Digital Banking Podcast

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• Is your bank invisible to AI? The data that should wake you up, with Corey Wrinn. 26.06.2026 1ώ 17λ

  In the latest episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar welcomed Corey Wrinn, managing director of Rivel Banking Research. Wrinn brought a data-driven lens to the conversation, and the two wasted little time getting into what the research actually shows about where community banking is headed. The bulk of the episode centered on AI discoverability. Rivel found that roughly twelve percent of consumers now go directly to tools like ChatGPT or Gemini when searching for a banking pr...
• Stop Chasing Innovation & Start Solving Real Banking Problems, with Jeffry Pilcher. 12.06.2026 1ώ 11λ

  In the latest episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, podcast host at Tyfone, welcomed Jeffry Pilcher, President at The Financial Brand. The episode centered around how banks could stand out by making banking simpler, using data with more intent, and keeping a clear brand voice as AI reshaped content and strategy. Jeffry argued that most institutions still sounded the same. They leaned on vague claims about service while competing on rates and fees. He said banks needed less...
• Why AI Starts With Better Data, with Parijat Banerjee. 29.05.2026 1ώ 2λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar of Tyfone welcomed Parijat Banerjee, Financial Services Global Business Head at LatentView Analytics. The episode centered around how AI depended on strong data, clear process design, and a human-first purpose. Josh and Parijat started with a simple idea: good technology should help people pay better attention. Parijat argued that listening remained the most useful human skill, and he framed AI as a tool that could remove busy ...
• Lessons from Space: Building Stronger Bank Teams with Monica Parks. 15.05.2026 1ώ 35λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar welcomed Monica Parks, Chief Information Officer at Bank3. The episode centered around the importance of keeping the human element at the heart of banking and technology, drawing lessons from Monica’s unique experience as an analog astronaut. Monica shared how her time in space simulations taught her the power of empathy, focus, and honest communication—traits she brought back to lead her banking teams. She described how stric...
• Can Community Banking Beat Convenience for Gen Z, with Shiva Rajbhandari. 01.05.2026 1ώ 18λ

  In the latest episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar of Tyfone welcomed Shiva Rajbhandari, President at Carolina Credit Union Initiative. The episode centered around the case for a student-run credit union at UNC Chapel Hill and what that effort revealed about access, trust, and community banking. Shiva traced the idea back to a simple problem. He arrived on campus with a scholarship check, but he had no local credit union option that served students. That gap pushed him to s...
• What Banks Miss About Serving Women Entrepreneurs Online, with Robin Sims-Allen. 17.04.2026 1ώ 31λ

  In the latest episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar of Tyfone welcomed Robin Sims-Allen, Founder/CEO at Phoenix Marcus (TotalHER). The episode centered around how safer digital spaces could help women build businesses, protect their voices, and claim more control over their financial future. Robin explained that she built TotalHER after seeing how toxic, noisy, and performative social platforms had become for women trying to earn, connect, and speak plainly online. Robin sai...
• Why AI Can't Replace Strategy, with Jamie Sumner. 03.04.2026 1ώ 23λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar welcomed Jamie Sumner, Partner at VB Sentry LLC. The episode centered around how community financial institutions could use AI to speed up analysis without losing the human judgment that drove strategy. Josh and Jamie traced that idea back to a shared view: AI handled the numbers, but people still had to ask better questions and make better decisions. Jamie explained how automation changed his own work. He moved from hours of m...
• AI, Credit Scores and Consumer Trust, with JB Orecchia. 20.03.2026 1ώ 18λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, Tyfone host Josh DeTar welcomed JB Orecchia, President and CEO at SavvyMoney. The episode centered around how digital banking could support better financial health through clearer credit education, stronger personalization, and better use of data. Josh and JB framed the issue around a simple problem: many consumers still did not understand how lenders judged them or how small money decisions could raise borrowing costs for years. JB said those...
• Why real-time payments still leave gaps for consumers, with Keith Smith. 06.03.2026 1ώ 26λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, Vice President of Sales at Tyfone, welcomed Keith Smith, Founder and CEO at Payouts Network. The episode centered around the changing landscape of money movement, the need for real-time payments, and how consumer expectations push financial institutions to rethink both technology and user experience. Keith shared his views on why traditional ideas of work-life balance fall short and how personal definitions of success shape bo...
• Solving Payments for the Marginalized, with Kosta Scholiadis. 20.02.2026 1ώ 27λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, Vice President of Sales at Tyfone, welcomed Kosta Scholiadis, CEO and Founder at Street Wallet. The episode centered around building sustainable businesses that do good while staying financially viable, especially in the context of financial inclusion for underserved communities. Kosta shared how his entrepreneurial journey led him to focus on solving practical problems for people often overlooked by traditional banking, like ...
• Bringing Empathy to Every Member Touchpoint with Derrick Aguilar. 06.02.2026 1ώ 24λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Tyfone, welcomed Derrick Aguilar, Chief Experience Officer at PenAir Credit Union. The episode centered around how credit unions can create meaningful, consistent experiences across every channel and touchpoint. Derrick shared why every interaction—big or small—can carry lasting weight for members. He explained that while digital banking, payments, and support are necessary, they are on...
• Technology Meets Trust: The Real Role of Digital Banking, with Frank Hopkins. 23.01.2026 1ώ 8λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar welcomed Frank Hopkins, Founder and CEO at Hopkins Leadership LLC. The episode centered around how community banks can stay relevant in a fast-changing world by focusing on purpose, accountability, and serving people—not just numbers. Frank shared how local banks face constant pressure from larger competitors and shifting technology, but their real strength comes from deep community ties and a focus on relationships. He explain...
• Navigating AI Hype and Reality in Banking, with Barath Narayanan 09.01.2026 1ώ 18λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, VP of Sales and Marketing at Tyfone, welcomed Barath Narayanan, Global BFSI and Europe Geo Head at Persistent Systems. The episode centered around how artificial intelligence is shaping productivity, strategy, and risk management across financial services worldwide. Barath shared how AI has moved from a side conversation to the core of every client discussion. He described a clear shift: organizations now focus less on cutting...
• Pushing Past Comfort Zones to Drive Real Innovation, with Emiliano Giacchetti. 26.12.2025 1ώ 30λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Tyfone, welcomed Emiliano Giacchetti, CEO at ParaScript LLC. The episode centered around the power of curiosity, challenging assumptions, and how breaking habits can unlock growth for individuals and organizations. Emiliano shared how he built a practice of seeking discomfort in order to learn and evolve. He discussed the value of exposing yourself to new ideas, even in small ways, to k...
• Breaking the Wealth Rules: Crissi Cole on Ditching Budgets and Building Real Financial Freedom 12.12.2025 1ώ 15λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Tyfone, welcomed Crissi Cole, Founder and CEO at Penny Finance Inc. The episode centered around the real barriers to financial health and the need for more personal, judgment-free financial guidance. Crissi argued that traditional budgeting tools and advice often fall short because they ignore each person’s unique goals and circumstances. She explained that most people struggle with m...
• Rapid Change, Real Impact: Vit Shtyrkin on AI and Crypto Tools 28.11.2025 1ώ 21λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, EVP - Evangelism at Tyfone, welcomed Vit Shtyrkin, Chief Product Officer at B2BinPay. The episode centered around how fast-changing technology is reshaping digital banking, with a focus on the practical impacts of artificial intelligence and crypto tools on product development and team workflows. Vit discussed how his team approached AI not as a shortcut, but as a tool for survival and growth. He shared real examples of how AI...
• Credit Scores & the Real Cost of Misinformation, with Christina Roman & Latreace Wells 14.11.2025 1ώ 24λ

  In the latest episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Tyfone, welcomed Christina Roman, Consumer Education and Advocacy Manager at Experian, and Latreace Wells, Assistant Vice President of Career Planning and Development at Fisk University. The episode centered around how financial education shapes opportunity and why understanding credit early can change lives. Christina and Latreace discussed the challenges people face when learning abou...
• Building Winning Cultures and Driving Growth in Credit Unions with Kirk Kordeleski 31.10.2025 1ώ 42λ

  In the latest episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar sat down with Kirk Kordeleski, Partner at PARC Street Group. They explored what it took to build a thriving credit union in today’s environment—one where competition, technology, and member expectations were always changing. Kirk shared why credit unions had to set ambitious goals and maintain a clear vision, even as the industry faced slow growth and increased consolidation. Kirk explained how a strong culture, driven by e...
• Scaling digitally without losing your soul, with Katie DeFeo. 17.10.2025 1ώ 16λ

  In the latest episode of The Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar sat down with Katie DeFeo, VP and Chief Experience Officer at SunWest Credit Union. They explored how credit unions could stand out in a crowded digital landscape by leading with authenticity and human connection, even as banking became more commoditized and tech-driven. DeFeo explained why building a genuine, approachable brand mattered more than ever. She shared how SunWest focused on delivering experiences that felt pers...
• Why traditional lending technology is holding CUs back, with Michael Claire. 03.10.2025 1ώ 44λ

  In the latest episode of The Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar sat down with Michael Claire, founder and CEO of LoanCirrus Limited. Their conversation focused on how digital lending platforms can reach underserved communities—particularly in regions often overlooked by large banks. Claire shared insights from his work across the Caribbean, where outdated lending models and legacy technology have slowed progress. He explained how LoanCirrus is helping financial institutions reimagine ho...