In this episode, Heath Fountain, CEO of Colony Bank, delves into the world of community banking and how Colony Bank has navigated growth and innovation amidst the current economic uncertainty.
He discusses the importance of incorporating technology to create efficiency for the bank and better experiences for customers, the need to redefine community beyond geographical boundaries, and the role of community banks in revitalizing rural areas. Heath also highlights the value of personal touches and ease of doing business that community banks provide in comparison to national and regional banks. Additionally, he shares insights into his strategic planning process, leadership perspectives, and personal habits for growth and development.
Heath has built a culture that attracts and retains talent, and creates a desire to compete and win in serving customers and building a future-oriented bank.
Thanks to show sponsor, BankTech Ventures.
Dave Ferrera - General Partner of Treadstone Holdings
Sloane Keane - CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County and Inland Empire
Jeff Martin - CEO & Founder of Collective Genius
Minnie Ingersoll - Partner at TenOneTen
Curtis Boyd - Founder & CEO of Objection Co
Zach Silverman - Founder of Educated Investors
Marvin Liao - Partner at GameGroove Capital & Former Partner at 500 Startups
Rajeev Kapur - President & CEO of 1105 Media
Tommy Tallarico - President & CEO of Intellivision Entertainment
William Fikhman - Founder & Chief Strategy Officer of Amazzia
Joshua Lee - Founder & CEO of Ardius
Annette Walker - President of City of Hope OC
Libby Duane Adams - Co-founder & Chief Advocacy Officer of Alteryx
Bob Nunn - CEO of Everactive
Deepa Krishnan - Co-founder & CEO of Spoonful
Kelly Perdew - Co-founder & Managing Partner of Moonshots Capital
Jennifer Friend - CEO of Project Hope Alliance
Ben Kuo - Founder & Publisher of socalTECH
(Part 2) John Dearie - President of Center for American Entrepreneurship
Giorgi Chigogidze & Chris Steege - Co-founders & CEO, CMO, respectively at Purlin
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