We’re excited to share our latest podcast episode with Jeffry Elliott, Founder and CEO of Elevex Capital, to discuss his groundbreaking new venture in the equipment finance industry.Jeff shares the vision that inspired him to leave the banking world and launch a new start up, Elevex Capital, a company focused on inno... more
We’re excited to announce the latest episode of the Monitor Podcast! This week, Editor-in-Chief Rita Garwood sits down with Randy Hicks, President and CEO of the newly launched Alliance Equipment Finance (AEF). Randy shares his career journey, the vision behind AEF and how this new venture is set to redefine the inde... more
Innovation isn’t just about the latest AI tools or shiny tech breakthroughs. Technology is important, but the real drivers of lasting, meaningful change is human curiosity and courage. Over the past year, Deb Reuben sat down with six thought leaders to explore the human side of innovation — how these human traits are ... more
In this episode of Monitor Podcast, we sit down with Mark Johnson, the new CEO of Orion First, to explore his vision for the company and the equipment finance industry. With decades of leadership experience in commercial finance and consulting, Mark shares his approach to driving growth, fostering innovation and levera... more
In this podcast, Bri Wilson, managing editor of Monitor, interviews Patricio Pazmiño, director of analytics and AI at Kin Analytics, about the transformative role of AI in risk management. This episode highlights how AI is revolutionizing credit risk management by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing predictive analy... more
In this podcast, Bri Wilson, managing editor of Monitor, interviews Patricio Pazmiño, director of analytics and AI at Kin Analytics, about the transformative role of AI in risk management. This episode highlights how AI is revolutionizing credit risk management by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing predictive analy... more
You’ve heard the buzz. You know that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries — equipment finance included. In today’s podcast, which is part a series in partnership with TomorrowZone, Deborah Reuben interviews Jen Croneberger about how leaders can balance AI adoption with human-centric leadership strategie... more
Monitor sits down with Paul Schuldiner and Mike Wells from Rosenthal & Rosenthal who share the details behind their acquisition of Accord Equipment Finance and what it means for the future of their company—and the equipment finance industry.
How can leaders push past the overwhelm to successfully adopt and get value from AI? In today’s podcast, which is part a series in partnership with TomorrowZone, Deborah Reuben interviews Rohan Marfatia about the critical role of AI and automation in equipment finance, strategies for overcoming adoption challenges and ... more
What does it take to prepare a future-ready business? In today’s podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Bob Rinaldi about the power of curiosity, humility, collaboration and the critical questions for future readiness and peace of mind.
Are you applying an analog leadership style to your digital transformation projects? In today’s podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Jen Swanson about how to evolve your leadership style to achieve success in a digital world.
Earlier this year, Ares Management, one of the largest players in the asset and investment management space, announced its foray into the equipment finance space, as funds managed by its alternative credit strategy launched Ansley Park Capital, a new entity designed to deliver financing solutions in the large-ticket se... more
Are you worried about technology replacing you? In this podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Rafe Rosato about how to shift into a mindset of curiosity that allows you to harness the power of AI and improve your team’s efficiency.
AACFB has many new opportunities for members in 2024, including an expanded brokering essentials class, exciting ways to give back to the community and much more. AACFB's Executive Director, Monica Harper, provides an update on all things AACFB in this podcast.
In part 1 of 3 of this Converge-centered podcast, Lisa Rafter, publisher and CEO of Monitor, and Bill Verhelle, founder and CEO of QuickFi, discuss the conference's key players, including its groundbreaking keynote, its panel of transformational and innovative equipment finance leaders, and its provocative workshop fac... more
How do you innovate? Denis Stypulkoski of Reimagine Advisors discusses the four forms innovation can take and the spirit of curiosity and play inherent in the process of transformation.
There are many things in store for NEFA members in 2024, including new educational opportunities, an expanded event offering and much more. Chad Sluss and Robert Hornby explore everything that’s new at NEFA in this podcast.
We’ve all experienced the paralyzing influence of fear. When fear takes hold, it can stop us from taking on new challenges, innovating and growing. How can we conquer fear for good? Deborah Reuben and Chris Cummins discuss strategies to overcome the fear factor in every aspect of our lives.
We’ve all experienced the paralyzing influence of fear. When fear takes hold, it can stop us from taking on new challenges, innovating and growing. How can we conquer fear for good? Deborah Reuben and Chris Cummins discuss strategies to overcome the fear factor in every aspect of our lives.
With the industry buzzing about artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and the next generation of innovation, Monitor is hosting Converge 2024 to tackle the ever-evolving future of equipment finance. In this podcast, Peter Hinssen, Converge 2024’s keynote speaker, shares insight from his recently authore... more
Embracing innovation and crafting a brighter future demands more than our own perspectives. How can we break free from entrenched biases and infuse new vision into our journey? In this podcast, Deb Reuben and Marti Grimminck share how Gen Z engages with emerging technology and how the perspectives of this younger gener... more
As the landscape of equipment finance shifts, the legal needs of the industry are evolving as well. How can law firms adapt? In today’s podcast, we will explore how law firms can utilize new technology, explore new fee structures, educate their clients, and focus on transactional work to adapt to the changing needs of ... more
In the fourth and final special edition of Monitor’s podcast featuring interviews with the 2023 Monitor Industry Icon award winners, NextGen icon award winner Kevin Hall discusses how he built a buy and sell syndication desk from scratch.
We all want the world to be a better place. Beyond volunteering our time or donating to worthy causes, what else can the commercial finance industry do to further that goal? This podcast, a joint collaboration between Monitor and ABF Journal, provides a look into a commercial finance company that has created wins for i... more
In the third special edition of Monitor’s podcast featuring interviews with the 2023 Monitor Industry Icon award winners. In this episode, we sit down with Miles Herman who takes a caring and understanding approach to leadership that helps his team grow and evolve.