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FinovateFall
September 8-10, 2025
The Marriott Marquis Times SquareNew York

Sam Kilmer
Managing Director at Cornerstone Advisors
Speaker

Profile

Sam Kilmer brings experiences from all sides of the table in fintech. He leads Cornerstone Advisors’ fintech advisory practice working with fintech providers, investors, and select strategy engagements with banks and credit unions. Creator and host of Fintech Hustle podcast, regular contributor to GonzoBanker. He is a Finovate Awards judge and an active member of the Association for Financial Technology (AFT).

Before Cornerstone, Sam was a leader with two midsize banks and two fintech firms where he provided leadership across diverse areas including digital banking, strategic planning, partnerships, mergers, marketing, system selection, and implementation, contract negotiations, and client consulting.

Sam studied at Regents College London and has a bachelor’s degree in finance and international business from Ball State University.

Agenda Sessions

  • Power Panel: Getting Beyond the Hype - How can financial services providers harness AI, GenAI & Agentic AI to make money or save money?

    4:35pm

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