Finovate Podcast

Hosted ByGreg Palmer

Finovate showcases cutting-edge banking and financial technology through a global conference series featuring short-form demos and insightful expert takeaways. The Finovate Podcast, hosted by Greg Palmer, carries those conversations and ideas forward, with a concise, interview-based format based on Finovate’s signature 7-minute demos. Guests include leading fintech innovators, bankers, analysts, and more sharing their thoughts and predictions on the future of financial technology.

Greg Palmer

Host

Greg Palmer is the VP of Strategy and host of Finovate, a fast-paced, demo-first showcase of the latest innovations in financial and banking technology from across the globe. Ten years with Finovate have given Greg a unique, bird’s-eye view of the Fintech industry as it has exploded into prominence, allowing him to watch not only individual innovations as they gain traction, but also the high-level trends that continue to shape the industry. In addition to his work with Finovate, Greg also writes regularly for Banking Technology and FintechFutures.com.

All Episodes

EP 267: David Tyree, DEA (ret.), Valid8 Financial

August 20, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:21:46 Comments Off

Fighting crime through collaboration – lessons from a retired DEA Special Agent. Detailed Summary: In this Finovate podcast episode, host Greg Palmer interviews David Tyree, a retired DEA special...

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EP 266: Tamara Laine, MPWR

August 13, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:22:05 Comments Off

Supporting the gig economy and ethical AI – two massive components you can’t afford to ignore. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host interviews Tamara Laine,...

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EP 265: Catherine Lynch, Citizens Bank

August 6, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:18:59 Comments Off

The importance of human-centered innovation – one banker’s thoughts on building the right kind of innovative community. Detailed Summary: In this Finovate podcast, Greg Palmer interviews Catherine Lynch, who...

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EP 264: Christian Ruppe, Colony Bank

July 2, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:19:50 Comments Off

Driving innovation forward – lessons from a fintech founder turned community banker. Detailed Summary: In this episode, Christian Ruppe, Chief Innovation Officer of Colony Bank, joins Greg to discuss...

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EP 263: Arash Asady, Bits of Stock

June 25, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:16:52 Comments Off

Bringing a rewarding investment experience into FI’s with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Bits of Stock. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg interviews Arash...

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EP 262: Brandon Min, Herd Security

June 18, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:19:45 Comments Off

I swear, it wasn’t me! – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Herd Security on their anti-deepfake fraud prevention solution. Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate...

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EP 261: Crissi Cole, Penny Finance

June 11, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:20:00 Comments Off

Next-gen customer service – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Penny Finance on attracting, retaining, and serving members of the digital generation Detailed Summary: In this Finovate podcast...

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EP 260: Milind Borkar, Illuma Labs

June 4, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:18:24 Comments Off

Talk to me – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Illuma Labs on their AI CX and authentication agent Detailed Summary: In this episode of the Finovate podcast,...

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EP 259: Andrew Reese, Solda.ai

May 28, 2025 Greg Palmer 0:17:09 Comments Off

I’m sold! – connecting with FinovateSpring Best of Show winner Solda.ai on their award-winning solution. Detailed Summary: In this Finovate podcast episode, host Greg interviews Andrew Reese, the U.S....

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