts with mindset before tech

Modern banking starts with mindset before tech

Galileo VP Ritesh Rihani says the real barrier to banking innovation isn’t infrastructure — it’s inertia.

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The Partner Bank Boom Revisited

The Partner Bank Boom Revisited

Amber Buker, chief research officer at the Travilian Group, revisits the partner bank boom — its rise, collapse, and the regulatory crackdown that reshaped banking-as-a-service.

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Chime’s IPO is more than a milestone — it’s a model for fintech with purpose

Chime’s IPO is more than a milestone — it’s a model for fintech with purpose

Tilman Ehrbeck, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Flourish Ventures, weighs in on Chime’s success, its recent IPO, and what’s next.

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Banktech or fintech? Strategic choices for banks

Banktech or fintech? Strategic choices for banks

Pam Kaur, head of bank technology at BankTech Ventures, shares why forward-thinking banks must embrace banktech as a strategic partner to stay competitive in today’s financial landscape.

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Bringing a global lens to fintech investing

Bringing a global lens to fintech investing

Investor, author, and FR contributor Alex Lazarow sat down with The FR to share more about Fluent Ventures' investment approach.

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AI could save America’s community banks — if they allow it

AI could save America’s community banks — if they allow it

Yerbol Orynbayev, president at TurmaFinTech, explains how the rapid development of AI opens new opportunities for smaller banks to grow.

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Belonging and Main Street banking in a digital world

Belonging and Main Street banking in a digital world

Sarah Biller, co-founder of Fintech Sandbox, highlights how community banks can strategize for the digital world.

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Inside Stearns Bank’s community-focused strategy

 Inside Stearns Bank’s community-focused strategy

The FR recently sat down with Stearns Bank CEO, Kelly Skalicky, to discuss the bank’s mission to expand access to financial services in underserved communities.

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How fintechs and banks can thrive in a new regulatory era

How fintechs and banks can thrive in a new regulatory era

Laura Kornhauser, co-founder and CEO of Stratyfy, offers insights on how financial institutions can thrive in a new regulatory era.

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Fintech Meetup 2025: Key trends shaping the industry

Fintech Meetup 2025: Key trends shaping the industry

VC Alex Lazarow shares his insights on Fintech Meetup 2025.

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5 takeaways from Evident’s Responsible AI Report

5 takeaways from Evident’s Responsible AI Report

The FR highlights five takeaways on how banks are tackling AI risks.

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Going alone versus going together: How to win as a group of smaller banks

Going alone versus going together: How to win as a group of smaller banks

Carey Ransom, an SaaS entrepreneur and managing director of BankTech Ventures, discusses the importance of differentiation for community banks and how collaboration with peers can strengthen their unique position in the market rather than diminish it

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Inside Zelle’s growth strategy

Inside Zelle’s growth strategy

Denise Leonhard, general manager of payments network Zelle, answers 6 key questions on how Zelle became a mainstream player in U.S. payments.

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Embedding financial rewards into consumer shopping journeys

Embedding financial rewards into consumer shopping journeys

Shawn Conahan, Chief Revenue Officer of Wildfire Systems, explores how evolving consumer expectations for seamless digital experiences are driving the integration of real-time benefits and loyalty rewards.

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Building an emerging market fintech powerhouse

Building an emerging market fintech powerhouse

Sergio Fogel, dLocal's co-founder, shares his playbook for success: building a global strategy, fostering a strong culture, and creating a unified offering for emerging markets.

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