
Money Isn't Everything
Money isn’t Everything explores the many ways fintech is changing what it means to be a bank or credit union. Host Mary Wisniewski, Cornerstone's editor-at-large and long-time fintech reporter, interviews early-stage startups, academics, and creative fintech thinkers, on how they're rewriting financial services. Listen every other Thursday morning. Expect laughter.
Podcasting since 2024 • 25 episodes
Money Isn't Everything
Latest Episodes
BNPL: "It's Pretty Terrifying"
On the show today, Mary talks to Sam Miller, co-founder and CEO of Kasheesh, about what he believes is a dangerous pattern with consumers payments: buy now, pay later.They also explore what he’s building at Kasheesh, how to create a bran...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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27:54

DEI Backlash, Investing in Diverse Founders and Banking for All Ages
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies are under all kinds of political and regulatory scrutiny right now. On the show today: Mary chats with Elizabeth McCluskey, a managing director of TruStage Ventures' Discovery Fund, which is a fund...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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29:58

The Cobol Cowboys Keep on Riding
Among the industry’s many challenges is finding talent who understands COBOL, a programming language that is still critical for financial institutions and other companies worldwide.Today on the show: Mary speaks with Bill and Eileen Hins...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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39:47

"We're Pretty Bullish" with Ryan Falvey
As Ryan Falvey sees it, 2025 will mark a very favorable period for fintech startups. Today on the show: Ryan, who is the co-founder and managing partner at Restive (a venture fund for early-stage fintech companies), talks to Mary about why.&nbs...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:44

California Wildfires, Fintech Trends and What’s Next for Open Banking
The Los Angeles-area wildfires have destroyed homes and businesses. On today’s show, Mary chats with Matthew Goldman, a Pasadena resident and serial fintech founder. They chat about the wildfires and how the industry can help. Matthew, who is t...
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