Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Mike Butler, President & CEO at Grasshopper Bank.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Digital Innovation in Banking: Mike Butler discusses his transition from traditional banking to leading digital-first initiatives at Grasshopper Bank.
• Psychographics Over Demographics: Grasshopper targets “technophiles”—clients preferring digital experiences—rather than traditional market segments.
• Strategic Tech Partnerships: Cultural alignment, not just technology, is key in choosing partners for long-term impact.
• AI’s Transformative Role: Butler reflects on underestimating AI’s impact and how it will reshape credit, sales, and operations in banking.
• Future-Proofing with Data and People: Success hinges on smart talent, a forward-thinking mindset, and robust data strategy.

To learn more about Grasshopper Bank:
Website: https://www.grasshopper.bank
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grasshopperbank/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-butler-70027013/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Finance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Walter Ward III, CEO and Co-Founder at TiiCKER.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• TiiCKER rewards shareholders: Public company investors get perks like discounts and products just for holding shares.
• Walter Ward III’s unique journey: From JPMorgan to BlackRock to TiiCKER CEO, Walter blends corporate experience with startup innovation.
• AI for effortless investing: TiiCKER’s new tool lets users verify stock ownership via a simple photo of a brokerage statement.
• Future of finance is social: Investing behavior is evolving with community, identity, and consumer-brand alignment at the center.
• Startup culture insights: Walter critiques traditional fundraising narratives, advocating for human-centered design and thoughtful prioritization.

To learn more about TiiCKER:
Website: https://www.tiicker.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiicker/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walterwardiii/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Finance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.

Join us on this week's episode of the Slice of Finance podcast, hosted by Jared S. Taylor!

Our Guest: Ariel Tiger, CEO at EverC.

What you’ll get out of this episode:

• Ariel Tiger's transition from investor to CEO at EverC
• EverC's technology-first approach to fraud and compliance
• The global rise in scams and EverC's strategy to combat them
• How EverC plans to leverage AI for market expansion and innovation

To learn more about EverC:
Website: http://www.everc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/everc/

Guest's Socials:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arieltiger/

Show and Host's Socials:
Slice of Finance
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slice-of-finance/

Jared S Taylor
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredstaylor/

Slice of Finance is produced by Slice of Media, Inc.