Welcome to "Mighty Finsights," the podcast where finance meets formidable insights and spirited storytelling. Hosted by fintech and financial services agency CSTMR, this show delves into the stories that shape the world of finance and fintech, brought to you straight from the minds of those who know it best—the innovators, the disruptors, and the trailblazers. Each episode of "Mighty Finsights" is a journey into the heart of financial innovation and personal achievement. We sit down with fin ...
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Interview with John Erik Metcalf of Upgraded: How Fintech Is Allowing a Retail Brand to Refurbish the Circular Economy
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33:14Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - John Erik Metcalf, Upgraded - LinkedIn: Upgraded Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this Episode Rory Holland interviews John Erik Metcalf, the co-founder and CEO of Upgraded, a tech subscription service that allows users to upgrade their devices effortlessly. The…
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Interview with Sloan Shanahan of FusionIQ: Why Behavioral Finance Is the Unsung Hero of Wealth Management
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39:11Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Sloan Shanahan, FusionIQ - LinkedIn: FusionIQ Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this Episode In this conversation, Rory Holland interviews Sloan Shanahan, the CRO of FusionIQ, discussing the company's mission to enhance wealth management through technology and th…
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Interview with Michael Luxenberg of Bankuity and Concord Advice: Revealing the Data that Lenders Don’t Know They’re Missing.
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35:15Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Michael Luxenberg, Bankuity.com - LinkedIn: Bankuity Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In This Episode Rory Holland and Michael Luxenberg discuss how Bankuity is using alternative data and artificial intelligence to build a more accurate picture of what financial we…
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Interview with James Furbush of AccessOne: Landscape & Evolution of Healthcare Payments
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50:20Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - James Furbush, AccessOnepay.com - LinkedIn: AccessOne Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this episode Rory Holland and James Furbush discuss the evolving landscape of healthcare payments and the role of AccessOne in facilitating financial well-being for patients a…
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Interview with Kevin Allen of ValidMind: The Future of Model Risk Management
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38:16Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Kevin Allen, validmind.com - LinkedIn: ValidMind Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this episode In this episode, Rory Holland interviews Kevin Allen from ValidMind, discussing the critical role of model risk management in banking, especially in the context of inc…
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Interview With Joshua Silver of Rainforest: Embedded Payments Are a Game Changer
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36:05Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Joshua Silver, Rainforestpay.com, Linkedin: Rainforest Pay Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this episode In this episode, Rory Holland speaks with Joshua Silver from Rainforest about the evolution of fintech—in Atlanta particularly—and the innovative approach Ra…
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Interview with Bill and Bo Stone of SMI: The Importance of Financial Literacy
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35:07Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Bo Stone, Bill Stone, smionecard.com, kudzumoney.com Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this episode In this episode, Rory Holland interviews Bill Stone and Bo Stone from SMI (Systems and Methods, Inc). They discuss the company's rich history, starting from its fo…
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Interview with Maria Goy of Spot Insurance: Revolutionizing Embedded Insurance for Adventure Seekers
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29:00Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Maria Goy - getspot.com - LinkedIn: Spot Insurance Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this episode In this episode, Rory Holland interviews Maria Goy, the co-founder and CEO of Spot Insurance, discussing the innovative approach of embedded insurance in the adventu…
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Interview with Nicky Senyard and Alana Levine of Fintel Connect: Building Trust in Affiliate Marketing
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32:12Host - Rory Holland - cstmr.com - Linkedin: CSTMR Interviewed - Nicky Senyard , Alana Levine - fntelconnect.com - LinkedIn: Fintel Connect Want to be a part of the podcast? Contact Rory today! In this episode Rory Holland speaks with Nicky Senyard and Alana Levine from Fintel Connect about their journey in affiliate marketing within the finance sec…
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Interview with Zain Premji of SQS: Revolutionizing Data Security With Quantum Technology
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37:35Interview with Zain Premji of SQS: Revolutionizing Data Security With Quantum Technology Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Zain Premji In this episode In this conversation, Rory Holland interviews Zain Premji, co-founder of Secured Quantum Services (SQS), about the revolutionary potential of quantum technology in securing data and communications. Z…
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CSTMR Brand Series 5/5: The Journey of Logo Design, From Concept to Creation
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22:40CSTMR Brand Series 5/5: The Journey of Logo Design, From Concept to Creation Host - Rory Holland Co-host - Dan Ocock In this episode In this episode of the Might Finsights podcast, Rory Holland and Dan Ocock discuss the intricacies of logo design and branding. They explore the importance of creating a meaningful logo that resonates with the audienc…
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CSTMR Brand Series 4/5: The Emotional Impact of Color in Branding
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32:04CSTMR Brand Series 4/5: The Emotional Impact of Color in Branding Host - Rory Holland Co-host - Dan Ocock In This Episode In this episode of the Mighty Finsights Podcast, Rory and Dan explore the intricate relationship between brand identity and the visualization of brand values, particularly through the use of color. They discuss how colors evoke …
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CSTMR Brand Series 3/5: The Importance of Personality in Crafting a Brand’s Soul
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34:04CSTMR Brand Series 3/5: The Importance of Personality in Crafting a Brand’s Soul Host - Rory Holland Co-host - Dan Ocock In This Episode In this episode, Rory and Dan explore the concept of brand personality, emphasizing its importance in creating a strong emotional connection with customers. They discuss the foundational elements of branding, incl…
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CSTMR Brand Series 2/5: Guiding the Growth, Developing a Solid Brand Strategy
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31:29CSTMR Brand Series 2/5: Guiding the Growth, Developing a Solid Brand Strategy Host - Rory Holland Co-host - Dan Ocock In This Episode In this episode, Rory and Dan discuss the critical importance of developing a solid brand strategy, especially in the competitive landscape of financial services. They explore the growing number of financial brands, …
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CSTMR Brand Series 1/5: Bedrock of Success, Laying the Brand Foundations
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34:09CSTMR Brand Series 1/5: Bedrock of Success, Laying the Brand Foundations Host - Rory Holland Co-host - Dan Ocock In This Episode In this episode, Rory Holland, CSTMR CEO, and Dan Ocock, CSTMR Chief of Brand, discuss the foundational elements of branding, particularly in the financial and fintech sectors. They emphasize the importance of understandi…
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Interview with Lucas Parry of Glow: Democratizing Philanthropy in Fintech and Giving Back
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20:09Interview with Lucas Parry of Glow: Democratizing Philanthropy in Fintech and Giving Back Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Lucas Parry In This Episode In this conversation, Lucas Parry, CEO and Founder of Glow, takes us on his personal journey from recording music to working in fintech. He then explains how Glow helps artists, influencers, and bra…
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Interview with Meghan Kober of U.S. Bank: The Imperative of Bank Innovation
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15:44Interview with Meghan Kober of U.S. Bank: The Imperative of Bank Innovation Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Meghan Kober In This Episode In this chat, Meghan Kober, VP of Fintech Partnerships & Investments at U.S. Bank, starts by telling us about how she got started in fintech. She then discusses her role on the bank innovation team and how they …
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Interview with David Robinson of Academy Bank: Fintech Partnerships, Infrastructure, and Trust
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16:17Interview with David Robinson of Academy Bank: Fintech Partnerships, Infrastructure, and Trust Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - David Robinson In This Episode In this discussion, David Robinson, Director of Fintech Partnerships at Academy Bank, shares the company's goals and various initiatives in the fintech space. He also goes through his person…
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Interview with Eric Youngstrom: Working Capital Solutions – Helping SMBs Grow
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20:25Interview with Eric Youngstrom: Working Capital Solutions – Helping SMBs Grow Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Eric Youngstrom In This Episode Eric Youngstrom, Founder and CEO of Onramp, discusses his journey in the finance industry and the purpose behind his company. Onramp provides working capital solutions to small e-commerce businesses, helpin…
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Interview with Vamsi Varanasi: Identity Verification – Build Trust, Drive Adoption
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26:25Interview with Vamsi Varanasi: Identity Verification – Build Trust, Drive Adoption Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Vamsi Varanasi In This Episode Vamsi Varanasi, Product Strategy Lead at Clear, discusses the company's mission to provide portable and secure identity verification in the fintech space. Vamsi begins by sharing his professional experi…
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Interview with Trey Maust: Banking Innovation Through Partnerships and Trust
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24:36Interview with Trey Maust: Banking Innovation Through Partnerships and Trust Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Trey Maust This Episode Back in 2006, Trey Maust and Jeff Sumpter started Lewis & Clark Bank–a traditional commercial bank that has embraced banking innovation and evolved to work with third parties to explore new frontiers in banking. In …
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Interview with Clayton Mitchell: Navigating Fintech Regulatory Compliance
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25:32Interview with Clayton Mitchell: Navigating Fintech Regulatory Compliance Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Clayton Mitchell In This Episode Clayton Mitchell, from Crowe, a public accounting, consulting, and technology firm, chats with Rory about the role of accounting and consulting in the fintech industry. He explains how he got into the world of…
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Interview with Matt Michaelis: Embedded Finance - The Power to Redefine Daily Life
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18:59Interview with Matt Michaelis: Embedded Finance - The Power to Redefine Daily Life Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Matt Michaelis This Episode Matt Michaelis, Chairman and CEO at Emprise Bank, sits down with Rory to discuss the company's journey in the financial industry and their focus on embedded finance. In the family since 1965, Emprise conti…
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Interview with Cody Owens: Optimize Collections With a Loan Management System
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22:51Interview with Cody Owens: Optimize Collections With a Loan Management System Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Cody Owens This Episode Rory speaks with Equabli CEO Cody Owens about his company’s end-to-end collections management platform. In a few words, Equabli helps banks and fintech lenders effectively manage collections and recovery of delinqu…
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Interview with Emily Cisek: Digital Legacy - Why SMBs Need a Succession Plan
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21:14Interview with Emily Cisek: Digital Legacy - Why SMBs Need a Succession Plan Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Emily Cisek This Episode Emily Cisek, Co-Founder and CEO of The Postage, discusses her journey from a small town on the East Coast to starting her own fintech business in Texas. The Postage is a digital legacy and small business succession…
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Interview with Justin Fischer: Financial Crimes – Securing Banks and Credit Unions
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28:40Interview with Justin Fischer: Financial Crimes – Securing Banks and Credit Unions Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Justin Fischer This Episode In this conversation, Justin Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO of RiskScout, highlights how his company provides financial crime software solutions for community banks and credit unions. He details how they aim …
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Interview with Colton Pond: Lending Platforms – Innovation and Embedded Lending
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10:47Interview with Colton Pond: Lending Platforms – Innovation and Embedded Lending Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Colton Pond This Episode In this chat, Colton Pond, CMO at LoanPro, discusses his company's journey and the market they serve. Colton explains that LoanPro is a lending and credit platform that helps financial organizations launch, serv…
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Interview with David Ness: Fintech Partnerships Within the U.S. Bank Ecosystem
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21:59Interview with David Ness: Fintech Partnerships Within the U.S. Bank Ecosystem Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - David Ness This Episode In this episode, David Ness, Senior Vice President of Innovation at U.S. Bank, discusses his journey into financial services and his role in leading fintech partnerships. He emphasizes the importance of being humb…
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Interview with Nick Elders: Customer Experience in Financial Services
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37:51Interview with Nick Elders: Customer Experience in Financial Services Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Nick Elders This Episode In this conversation, Nick Elders, co-founder and CEO of SPARK, discusses his background and journey into fintech. He shares the story of how SPARK–an end-to-end solution for small business lending–was created, as well …
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Interview with Jason Henrichs: The Future of Banking - Financial Services and Trust
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19:03Interview with Jason Henrichs: The Future of Banking - Financial Services and Trust Host - Rory Holland Interviewed - Jason Henrichs This Episode In this conversation, CSTMR’s Rory Holland and Alloy Lab’s Jason Henrichs begin by discussing the Fintech House experience at SXSW, and the importance of attending events like this. Jason then gets into t…
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This is 'Mighty Finsights,' the podcast where finance meets formidable insights and spirited storytelling. Hosted by financial services and fintech marketing agency CSTMR, this show explores the personal stories behind financial innovation, featuring interviews with the innovators, disruptors, and visionaries shaping the fintech and finance sectors…
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