In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Wayne Miller, EVP, Chief Innovation Officer at ICBA, for an insightful conversation on the importance of community banks and evolution of fintech partnerships. Wayne shares his personal journey into the financial services industry and his passion for improving financial lives. The discussion touches on the challenges and opportunities in a digitally evolving landscape, including the roles of technology, AI, and payments. Tune in to hear Wayne's thoughts on the future of banking and his perspective on the biggest shifts in community banking.00:00 Introduction01:42 Reflecting on the Past Decade03:25 The Spirit of Community Banking05:30 The Art of Matchmaking in FinTech06:22 Evolution of Bank-FinTech Partnerships14:42 The Role of AI and Technology in Banking22:37 Future of Payments and Financial Services28:59 Community Banks and Financial Wellness32:30 Predictions and Reflections for the Future📍Hot Take: “Community banks are a critical part of the infrastructure and the vertebrae of this country.”Find Wayne Miller on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayne-miller-2212a974/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/
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GTIA ChannelCon EMEA 2025 insights with Dan Wensley the CEO of GTIA
The GTIA (Global Technology Industry Association) ChannelCon EMEA 2025 is taking place at the moment in London, and to find out more about it and some of the keynote speakers I spoke to Dan Wensley the CEO of GTIA.Dan talks about his background, GTIA ChannelCon EMEA 2025, Sir Stephen Fry one of the keynote speakers, Sir Bob Geldof another of the keynote speakers, AI, cybersecurity and more.More about GTIA:The Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA) is the only vendor-neutral, non-profit membership association for solution providers/MSPs, vendors, distributors and companies working within the IT channel ecosystem. Membership offers networking, exclusive tools and resources to grow your business and strengthen the industry, and more. Formerly known as the CompTIA Community (the membership arm of CompTIA). The association was renamed as GTIA in 2025, but that’s not where our story begins. Our association has a long history of serving businesses in the IT channel and technology professionals.
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From Curiosity to Code: How Ehsan Adouane Is Building a More Tech-Savvy Generation
In this episode of the Irish Tech News Podcast, Melanie Boylan chats with Ehsan Adouane, a 12 year old coder and content creator who’s on a mission to make technology more accessible and exciting for kids around the world.Ehsan shares how he got started in coding, what drives his curiosity, and how he’s inspiring other young people through his YouTube channel Ettan Ehsan. He also talks about the future of STEM education, creativity, and why age should never be a barrier to innovation.Listen in today and be sure to subscribe.
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Discover the future of digital banking, where technology meets humanity
In this episode of One Vision, we welcome Sean Scott, SVP Partnership & Personalization at U.S. Bank, to discuss the evolution of digital banking, and the intersection of innovation and execution. The conversation dives into Sean's journey in leading digital transformation initiatives at the bank and being customer obsessed. Sean shares his insights on the importance of blending technology and human elements, and the role of AI. We also explore the dynamics of FinTech partnerships and their potential to multiply value for customers. Tune in to learn how to be the true champion of the customer in the digital era.#AI #Fintech #FinancialServices #DigitalTransformation #CustomerExperience #Leadership 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:35 Sean's Background and Role at US Bank03:40 Key Lessons and A-Ha Moments in Digital Banking09:32 Empathy and Customer-Centric Approach16:18 Partnerships Between Banks and FinTechs20:54 Future Technologies and Their Impact📍Hot Take: Who will be the Doordash of financial services? Find Sean Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanoscott/ Find Theodora Lau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theodoralau/ 🔗My latest book: Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: https://www.bankingonaibook.com/ 🔗About Unconventional Ventures and the One Vision Podcast: https://www.unconventionalventures.com/
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We’re a boutique education provider Luke Treacy, CEO Business Technology Academy
Luke Treacy has been on the Irish Tech News podcast before and it’s great to catch up with him. When I first spoke to Luke he was helping people to upskill by learning how to code and it was great to catch up with and see what he is doing now as the CEO of Business Technology Academy. Luke talks about his background, what Business Technology Academy does, work based training, different technologies and more.More about Business Technology Academy:Business Technology Academy, delivers live, expert-led training courses designed to support professionals at all levels. Whether you’re a beginner just breaking into tech or building on existing skills, their beginner-friendly, career-focused courses help adults transition into high-demand roles through practical training. With every course including a dedicated module on the role of AI in the workplace. All courses are online and delivered 100% live with a professional lecturer.
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