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GonzoBanker Blog

A collection of observations, ruminations, predictions and random thoughts from Cornerstone Advisors

A Letter to Bank and Credit Union Software Vendors

Dear bank and credit union software vendors, Mea culpa. Years ago, when I was a chief product officer involved in helping my company’s sales team conduct demonstrations with prospects, I made many of the mistakes I am ranting about here. At Cornerstone Advisors, I’m now on the other side of the table. I watch two or three software demonstrations each week and it kills me to see so many basic mistakes being made.

36 Hours at Fintech Meetup: Three Themes from the Las Vegas Event

It happened this week: Fintech Meetup, one of the newer trade events that brought 4,000 or so...

Scale Matters … But Smart Matters More

While growth and scale are helpful, bank leaders need to dive deeper into enterprise performance...

Small Business Lending Is Crucial in Fighting the Deposit Wars

The right talent and tools can equip bankers to take advantage of opportunities in the small...

Game Theory Can Teach Bankers How to Be Smarter Negotiators

“The most powerful weapon in chess is to have the next move.” -David Bronstein, chess world finalist

Acquire or Be Acquired 2024: A Race to Perform … and Earn the Right to Transform

Turn up “Whole Lotta Love” and let the pure adrenalin rush of Jimmy Page’s intro accompany this...

Banking Predictions 2024: Gray Skies Are Going to Clear Up (in 2025)

Having complained in a recent post on LinkedIn that a lot of the predictions I see are nonsense,...

Five Characteristics of the Future Smarter Bank Organization

TOMORROW’S SMARTER BANK LEADERS WILL CULTIVATE MANAGED CHAOS, INSPIRE CREATIVE THINKING AND...

‘New Year, New Me’ CX Edition

In 2024, Smarter Banks will go on offense and differentiate with the customer experience.

The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

2023. What a year. Bank leaders must feel like Rocky Balboa after 15 rounds with Apollo Creed. Just...
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