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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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Not the financial industry’s “Troublemakers ” – those regional and community banks, credit unions and supporting fintech entrepreneurs who continue to engage customers and communities and find niches that keep the grassroots of our country’s financial system alive and kicking. We are in awe. Seriously in awe.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

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2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. Hats off to Thomas Shara at Lakeland and Tony Labozzetta of Provident for architecting the new $25 billion super-community bank in New Jersey. with Coinbase alone attracting $86 billion. Bravo April!

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Trust: Once Again the Most Precious Currency in Banking

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Sincerity – “This bank cares about me and they will step up for my well-being.” This crisis has revealed just how much improvement banks need in their social media playbooks and supporting talent. It’s a good time to surround the executive team with a diversity of smart advisors and capital market players.

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Mercury Notches $20M To Fund Startups

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California -based digital bank Mercury has announced it has raised $20 million in Series A funding that will be used to build a bank for startups. The round was led by CRV, and Saar Gur from CRV will be joining the Mercury board.

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CEO Roundtable: Ideas for a successful 2023

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We recently spoke with community bank CEOs from across the country to gain insights on how they’re proactively positioning to manage risks and take advantage of growth opportunities in the coming year. Following some respite in 2022, community bankers are bracing for a tougher economic landscape ahead in 2023. Koger Propst.

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2021 GonzoBanker Awards

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After leading a great and vibrant organization at Andrews Federal Credit Union, Jim and his family have taken on a new adventure, and the Gonzo team is confident Jim’s ambition and transparent leadership style will be welcome in Raleigh, N.C. The Bank That Gets Fintech. Goes to Larry Mazza and the crew at MVB Bank in West Virginia.

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2020 GonzoBanker Awards

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Banks and credit unions had to fundamentally change their delivery, support and relationship management models at scopes and speeds that were unheard of. And how did community banks and credit unions respond to the COVID craziness? Bad things about the banking industry. The Tiny Bank that Did It Award UBank of Texas.

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