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The Purposeful Banker
Hosted by Q2 · EN
The Purposeful Banker podcast is focused on the issues, industry topics, and concerns on the minds of bankers, especially in the commercial banking market. From market trends to business strategy, listeners get insightful, concrete information to help them build stronger financial institutions.
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More Than Another AI Conversation
4d ago00:37:28Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Purposeful Banker, we're sharing a conversation that goes deeper than the usual AI headlines. In a replay of Q2's new AI-focused podcast, Cut to Context, Adam Blue and Hima Mukkamala explore where AI really sits in the hype cycle, what it is changing in software development, and why human judgment, validation, and systems thinking still matter. For bankers, it's a useful look at how AI may reshape the way financial institutions build, innovate, and compete. Related Links [Podcast] Cut to Context [Website] AI for Everyone [LinkedIn] Adam Blue [LinkedIn] Hima Mukkamala
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Why Discipline, Not Momentum, Drives Better Bank Performance
4w ago00:24:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Nick Koutouras explores what it takes to build a repeatable operating rhythm that strengthens pricing discipline, portfolio oversight, and relationship decision-making. The conversation looks at how governance drift begins, what signals leaders should watch for, and how banks can maintain consistency even when business conditions are strong. Related Links [Blog] Designing the Operating Rhythm of a Relationship-Focused Bank [Blog] The Four Seasons of Banking [Blog] Relationship Pricing Breaks Down Silos [LinkedIn] Nicholas Koutouras
Transcribe →Bank M&A Beyond the Balance Sheet
Apr 700:19:25Tap to summarizeAs bank M&A activity picks up, the real challenge is no longer just getting the deal done. This episode explores why technology readiness, integration strategy, and customer experience now play a bigger role in determining whether a merger creates value or creates risk. Related Links [Webinar] The M&A Tech Conversion Playbook: Steps and Considerations to Shape Long-term Value [Report] 2026 State of Commercial Banking [LinkedIn] Tim Daley
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What Bank Leaders Need to Know About Stablecoins
Mar 2400:23:51Tap to summarizeAs stablecoins move from industry debate to practical planning, Alex Treece of Stablecore joins the podcast to explore what banks should be doing now to prepare responsibly and what strategic, operational, and compliance questions matter most as digital assets evolve as a payment rail. Related Links [Blog] The Value of Digital Assets in Commercial Banking [LinkedIn] Alex Treece [Website] Stablecore
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The Math That Breaks Bank Silos
Mar 300:26:27Tap to summarizeNick Koutouras, leader of Q2's Relationship Pricing and Profitability team, explains why bank silos persist even with aligned teams: because the "shared math" arrives too late. Learn how relationship-level economics, the four seasons of banking, and delivery-to-promise reviews help leaders prevent drift and make better decisions. Related Links [LinkedIn] Nicholas Koutouras [Blog] Q2.com [Podcast] Take the Emotion Out of Relationship Management
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What Digital Dollars Mean for Treasury and Payments
Feb 1700:19:41Tap to summarizeTodd Klapprodt joins the podcast to provide a practical primer on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and other digital assets—what they are, why commercial banking is paying attention, and how financial institutions can explore use cases safely. Related Link [LinkedIn] Todd Klapprodt https://www.linkedin.com/in/tklapprodt/
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Will 2026 Be the Year of Intention? 2026 State of Commercial Banking Preview
Feb 300:17:48Tap to summarizeDigital banking in 2026 is shaping up to be an efficiency race driven by ERP connectivity, instant payments, and the shift toward small business "hub" experiences. In this episode, Debbie Smart previews what the 2026 State of Commercial Banking reveals about where AI is becoming practical, why integration is the real battleground, and what banks need to deliver to stay primary in the relationship. Related Links [Webinar] 2026 State of Commercial Banking https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5161232/8BB4637FACD9F95388E41F4A3B668E53 [LinkedIn] Debbie Smart https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiesmart/
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Showcasing Liquidity's Role: 2026 State of Commercial Banking Preview
Jan 2000:20:27Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Purposeful Banker, Jim Young sits down with Anna-Fay Lohn for a quick preview of the State of Commercial Banking analysis based on 2025 Q2 PrecisionLender data. They unpack the liquidity rebound, shifting deposit dynamics, accelerating pricing activity, spread compression, and what fixed-rate roll-offs mean for margins heading into 2026. Related Links [Webinar Registration] 1 p.m. February 10, 2026 State of Commercial Banking [Blog] Monthly Commercial Loan and Deposit Pricing Market Updates [LinkedIn] Anna-Fay Lohn
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Can You Fight Fraud and Improve Customer Experience at the Same Time?
Dec 1600:40:46Tap to summarizeThis episode features a replay of a Q2 webinar exploring how financial institutions can turn fraud strategy into a competitive edge by using connected fraud intelligence to spot risk earlier, move faster than attackers, protect account holders in real time, and actually improve the digital experience along the way. [LinkedIn] Jeff Scott [LinkedIn] Ben Cash [On-Demand Webinar] Building Trust, Not Friction: The Future of Fraud Prevention [Website] Fraud Intelligence [Survey] q2.com/podsurvey
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What High-Performing Banks Dare to Do Differently
Dec 200:43:08Tap to summarizeThis replay of a recent panel discussion focuses on what separates top-performing banks from the rest. Hear how leading institutions are driving durable growth in commercial banking, elevating treasury management as a strategic engine, using real customer research to redesign small business offerings, and building cultures that attract top talent while accelerating digital innovation. Related Links [LinkedIn] Kirk Coleman [LinkedIn] Alison Townsend [LinkedIn] Nate Dube [LinkedIn] Brittany Adams [On-Demand Panel Discussion] Lessons From America's Top-Performing Banks [Survey] q2.com/podsurvey
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