JR Lay

Bio: JR Lay is one of the world’s leading digital marketing authors, speakers, and advisors for growth-minded brands. As a digital anthropologist, JR has studied the intersection of marketing, sales, technology, and human behavior for over twenty years. He wrote the best-selling book Banking on Digital Growth, and he hosts the Banking on Digital Growth…

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Shari Storm

Shari spent 16 years as an executive at a Seattle credit union, where she oversaw marketing and IT.

Her proudest accomplishments at Verity Credit Union included being named an Innovator of the Decade by Net.Banker, heading up the successful Verity Mom campaign, and participating in Filene’s prestigious i3 program.

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Sam Maule

Bio Sam is an active mentor, thought leader, and sought-after speaker focusing on the human element of digital and banking innovation. He has over twenty-five years of experience working in the payments, mobile, and banking space across North America and Europe for both global banking and technology companies, and in the start-up community. He was…

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Viola Llewellyn

Bio: “I’ve seen the good and the dark side of change. Anticipating change is a science, executing it authentically is an art form. The stories behind my greatest mistakes and the recovery process are the goldmine that I share with audiences and clients today.” Viola Llewellyn Viola A. Llewellyn is a global business leader, award…

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Ronaldo Hardy

Bio: Ronaldo Hardy is a nationally recognized CEO, leadership strategist, and transformational communicator whose work spans financial wellness, organizational change, and executive development. A two-time credit union CEO, former consulting firm owner, and current CEO of Balance, he has built a career helping leaders break free from mediocrity and build cultures rooted in boldness, trust, and…

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Brent Dixon

Bio: Brent Dixon helps organizations act now and plan for uncertain futures. He works with leaders across North America to align teams, identify strategic paths that drive growth, and turn that strategy into shipped initiatives. He founded Dixon Strategic Labs; co-founded Trabian Technology, a fintech studio serving banks and credit unions; and founded The Cooperative Trust at while at…

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