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Finovate Podcast
Finovate showcases cutting-edge banking and financial technology through a global conference series featuring short-form demos and insightful expert takeaways. The Finovate Podcast, hosted by Greg Palmer, carries those conversations and ideas forward, with a concise, interview-based format based on Finovate’s signature 7-minute demos. Guests include leading fintech innovators, bankers, analysts, and more sharing their thoughts and predictions on the future of financial technology.
Episodes
- Finovate Podcast
FinovateFall Best of Show winner Young Early Starters on investment and wealth management education for kids.
Host Greg Palmer continues his series of conversations with FinovateFall 2026 Best of Show winners, speaking with Monica Marpole-Bird, Head of Growth and…
Finovate PodcastFinovateFall Best of Show winner Tweezr celebrates completing a hat trick of BoS wins and shares the background behind the technology.
Host Greg Palmer sits down with Ohad Kotler, CEO and co-founder of Tweezr, fresh off the company's third Best of Show win—a remarkable hat trick spanning…
Finovate PodcastFinovateFall Best of Show winner Goodbuy on their unusual path to success and the future of fintech for small businesses.
The Finovate Podcast returns with host Greg Palmer continuing his series of conversations with the FinovateFall 2026 Best of Show winners. In this episode…
Finovate PodcastFinovateFall Best of Show winner Vertice AI on bridging the gap between goals and execution and their experience as back-to-back Best of Show winners.
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Mitch Rutledge (CEO) and Tyler Brantley (Head of Sales and Partnerships) from Vertice…
Finovate PodcastFinovateFall Best of Show winner ScreenSteps on procedural improvements, knowledge-sharing, and their non-traditional journey into fintech.
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Greg DeVore, CEO of ScreenSteps, a FinovateFall 2026 Best of Show winner. DeVore…
Finovate PodcastStrategies for effective AI implementation – a conversation with Inbenta’s CEO, Melissa Solis
In this episode, Greg Palmer sits down with Melissa Solis, CEO of Inbenta, a global AI orchestration platform that enables financial institutions to deploy…
Finovate PodcastFinovate Awards Finalist Luca Terragni on his journey from lender to tech provider in the SMB space
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg sits down with Luca Terragni, Chief Revenue Officer and co-founder of Prestatech, a finalist in the Risk…
Finovate PodcastFinovateFall Keynoter Oban MacTavish on AI, data, personalization, and delivering an excellent customer experience
In this episode, host Greg sits down with Oban MacTavish, CEO and co-founder of Spade, an intelligence company transforming how financial institutions leverage…
Finovate PodcastFinovate veteran Derek Corcoran on his experiences at Finovate, his advice for demoing companies, and his new book, which is launching at FinovateFall
In this engaging episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg sits down with Derek Corcoran, VP of Strategy at Accutive and author of "Designing for Need: The…
Finovate PodcastFinovateFall panelist Ning Duong shares her priorities and insights as a fintech-forward CU leader
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg welcomes back listeners after a summer break and introduces Ning Duong, President and CEO of Financial…
Finovate PodcastFinovate’s own Heather Stowell talks about IMPACT Funders and Founders Forum – a new initiative coming from Finovate this fall in New York.
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Finovate colleague Heather Stowell to discuss an exciting new initiative launching in…
Finovate PodcastFinovateSpring Best of Show Winner Zengines on shining a light into the black box that is data lineage
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Caitlyn Truong, CEO and co-founder of Zengines, one of the Best of Show winners from…
Finovate PodcastFinovateSpring Best of Show Winner Clockout on the benefits of earned-wage-access for community FI’s.
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Juan Jurado-Blanco, Founder and CEO, and Armando Quintana, Chief Revenue Officer of…
Finovate PodcastDon’t break while you build: FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Cobalt on the complex world of FI system dependencies
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg speaks with Oren Buskila, CEO and co-founder of Cobalt, a FinovateSpring 2026 Best of Show winner. Cobalt…
Finovate PodcastFinovateSpring Best of Show winner Finalytics.AI on data and personalization in community FI’s and beyond.
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Craig McLaughlin (CEO) and Baron Conway (Chief Strategy Officer) of Finalytics.AI to…
Finovate PodcastFinovateSpring Best of Show winner Crebit on stablecoins, international remittance, and a strong UX
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Jensen Coonradt (CEO) and Simmi Sen (Chief Product Officer), the co-founders of…
Finovate PodcastROI and AI – thoughts on making sure you’re getting the most out of your AI strategy.
In this episode, Greg sits down with Melissa Solis, CEO of Inbenta, to discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the banking industry. Melissa…
Finovate PodcastCannabis banking – balancing risk and opportunity
In this episode, host Greg Palmer dives into the complexities and opportunities of cannabis banking with guests Stacy Litke, VP of Banking Services at Green…
Finovate PodcastA conversation around consumer-focused AI in finance and EVA, Experian’s new AI platform
In this episode, host Greg Palmer sits down with Debbie Hsu, EVP of Product at Experian, to discuss the company’s innovative approach to empowering consumers…
Finovate PodcastSmall businesses, credit, and creating opportunity – inside the work being done by the Accion Opportunity Fund
In this episode, Greg sits down with Luz Urrutia, CEO of the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF), to explore the critical role of small businesses in the economy and…
Finovate PodcastEP 290: Payments, SMBs, and fintech adoption across Europe – a talk with Unzer’s CEO
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Robert Bueninck, CEO of Unzer, to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing…
Finovate PodcastEP 289: FinovateEurope Best of Show winner R34DY on reliable AI interactions with legacy systems
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer wraps up conversations with the FinovateEurope Best of Show winners, featuring Márk Hetényi, CEO of…
Finovate PodcastEP 288: FinovateEurope Best of Show winner Tweezr on updating legacy systems through LLMs and AI
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer interviews Ohad Kotler, co-founder and CEO of Tweezr, one of the Best of Show winners at…
Finovate PodcastEP 287: FinovateEurope Best of Show winner Serene on behavioral intelligence and early risk indicators
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer interviews Savannah Price, founder and CEO of Serene, one of the Best of Show winners at…
Finovate PodcastEP 286: Bridging the wisdom gap: AI in the investment space
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Dor Eligula, co-founder and Chief Business Officer at Bridgewise, to explore how…
Finovate PodcastEP 285: A VC perspective on fintech investment trends and advice on how to stand out from the crowd
In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to discuss the dynamic world of…
Finovate PodcastEP 284: From grassroots to the policy table – Joel Blake’s human-centric journey into fintech
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer interviews Joel Blake, OBE, founder and CEO of GFA Exchange, who will also be moderating a session…
Finovate PodcastEP 283: Trust, transparency, and open communication – learning from Finovate Awards Finalist COCC’s unique cooperative model
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer connects with Brent Biernat, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at COCC, a finalist in…
Finovate PodcastEP 282: Steven Ramirez, Beyond the Arc
Fintech in 2025: an end of year review, and a look forward to 2026. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate podcast, Greg is joined by Steven Ramirez…
Finovate PodcastEP 281: Kyle Hauptman, NCUA
Fintech, innovation, and the credit union landscape – a conversation with the Chairman of the NCUA. Detailed Summary: In this episode, Kyle Hauptman, Chairman…
Finovate PodcastEP 280: DJ Kurtze, Five Star Bank
Rapid growth as a community bank – Five Star’s strategies for using fintech to expand their customer. Detailed Summary: This episode of the Finovate Podcast…
Finovate PodcastEP 279: Kian Sarreshteh, InvestiFi
Finovate Awards Winner InvestiFi on the changing investment landscape, consumer education, and bringing investment assets back to banks and CUs. Detailed…
Finovate PodcastEP 278: Christopher D’Aprile, PrivacyGuard
The real threat of AI-enabled fraud might not be what you think – hear from an expert on what you need to be focusing on right now. Detailed Summary: In this…
Finovate PodcastEP 277: John Findlay, Lemonade LXP
This episode of the Finovate Podcast features an interview with John Findlay, CEO of Lemonade LXP, one of the Best of Show winners from FinovateFall. The…
Finovate PodcastEP 276: Shivangi Khanna and Sophie Jewsbury, Krida
FinovateFall Best of Show winner Krida’s AI layer is transforming the lending process and deepening relationships to make the process easier for everyone…
Finovate PodcastEP 275: Mart Vos, Eko Investments
FinovateFall Best of Show winner Eko Investments is bringing investment opportunities to early-stage investors, growing individual wealth and helping FIs of…
Finovate PodcastEP 274: Mitch Rutledge, Vertice AI
FinovateFall Best of Show winner Vertice AI: Using AI to help smaller FI’s punch above their weight. Detailed Summary: In this episode, Greg catches up with…
Finovate PodcastEP 273: Tim Li, LendAPI
FinovateFall Best of Show winner LendAPI on the future of lending (spoiler: it’s gonna be a lot faster) Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate…
Finovate PodcastEP 272: Shanthi Shanmugam, Casap
FinovateFall Best of Show winner Casap on the biggest opportunity you’re missing to prove to your customers that you’re on their side. Detailed Summary: In…
Finovate PodcastEP 271: Greg Sullins, Newgen Software
AI is revolutionizing lending – are you ready? Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer interviews Greg Sullins, head of the…
Finovate PodcastEP 270: Bridgit Antwi, Flutterwave
Stablecoins, relationships, and licenses – inside the Flutterwave success story Detailed Summary: In this Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer interviews Bridgit…
Finovate PodcastEP 269: Rouzbeh Rotabi, Qolo
The pitfalls of payments platforms that are “good enough” Detailed Summary: In this Finovate Podcast episode, host Greg Palmer interviews Rouzbeh Rotabi, Chief…
Finovate PodcastEP 268: Assaf Baciu, Persado
Your new go-to-market(ing) strategy – balancing compliance and speed with agentic AI Detailed Summary: In this Finovate Podcast episode, Greg interviews Asaf…
Finovate PodcastEP 267: David Tyree, DEA (ret.), Valid8 Financial
Fighting crime through collaboration – lessons from a retired DEA Special Agent. Detailed Summary: In this Finovate podcast episode, host Greg Palmer…
Finovate PodcastEP 266: Tamara Laine, MPWR
Supporting the gig economy and ethical AI – two massive components you can’t afford to ignore. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host…
Finovate PodcastEP 265: Catherine Lynch, Citizens Bank
The importance of human-centered innovation – one banker’s thoughts on building the right kind of innovative community. Detailed Summary: In this Finovate…
Finovate PodcastEP 264: Christian Ruppe, Colony Bank
Driving innovation forward – lessons from a fintech founder turned community banker. Detailed Summary: In this episode, Christian Ruppe, Chief Innovation…
Finovate PodcastEP 263: Arash Asady, Bits of Stock
Bringing a rewarding investment experience into FI’s with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Bits of Stock. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate…
Finovate PodcastEP 262: Brandon Min, Herd Security
I swear, it wasn’t me! – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Herd Security on their anti-deepfake fraud prevention solution. Detailed Summary…
Finovate PodcastEP 261: Crissi Cole, Penny Finance
Next-gen customer service – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Penny Finance on attracting, retaining, and serving members of the digital…
Finovate PodcastEP 260: Milind Borkar, Illuma Labs
Talk to me – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Illuma Labs on their AI CX and authentication agent Detailed Summary: In this episode of the…
Finovate PodcastEP 259: Andrew Reese, Solda.ai
I’m sold! – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Solda.ai on their award-winning solution. Detailed Summary: In this Finovate podcast episode…
Finovate PodcastEP 258: Craig McLaughlin and Baron Conway, Finalytics
True personalization is here – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Finalytics on their award-winning solution. Detailed Summary: This episode of…
Finovate PodcastEP 257: Javier Perez, VASS Financial Services
FinovateSpring keynoter Javier Perez on taking AI out of the experimental and scaling it up for maximum impact. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the…
Finovate PodcastEP 256: Matthew Le Merle, Blockchain Coinvestors
Blockchain at a key inflection point – where we are now in the innovation cycle, what’s coming next, and where to find your next opportunity. Detailed Summary…
Finovate PodcastEP 255: Nick Evens, Curql
Exploring CU-specific fintech solutions, with a preview of the CU Spotlight session at FinovateSpring. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate…
Finovate PodcastEP 254: Naga Rishyendar, Discover FS
Building and growing winning teams – thoughts from a seasoned fintech leader on managing high-performing engineering teams. Detailed Summary: In this episode…
Finovate PodcastEP 253: Walter Mendenhall, Help With My Loan
Former pro athlete and founder of the Male Mogul Initiative Walter Mendenhall on the recent acquisition of Help With My Loan, and the importance of fair access…
Finovate PodcastEP 252: Ohad Kotler and Lior Vernia, Tweezr
Innovate without needing to update your legacy tech stack. FinovateEurope Best of Show winner Tweezr explains how. Detailed episode description: In this…
Finovate PodcastEP 251: Tobin Broadfoot, Keyless
FinovateEurope Best of Show winner Keyless on using facial recognition without storing sensitive biometric data on a specific device. Detailed Summary: In this…