Fintech Corner

What do you do when you’re the first-ever treasury hire and there’s no system, no team—and no playbook? In this episode of Fintech Corner, Trovata’s Joseph Drambarean sits down with Samma Hollier, newly promoted Senior Treasury Manager at Trupanion, to talk about building treasury from the ground up. From logging into dozens of bank portals and exporting 10,000-line spreadsheets, to implementing automation and creating scalable for...

Imagine if you could hand off your treasury workflows to a team of AI agents. That’s exactly what Kyle Fisher is working toward at CSG. In this episode of Fintech Corner, Trovata’s Joseph Drambarean sits down with Kyle to explore how automation and AI are transforming treasury, from the way data flows to how decisions get made. Kyle shares how he automated hours of manual work, creating better visibility across systems, and why his...

What does it take to stand up a modern treasury function—solo—at a global company fueled by M&A? Jessica Siu, VP of Treasury at Authentic Brands Group (ABG), shares how she’s building treasury from the ground up. With global icons like Reebok, Champion, Nautica, Lucky Brand, Sports Illustrated, Forever 21, David Beckham, and Shaquille O’Neal under ABG’s umbrella, she’s focused on building scalable treasury infrastructure to pow...

AI and people together: driving the future of treasury. Filmed live at Trovata’s AFP booth, this episode of Fintech Corner brings together Brett Turner, Founder & CEO of Trovata, and Greg Fortuna, head of State Street’s GlobalLINK division, for a candid look at how fintech and data are transforming treasury.

They explore how banks and fintechs are collaborating to deliver real-time insights, why data readiness is the foundation ...

APIs aren’t just a feature—they’re reshaping what lean treasury teams can accomplish and even influencing which banking partners they choose. In this AFP-filmed conversation, Joseph sits down with OneMain Financial’s VP, Managing Director, and Assistant Treasurer, Steven DeLutri, CTP, to explore how his team modernized treasury operations through API connectivity, strong data governance, and a tech-forward mindset. Steven shares ho...

Managing treasury for the Dallas Cowboys is no small feat—especially when you’re a team of one. In this episode of Fintech Corner, Trovata’s Joseph Drambarean sits down with Erica Proctor, Senior Treasury Manager for the Dallas Cowboys, to share how automation transformed her one-person operation.

Erica explains how she cut a full day of manual reporting to under an hour, improved visibility across accounts, and built collaboration ...

Want your CFO or CIO to greenlight better tech? Start by speaking their language: data readiness. In this episode of Fintech Corner filmed at AFP Boston, Brett Turner, Founder & CEO of Trovata, sits down with Matt Bramson, Trovata’s VP of Sales, to explore why AI success depends on accuracy, governance, and trust in your data—and how those principles shape everything from innovation to enterprise alignment.

Matt also shares insi...

Treasury has come a long way—from Radio Shack timers and batch files to APIs, cloud-native platforms, and now AI. In this episode of Fintech Corner, Trovata’s Founder and CEO Brett Turner sits down with Craig Jeffery, Managing Partner at Strategic Treasurer, to discuss how technology, data, and innovations like stablecoin are reshaping corporate treasury.

Craig shares insights from decades advising both corporates and banks, unpacki...

Stablecoins are going mainstream, AI is starting to actually get adopted in treasury, and Trovata’s Founder and CEO, Brett Turner, and CTO, Joseph Drambarean, have thoughts—plus a few ballpark snacks to rank along the way. 

In this special episode of Fintech Corner filmed at Trovata’s AFP booth, Brett and JD break down two disruptors transforming finance today: the rise of stablecoins and the rapid evolution of AI-driven workflows. ...

In this episode of Treasury Legends, guest host Paul Bramwell is joined by Keith Raymond and Yussuf Ali to share personal war stories, unexpected career turns, and the deep passion that’s kept them in treasury for decades. From life-changing tech implementations to discovering the hidden gem that is Financial Sciences’ TMS, the trio reflects on what makes treasury such a unique profession—and how Trovata is helping shape its future...

For treasurers who feel stuck choosing between outdated systems and costly legacy providers, this episode is about a new path forward. In the first episode of our new mini-series, Treasury Legends, Trovata Founder & CEO Brett Turner sits down with Alf Newlin, Former Co-Founder of Financial Sciences and Trovata’s Managing Director, TMS, and Paul Bramwell, Trovata’s Head of Enterprise Treasury. Together, they unpack the journey t...

"Don’t be afraid to find your voice—whether to advocate, ask questions, or offer a new perspective." Laura Loeffler, Treasury Manager at Real Chemistry, joins our “Treasury Trailblazers” series to share hard-earned lessons from her 25-year career journey. From unexpectedly breaking into corporate treasury to leading a massive pharma acquisition and launching a tech-savvy solo treasury team, she opens up about imposter syn...

What happens when a curious kid glued to CNBC grows up to run treasury strategy at one of the nation’s top insurance companies? In this episode, Alex Doane of Lincoln Financial shares how a career that began on a trading desk evolved into leading cash management and bank partnerships across a highly complex financial ecosystem. From navigating leadership transitions to simplifying cash stories across dozens of legal entities, Alex ...

"Don't wait to be asked—offer up the value you can bring." Kimber Davis joins this episode of Fintech Corner’s mini-series, “Treasury Trailblazers” to share how this simple mindset powered her rise through five promotions at Speedcast and led to a major treasury digital transformation. Tune in for her candid insights on career development, getting executive buy-in for big ideas, and why now is the time to think bigger about treasur...

What do IPOs, fitness coaching, and crisis management have in common? In this inaugural episode of our new mini-series, Treasury Trailblazers, host Rida Khan, VP of Marketing at Trovata, sits down with Stef Layne, Klaviyo’s VP of Treasury, Payroll, and Go-To-Market Compensation. With not one, not two, but three IPOs under her belt, Stef shares how she’s built resilience in high-stakes environments—from navigating crises like the SV...

As finance increasingly invests in digital transformation, data accuracy has become essential—from supporting critical decision-making to unlocking AI’s full potential. In this episode of Fintech Corner, Trovata’s Joseph Drambarean and Henry Ball speak with Ron Hill, Director of U.S. Business Development and Relationship Management at BlackRock’s CacheMatrix, about the evolving landscape of cash management, data, and technology in ...

Finance practitioners are now tasked with providing strategic foresight and insight through data, all while managing expanding responsibilities. In response to these challenges, Bank of America is evolving to support its corporate clients. In this episode of Fintech Corner, Brett Turner, Founder and CEO of Trovata, speaks with Tom Durkin, Global Product Head of CashPro® in Global Payments Solutions at Bank of America, about how the...

The need to "do more with less" is redefining corporate treasury. Treasurers are now actively involved in validating and organizing data to enhance their strategic capabilities, despite having limited resources. This is sparking an industry-wide drive for automation and seamless data access to drive efficiency. But how do you get started? In this episode of Fintech Corner, Brett Turner sits down with Greg Fortuna, SVP and Interim H...

Corporate bank portals have typically required finance professionals to navigate fragmented services across siloed applications, leading to a disjointed experience. In response, Citizens is adopting a client-centered technology strategy focused on creating a unified, user-friendly experience. In this episode, host Joseph Drambarean speaks with Matt Richardson, Head of Product Solutions for Treasury at Citizens, about how the bank i...