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The Digital Banking Podcast is powered by Tyfone. Tyfone is a dramastically better digital banking provider. Our appeal is unique, we collaborate closely with our customers and the banking ecosystem in an open approach coupled with a powerful user experience that helps “get things done”! On our podcast you will hear how digital banking plays a leading role for community minded financial institutions from the unique perspectives of our industry expert guests.
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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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In this episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar sits down with Amir Sarhangi, CEO and founder at Skyfire Systems Inc. Together, they explore how artificial intelligence is changing the landscape of payments, digital commerce, and the day-to-day experience of both consumers and financial institutions. Amir explains how AI agents are set to handle more tasks on our behalf, from booking travel and securing event tickets to making complex payment decisions. He dives into the techn...
In this episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar welcomed Imane Bakkar, Managing Director at Logarisk. With years of experience in financial risk management, Imane unpacked how today's risk landscape had shifted—and why traditional models were no longer enough on their own. Josh and Imane discussed how regulated institutions could navigate risk in an era defined by AI, speed, and interconnectivity. She pointed to real-world failures, a chatbot gone off the rails and algorithmi...
In the last episode of The Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar sat down with Alenka Grealish, principal analyst at Celent. Their conversation explored how generative AI is changing how community financial institutions operate, from behind-the-scenes efficiency to frontline support. Grealish explained that AI's biggest impact today is improving agent productivity, boosting customer satisfaction, and reducing call center turnover. She compared AI to bees: mostly invisible yet critical to t...
On this episode of the Digital Banking Podcast, Josh DeTar welcomed Thomas Müller, CEO and co-founder of Rivero, to discuss the connection between cybersecurity and payments. Müller’s background as a CISO provided a unique perspective, highlighting the human element in security breaches. He used real-world examples like account takeovers and policy bypasses to show how both technology and human actions affect security. DeTar and Müller discussed the challenge of building strong security progr...
In this episode of Digital Banking Podcast, host Josh DeTar spoke with Jenn Addabbo, the CEO and co-founder of Engage fi. They discussed her journey as an entrepreneur, how to build a strong company culture, and how legacy financial institutions can innovate. Addabbo explained that culture is not something you can just create; it is the result of your vision and actions. Jenn emphasized the importance of hiring people who fill your blind spots, like "puzzle pieces that come together for the f...
In this episode of The Digital Banking Podcast, Josh DeTar talked with Shane Saunders, CEO of Mocse Credit Union, about building authentic brand value in community financial services. Shane shared how his credit union discovered its identity as "audaciously authentic" through a rebranding process that honored both their humble beginnings and deep community roots. The conversation explored why competing on price creates a race to the bottom that community financial institutions can't win again...
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