Fintech Hustle

Recorded live from Money20/20, this episode of FinTech Hustle gets into the AI questions that are starting to feel a lot less theoretical for banks, credit unions and fintechs. Sam Kilmer sits down with Karen Buell of equipifi, Tommy Nicholas of Alloy and Adam Blue of Q2 to talk about what they’re actually hearing in the halls of Money20/20. The conversation digs into how financial institutions may handle AI agents accessing customer accounts, why fintechs can increasingly ship technology fas...

Recorded at the AFT Fall Summit 2026 in San Diego, Sam Kilmer sits down with Jill Feiler, Brian Bodell, and Joe Gomez for a conversation about where banking and fintech are headed and what community financial institutions need to do to keep pace. The group talks about why community banks and credit unions may be better positioned to innovate than many people think, why moving faster matters, and how fintech partnerships can help institutions compete. They also discuss the importance of strong...

Recorded at FinovateFall 2026 in New York City, Sam Kilmer sits down with Mitch Rutledge, Shanthi Shanmugam, and Chris Sibila for a wide-ranging conversation about what’s happening across banking and fintech right now. The group talks about how AI is becoming embedded across financial services, where banks and credit unions are still experiencing friction, why partnerships matter, and how technology can help institutions better serve customers and members. They also dig into what leaders are ...

AI may be reshaping financial services, but turning new technology into real progress takes more than speed. Sam Kilmer and co-host Kelli Schultz are joined by Melissa Cullen of FIS, Andres Klaric of Fuse Finance, and Tom Davis of Canapi Ventures for an unscripted conversation about what it really takes to move AI from experimentation into everyday banking. From agentic customer service and faster product development to regulatory responsibility, customer adoption, data protection, and the gr...

Fintech is moving fast, but this conversation makes one thing clear: the future will not be won by technology alone. Sam Kilmer and Kelli Schultz are joined by three founders -- Mike Duncan of Bankjoy, Nima Ghamsari of Blend, and Paul Danola of Bridgeport Partners — for a lively, unscripted look at the next chapter of financial services. AI is the headline, but the real story is bigger…what happens when critical data, smarter digital experiences, trusted relationships, and old-fashioned curio...