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The 2023 GonzoBanker Awards

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GonzoBanker of the Year (Mid-Size Bank) – goes to David Findlay, CEO of Lakeland Financial. Anyone who follows the industry knows this focused institution led by Findlay is all about executing the timeless principles of capital management, credit quality, efficiency and customer service. Grab some popcorn and watch.

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The 2022 GonzoBanker Awards

Gonzobanker

2022 was the year the fintech industry and venture capital firms figured out that banking is harder than everybody thought. April Clobes, President/CEO, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union (East Lansing, Mich.). Goes to Tom Brown and the Second Curve Capital team for the inspiring message from Clemson CEO Jim Clements.

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Analyzing The Private Market Investment Strategies of P&C Insurers

CB Insights

Liberty also made an investment toward its thematic focus in next-gen vehicles, participating in Michigan-based connected car security company Karamba Security ‘s $12M Series B in May 2017. Liberty Mutual also incubated a home services marketplace named All Set Works , which launched earlier this year with $14.5M in funding.

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Finovate Fall 2016 Live Blog – Day 2

William Mills

Many of the team appears to be professors in Michigan. The company started in the research lab in Michigan with the aim of reducing complexity in our lives. He has more than 30 years of experience in financial technology and is a recognized leader in financial and technology marketing.