Champions & Challengers: Discussions on the Legal Edge of Fintech
Welcome to Champions & Challengers, hosted by leading Midwest law firm, Bricker Graydon. Featuring innovative CEOs and founders, legal advisors, and industry professionals from the world of FinTech, this limited series podcast will explore business, technology, and regulatory trends, as well as legal developments that are reshaping the financial services industry.
- Update frequency
- every 31 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 26
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Speed Data and the Future of Information Security
On this episode of Champions and Challengers, host Greg Lestini, Public Finance Attorney at Bricker Graydon, sits down with Megan Garza, Communications Manager at Varonis, to explore the fast-evolvin…
Bridging Innovation and Insurance with AI, Startups, and the Future of InsurTech
In this episode of Champions and Challengers, host Greg Lestini explores the rapidly evolving world of InsurTech and insurance innovation. He is joined by the CEO of Scout InsurTech, Chris Luiz, who …
Leading the Way in Insurance Regulation with Commissioner Jon Godfread
As spring approaches, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners kicked off the year with their Spring meeting in Indianapolis, March 22 through the 26. This meeting marks the beginning of N…
Securing America's Tech Leadership in the Age of AI
In this episode of Champions and Challengers, host Greg Lestini sits down with Doug Kelly, CEO of the American Edge Project, to discuss the critical role of American innovation in the technology sect…
Navigating Change: Stefanie Altman on Marketing Strategies, Technology, and the Evolving Insurance Landscape
HOST
Greg Lestini | Bricker Graydon | LinkedIn
Greg Lestini brings over 14 years of private practice experience, leveraging his background in government to guide clients through legal, legislative, an…
Building Resilience: Preparing for, Managing, & Recovering from Disruptive Cyber Events
In this episode, Greg Lestini and Jeff Knight dive into the critical world of risk management and business continuity with Tom Perry of 1Resilience, a seasoned expert whose journey spans fire service…
Fintech, Family, and the Future of Wealth: Inside Resolute's Personal Touch
In this episode hosted by Christina Cross, Beau Bryant from Resolute Wealth Advisors discusses how personalized advice is the cornerstone of their success and how fintech plays a crucial role in enha…
Tips for Insur-Tech Startups
Helicopters to High-Tech: Revolutionizing Document Management
In our latest episode, hosted by Greg Lestini, we were joined by Vernon "Vern" Kennedy, co-founder and President of ActiveWrite. ActiveWrite is a powerful document creation and management platform de…
AI Convergence: Navigating Innovation and Responsibility
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AI Revolution: Connecting People to Digital Intelligence
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Human-Centered Fintech: Customizing Digital Experiences
In this episode, hosted by Greg Lestini, we are joined by Tim Hamilton, Founder & CEO of Praxent. Praxent is a fintech product agency that develops differentiated fintech products and experiences tha…
Empowering Growth: Navigating Business Strategy and Cybersecurity
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*Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the Bricker Graydon merger.
Insuring the Future: Navigating Fintech Frontiers
In this episode, hosted by Greg Lestini, we are thrilled to be joined by Brian Kaas. Brian speaks about how his organization provides insurance and financial service products to about 95% of all the …
Innovation in the Insurance Industry
In this episode, hosted by Greg Lestini, we are pleased to be joined by North Dakota Insurance Commissioner, Jon Godfread. Commissioner Godfread is serving his second term as the ND Insurance Commiss…
Understanding Wealth Management and Succession Planning
In this episode, hosted by Liz Martini, we are pleased to be joined by a dynamic force in the finance industry, Karina Horton. Karina is the Director of Succession Planning at Yellow Cardinal Advisor…
Epsiode 9: The investment gap: Addressing underserved groups
In this episode, hosted by Liz Martini, we are pleased to be joined by a veteran in the insurance industry, Salene Hitchcock-Gear. Salene serves as the President of Individual Life Insurance at Prude…
Growth - it's more than just marketing (part two)
On part two of this series with Brilliantly Done SAAS, Jason Bennett and Marissa Buckley dive a little deeper about ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in the Insurance industry, as well as providing…
Growth - it's more than just marketing
On our first two-part episode we are delighted to be joined by Jason Bennett and Marissa Buckley, co-founders of Brilliantly Done SAAS, a software as a service platform that serves as a virtual Chief…
Credit Unions, Cyber Security and Data Protection - How it all fits
In this episode, hosted by corporate attorney Christina Cross, we are pleased to be joined by Brian Sprang, Chief Information Officer at Quest Federal Credit Union. Brian touches on how he weighs ris…