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Travillian Next follow-up conversation with Alana Levine at Fintel Connect about how AI influences financial product discovery and ranking behavior.
Tech & Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Banking

How AI Is Reshaping Financial Product Discovery: A Follow-Up with Fintel Connect

Why AI-Driven Search Behavior Matters for Banks and Marketers Consumers are shifting from traditional search engines to AI tools like…
By
Amber Buker
Travillian Next follow-up conversation with Alana Levine at Fintel Connect about how AI influences financial product discovery and ranking behavior.
Tech & Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Banking

How AI Is Reshaping Financial Product Discovery: A Follow-Up with Fintel Connect

Why AI-Driven Search Behavior Matters for Banks and Marketers Consumers are shifting from traditional search engines to AI tools like…
By
Amber Buker
Keith Daly hosts a conversation with Chris Tremont of Grasshopper Bank and Nikhil Lakhanpal of Narmi discussing the new AI banking solution for small business.
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Digital Banking, Fintech, Tech & Innovation

Turning AI into Your Small Business CFO: A Conversation with Narmi and Grasshopper Bank

How AI Is Replacing Manual Small Business Financial Work Hosted by Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian,…
By
Keith Daly
Keith Daly hosts a conversation with Chris Tremont of Grasshopper Bank and Nikhil Lakhanpal of Narmi discussing the new AI banking solution for small business.
Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Digital Banking, Fintech, Tech & Innovation

Turning AI into Your Small Business CFO: A Conversation with Narmi and Grasshopper Bank

How AI Is Replacing Manual Small Business Financial Work Hosted by Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian,…
By
Keith Daly
Piper Sandler
Wall Street, Capital Markets, Investing, M&A

What Generalist Investors Miss: Piper Sandler’s Stephen Scouten on Bank Performance, Credit, and M&A

This episode brings together host Andrew Liesch, Head of Bank Strategy at Travillian, and Stephen Scouten, Managing Director and Senior…
By
Andrew Liesch
Piper Sandler
Wall Street, Capital Markets, Investing, M&A

What Generalist Investors Miss: Piper Sandler’s Stephen Scouten on Bank Performance, Credit, and M&A

This episode brings together host Andrew Liesch, Head of Bank Strategy at Travillian, and Stephen Scouten, Managing Director and Senior…
By
Andrew Liesch
Building Brotherly Love Ira Robbins and Brent Beardall on Leadership Vulnerability and Fighting for Community Banking
Banking, Leadership, Strategy, Talent

Building Brotherly Love: Ira Robbins and Brent Beardall on Leadership, Vulnerability, and Fighting for Community Banking

Valley National Bank and WaFd Bank Leadership Ira Robbins and Brent Beardall take their roles representing the banking industry seriously.…
By
Amber Buker
Building Brotherly Love Ira Robbins and Brent Beardall on Leadership Vulnerability and Fighting for Community Banking
Banking, Leadership, Strategy, Talent

Building Brotherly Love: Ira Robbins and Brent Beardall on Leadership, Vulnerability, and Fighting for Community Banking

Valley National Bank and WaFd Bank Leadership Ira Robbins and Brent Beardall take their roles representing the banking industry seriously.…
By
Amber Buker
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Tech & Innovation, Digital Banking

Trailblazers Ep.5: Why International Payments Matter for Community Banks with Acceleron

This Travillian Next Trailblazers episode dives into the future of international payments for community banks and why getting this right…
By
Keith Daly
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Tech & Innovation, Digital Banking

Trailblazers Ep.5: Why International Payments Matter for Community Banks with Acceleron

This Travillian Next Trailblazers episode dives into the future of international payments for community banks and why getting this right…
By
Keith Daly
AI
Tech & Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Fintech

3 Actionable Takeaways on AI for Community Bank Executives

Much like the introduction of the internet in the mid-1990s and the smartphone revolution 15 years ago, AI has the…
By
Keith Daly
AI
Tech & Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Fintech

3 Actionable Takeaways on AI for Community Bank Executives

Much like the introduction of the internet in the mid-1990s and the smartphone revolution 15 years ago, AI has the…
By
Keith Daly
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Deposits, Banking

Inside the Quiet War for Deposits: How Fulton Financial Is Playing the Long Game

In April 2024, Fulton Financial Corporation executed one of the year’s most compelling and forward-thinking bank acquisitions. The Pennsylvania-based lender…
By
Amber Buker
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Deposits, Banking

Inside the Quiet War for Deposits: How Fulton Financial Is Playing the Long Game

In April 2024, Fulton Financial Corporation executed one of the year’s most compelling and forward-thinking bank acquisitions. The Pennsylvania-based lender…
By
Amber Buker
Affiliate Marketing
Banking, Fintech, Tech & Innovation

Affiliate Marketing Strategies for Bank Leaders with Fintel Connect & Live Oak Bank

Amber Buker, Chief Research Officer at Travillian, sits down with Alana Levine, Chief Revenue Officer at Fintel Connect, and Melissa…
By
Amber Buker
Affiliate Marketing
Banking, Fintech, Tech & Innovation

Affiliate Marketing Strategies for Bank Leaders with Fintel Connect & Live Oak Bank

Amber Buker, Chief Research Officer at Travillian, sits down with Alana Levine, Chief Revenue Officer at Fintel Connect, and Melissa…
By
Amber Buker
innovation
Banking, Fintech, Tech & Innovation

What Banks Can Learn from EVP Rick Geloff and Bank of North Dakota’s Innovation Strategy

Host Amber Buker, Chief Research Officer at Travillian, sits down with Rick Geloff, EVP of Bank of North Dakota, to…
By
Amber Buker
innovation
Banking, Fintech, Tech & Innovation

What Banks Can Learn from EVP Rick Geloff and Bank of North Dakota’s Innovation Strategy

Host Amber Buker, Chief Research Officer at Travillian, sits down with Rick Geloff, EVP of Bank of North Dakota, to…
By
Amber Buker
BancAlliance
Banking, Leadership, Strategy, Talent

Expanding Beyond Local Banking Limits: Denali State Bank + BancAlliance

Host Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, sits down with Lori Bettinger, President of BancAlliance, and Steve…
By
Keith Daly
BancAlliance
Banking, Leadership, Strategy, Talent

Expanding Beyond Local Banking Limits: Denali State Bank + BancAlliance

Host Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, sits down with Lori Bettinger, President of BancAlliance, and Steve…
By
Keith Daly
banks
Banking, Company Culture, Digital Banking, Fintech, Strategy, Talent, Tech & Innovation

From Commodity to Competitive: How Three Banks Build Winning Products

Ten years ago, it was hard to imagine a world where a customer would select a bank based on something…
By
Amber Buker
banks
Banking, Company Culture, Digital Banking, Fintech, Strategy, Talent, Tech & Innovation

From Commodity to Competitive: How Three Banks Build Winning Products

Ten years ago, it was hard to imagine a world where a customer would select a bank based on something…
By
Amber Buker
AI
Tech & Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Fintech

What’s Stopping Banks from Using AI? Featuring Finov8r Founder Allan Rayson

Community banks can’t afford to wait. In this Travillian Next episode, Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian,…
By
Keith Daly
AI
Tech & Innovation, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), Fintech

What’s Stopping Banks from Using AI? Featuring Finov8r Founder Allan Rayson

Community banks can’t afford to wait. In this Travillian Next episode, Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian,…
By
Keith Daly
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Wall Street, Capital Markets, M&A

Top Performing Bank Stocks YTD: 3 Names Defying the Sector Slump in 2025

Familiar Themes Emerge in the Top Performing Bank Stocks Year-to-Date  At the mid-point of a rollercoaster 2025, we decided it…
By
Michael Perito
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Wall Street, Capital Markets, M&A

Top Performing Bank Stocks YTD: 3 Names Defying the Sector Slump in 2025

Familiar Themes Emerge in the Top Performing Bank Stocks Year-to-Date  At the mid-point of a rollercoaster 2025, we decided it…
By
Michael Perito
Partner Bank
Tech & Innovation, BaaS, Banking, Digital Banking, Fintech, Strategy

Boom to Bust: The Partner Bank Boom Revisited

The Partner Bank Boom Revisited It’s a little untoward in journalism to acknowledge the writer. But to tell this story,…
By
Amber Buker
Partner Bank
Tech & Innovation, BaaS, Banking, Digital Banking, Fintech, Strategy

Boom to Bust: The Partner Bank Boom Revisited

The Partner Bank Boom Revisited It’s a little untoward in journalism to acknowledge the writer. But to tell this story,…
By
Amber Buker
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Banking, Talent

Tech-Forward Thinking Meets Talent Strategy: A Q&A With Amber Buker, Chief Research Officer

Travillian is thrilled to welcome Amber Buker to the team as our first-ever Chief Research Officer. With a unique background…
By
Travillian
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Banking, Talent

Tech-Forward Thinking Meets Talent Strategy: A Q&A With Amber Buker, Chief Research Officer

Travillian is thrilled to welcome Amber Buker to the team as our first-ever Chief Research Officer. With a unique background…
By
Travillian
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Banking, Risk & Compliance, Strategy

Cogent Law Breaks Down Cannabis Banking and Regulation

Curious how banks can navigate the complexities of the cannabis industry? This candid conversation delivers strategy, clarity, and a few…
By
Travillian
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Banking, Risk & Compliance, Strategy

Cogent Law Breaks Down Cannabis Banking and Regulation

Curious how banks can navigate the complexities of the cannabis industry? This candid conversation delivers strategy, clarity, and a few…
By
Travillian
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Tech & Innovation

Trailblazers Ep. 4: How Kim Snyder Turned Banker Frustration into KlariVis Innovation

In this episode of Travillian Next Trailblazers, host Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, sits down with Kim…
By
Keith Daly
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Tech & Innovation

Trailblazers Ep. 4: How Kim Snyder Turned Banker Frustration into KlariVis Innovation

In this episode of Travillian Next Trailblazers, host Keith Daly, Principal, Banking & Fintech Search at Travillian, sits down with Kim…
By
Keith Daly
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M&A, Wall Street

Depository Investment Bankers Unplugged: Real Talk on M&A with Piper Sandler & D.A. Davidson

As the dust settled on the late-2024 surge in bank mergers and acquisitions, one question lingered: was it a fleeting anomaly…
By
Michael Perito
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M&A, Wall Street

Depository Investment Bankers Unplugged: Real Talk on M&A with Piper Sandler & D.A. Davidson

As the dust settled on the late-2024 surge in bank mergers and acquisitions, one question lingered: was it a fleeting anomaly…
By
Michael Perito
Lee Easton Website Thumbnail
Tech & Innovation

Trailblazers Ep. 3: Lee Easton of iDENTIFY Clears the Data Fog for Community Banks

Curiosity, mentorship, and sushi…three things that might not seem connected, until you meet Lee Easton. In this episode of Travillian…
By
Keith Daly
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Tech & Innovation

Trailblazers Ep. 3: Lee Easton of iDENTIFY Clears the Data Fog for Community Banks

Curiosity, mentorship, and sushi…three things that might not seem connected, until you meet Lee Easton. In this episode of Travillian…
By
Keith Daly
Brian Loves Banks 2
Banking

Q1 Earnings Seems Predictable — So How Can Banks Differentiate Themselves to Investors?

With bank’s “earnings season” for the first quarter of 2025 already underway, it is difficult to get overly excited when…
By
Michael Perito
Brian Loves Banks 2
Banking

Q1 Earnings Seems Predictable — So How Can Banks Differentiate Themselves to Investors?

With bank’s “earnings season” for the first quarter of 2025 already underway, it is difficult to get overly excited when…
By
Michael Perito
Brian Loves Banks Current Musings About Talent in the Banking Industry
Banking, Hiring Trends, Succession Planning, Talent

Brian Loves Banks: Current Musings About Talent in the Banking Industry

A few musings about the banking industry—some funny, some informational, some sarcastic—but all based on themes I hear in my…
By
Brian Love
Brian Loves Banks Current Musings About Talent in the Banking Industry
Banking, Hiring Trends, Succession Planning, Talent

Brian Loves Banks: Current Musings About Talent in the Banking Industry

A few musings about the banking industry—some funny, some informational, some sarcastic—but all based on themes I hear in my…
By
Brian Love
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