Live from the AFT Spring Summit, Sam Kilmer (Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors) is joined by fintech leaders to discuss what’s really happening in banking and financial services right now.

Guests include:

Laura Kornhauser (CEO & Co-Founder, Stratyfy)

David Eads (CEO & Co-Founder, Vine Financial)

Kirsten Longnecker (Executive Vice President, York Public Relations)

Tim Hamilton (Founder & CEO, Praxent)

This unscripted “in the hall” conversation covers:

• The real impact of AI in banking (beyond the hype)
• Why trust between fintechs and banks is critical
• Core system challenges still holding banks back
• The future of software development with generative AI
• Risks of AI hallucinations and regulatory implications
• Why entry-level talent may drive the next wave of innovation
• What’s working — and what’s still broken — in fintech

From customer-centricity to infrastructure challenges, this discussion captures the current state of fintech innovation and where the industry is heading next.

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Recorded live from GAC, Sam Kilmer (Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors and host of Fintech Hustle) sits down with a powerhouse panel of credit union and fintech leaders for an unscripted hallway conversation.

Joining the discussion:

• Brandi Gregory (Managing Director, Cornerstone Advisors)
• Ned Tobey (CEO, Circuit)
• JB Orecchia (CEO, SavvyMoney)
• Nicole Haverly (VP Credit Unions, nCino)
• Rob Landis (CEO, Correlation)

Topics include AI, member primacy, financial wellness, fraud risks, speed of innovation, and what credit unions must rethink in 2026.

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Recorded at a location near AOBA 2026, this Fintech Hustle episode brings guests Aleda DeMaria (EVP & Chief Operating Officer, PeoplesBank), Mac Thompson (Founder & CEO, White Clay) & Christina Miller (VP, Alkami) for an unscripted hallway conversation on what’s changing right now.

Key topics include:

• Deposit retention after massive outflows and why “acquisition” is not the finish line
• AI everywhere, including fraud, and why banks must fight AI with AI
• Vendor consolidation and the reality of fragmented tech stacks
• Data strategy as a growth engine, not just a compliance tool
• Why the branch still matters and how to modernize the in-branch experience
• The talent challenge for community banks trying to innovate
• A clear warning: community banks should stop trying to build what mega-banks build, and focus on partnerships and execution

Let us know what theme you’re hearing most in your institution right now.

Click to watch more Fintech Hustle!

🔗 https://www.crnrstone.com/gritty-insights/podcasts/fintech-hustle/

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