PYMNTS

JUNE 12, 2017

Gobble , the Palo Alto–based meal kit startup service whose recipes can be prepared in 15 minutes with just a frying pan, a spatula and some olive oil, is shoring up its leadership team before expanding nationwide. Gobble currently serves seven western states: California, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Idaho and Utah.

Idaho 118

Idaho Leadership Operations Nevada 118

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Financial institutions went from having no PPP lending program at all to funding their first loan in 90 days – and this with literally last-minute regulatory guidance. This is a classic bank deal – one acronym buys another at a good price and plans to cut the hell out of cost while adding markets. Market cap in January: $19B.

Idaho 180

Idaho Community Industry Strategy 180

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2019

Kent Oram, CEO, Idaho Central Credit Union – As evolution, revolution and occasional shareholder dilution occur across the industry, a leader in Idaho has quietly worked over the past 12 years on accumulating legendary performance. So many consolidation opportunities like this out there across markets with a glut of branches.

Idaho 148

Idaho Conference Data Marketing 148

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2022

TD has been a player that maintained its acquired market share so we are hoping this one doesn’t get messed up like other Canadian banks that have struggled in the Southwest. SoFI gets a commercial bank that brings deposits, compliance, AND business lending. First Horizon is a wonderful franchise with a valuable Southeast footprint.

Community 216

Community Fintech Industry Innovation 216

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 22, 2015

In the age of Twitter, Apple Pay and Lending Club, it’s important to remember the shareholder performance delivered by Gleason and team when compared to the behemoths. Community bank marketing resources. Meanwhile, Intuvo gained ground in credit unions with loan marketing engineering. Bravo OZRK! C’mon Man!’

Community Bank 60

Community Bank Apple Community Technology 60

William Mills

MAY 9, 2018

A TON of really old technology is being used in mortgage lending. Stephen Butler (General Manager), Sid Probstein (CTO & VP Professional Services), Alan Swahn (VP Marketing), Percy Johnson (VP Solutions), Alex Levi (VP Sales). “Invest smarter by timing your fees, not the market.” Good job AI Foundry! One, [link].

Security 40

Security Samsung Strategy San Jose 40

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 20, 2018

PNC made a Gonzo move with a national digital expansion in 2018 with the unique idea of building a small number of branches in target metro markets like Kansas City and Dallas. Goes to the always-sharp Mitch Feiger and the team at MB Financial for the bank’s sale to Fifth Third at a 24% premium to market price in May.

Fintech 104

Fintech Conference Innovation Community 104