Michael Kolbrener: Podcast Interview with Amish Munshi

2025-03-12

Michael Kolbrener joins The Mainstreet Minds Podcast with Amish Munshi to share his 25-year journey in financial services technology. From working in local banks to leading consumer lending tech at Bank of America, Michael has seen it all. Now, as a fractional CTO at Architectero, he helps startups and mid-market companies tackle technology strategy, innovation, and pain points. In this episode, Michael and Amish discuss: The evolution of tech from the 90s to today, from connectivity to AI. How...

Michael Kolbrener joins The Mainstreet Minds Podcast with Amish Munshi to share his 25-year journey in financial services technology. From working in local banks to leading consumer lending tech at Bank of America, Michael has seen it all. Now, as a fractional CTO at Architectero, he helps startups and mid-market companies tackle technology strategy, innovation, and pain points.

In this episode, Michael and Amish discuss:

The evolution of tech from the 90s to today, from connectivity to AI.
How businesses struggle with integrating different technologies and overcoming data silos.
The benefits of having a fractional CTO versus an in-house CTO.
Key lessons for startups on tech strategy, budget, and revenue generation.
How financial planning differs from the fast-paced nature of tech.

Michael also shares insights on career growth, work-life balance, and financial stability, offering practical advice for those in the tech industry.

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