Operate Podcast

A behind the scenes look at company building from the perspective of builders themselves - this is how we operate! With host @ransomthoughts

[Operate Podcast @OperatePodcast]

As @OperatePodcast turns 3, it’s amazing that over 100 people have agreed to sit down and share their stories. Everyone has something to say, something to teach us. We just need to listen. Excited for the next 3 years! #podcast

[Operate Podcast @OperatePodcast]

Do you remember when you joined X? I do! #MyXAnniversary

[Stablecoins.com @stablecoinscom]

Coinbax Raises $4.2M to Bring Institutional Controls to Stablecoin Payments
#stablecoins @CoinbaxHQ @pglyman @BankTechVC @ransomthoughts @paxos

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[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

I had a fun conversation recently reflecting on my many entrepreneurial and company-building lessons, many well-earned from my many mistakes. Thanks to summary tools, here are the top 7 in no specific order:

[Operate Podcast @OperatePodcast]

Great clip from my recent Tom Brown podcast.

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Great conversation just dropped with ⁦@georginamerhom⁩ from ⁦@SOLOAPI⁩

⁦@ransomthoughts⁩ ⁦@BankTechVC⁩

[Operate Podcast @OperatePodcast]

Great podcast drop this week with @MaxfieldOnBanks

Find it here https://t.co/9he3rAY38f

or anywhere! #communitybanks

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

Great first @OperatePodcast to start 2025: Business Transformation > Core Conversion - Kristiane Koontz of Zions Bancorporation https://t.co/MsAmkh9zfM

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

So great to finally have Isabella from @shortstorybox on the @OperatePodcast!

Amazing founder, big market, great progress and huge opportunity. #perfectcombo

https://t.co/NekJ6vkF29

[Operate Podcast @OperatePodcast]

This matters to so many people, too, especially when they operate a business themselves. And when they’ve had a challenge getting to a human or decision maker in a big bank. Community banks are the heart of their communities.

[Independent Community Bankers of America @ICBA]

“If a customer calls me, they're going to get the president of the bank and that's just the way it is at any Community Bank across this nation.” ICBA’s former chair @BradMBolton said on the @OperatePodcast https://t.co/WxM4QhX10S

[Community Spirit @CommSpiritBank]

The heart of a community banker is a real thing… Listen in as @BradMBolton joins the @OperatePodcast, as they discuss how community banks will continue to thrive! @ICBA

https://t.co/bFpHfNXv27

[Operate Podcast @OperatePodcast]

He was fantastic! What a great leader and great bank.

[Colony Bank @colony_bank]

Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank, was recently a guest on @OperatePodcast
In this engaging conversation, Heath emphasizes the importance of incorporating technology to promote efficiency and improve customer experiences.

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

For all fintechs and community financial institution leaders, this is a must listen episode! 🎧

I was recently joined by Greg Ohlendorf, the President & CEO of First Community Bank. In this Operate Podcast conversation, he emphasized the need for commun…https://t.co/zS7LteZneS

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

The latest Operate Podcast episode features @zaduked, Founder and CEO of Finosec, a cybersecurity company focused on the financial services industry. Zach is clearly a passionate entrepreneur and leader in the industry as well, and a fun conversation!

Za…https://t.co/B90nqkFfbS

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Super excited to post and share this one! @KoffieLabs

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

Much like fintech's early innings, insurtech is also in early stages of disruption and innovation. @_ianwhite is in the middle of it at Koffie Financial, and particularly the commercial trucking insurance sector. They're building a great business there, w…https://t.co/X0grTUaWVC

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

I'm fortunate to be able to record Operate Podcast conversations with both longtime friends, as well as new acquaintances. And in every case it's an adventure. I was excited to meet and chat with @TMitrosilis, whom I've followed on here for awhile.

He h…https://t.co/8e38nj7fjp

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

New Operate Podcast episode drop, featuring @rexsalisbury from Cambrian. Rex has a great story and shares his path to SF, building a community of his peers while in a startup, and how that led him to eventually meet and back many of the best fintech found…https://t.co/otuJg2pMW2

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

I'm so fortunate to have a partner like @charlesepotts. He's such a great advocate for community banks, as well as having so much experience across the bank technology landscape. Becoming the Chief Innovation Officer at ICBA seems the ideal role for him a…https://t.co/oOcn0aLRux

[BankTech Ventures @BankTechVC]

How is your bank using integration as a strategy? Learn how to leverage modernization to help your bank win by checking out this episode of the @OperatePodcast featuring @PortX_inc CEO David Wexler.

To the future!

https://t.co/IIfXGwNOKm

[Operate Podcast @OperatePodcast]

Excited for this @OperatePodcast episode with @torpago founder & CEO

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

Smarter and more digital spending within companies has been greatly accelerated in the last few years, especially as historical options (ex: petty cash) have largely disappeared. Additionally, newer software and payment solutions enable data to be leverag…https://t.co/UVtU7HGFh5

[Carey Ransom @ransomthoughts]

Happy holidays! Our BankTech Ventures, LP newsletter has really taken shape in the last few months. I’m so proud of our team for creating it and committing to our ecosystem. The future of community banking and bank tech innovation is brighter from it. Wha…https://t.co/BOynINr981