How KeyBank is Simplifying Middle-Market Banking with API Innovation
Middle-market companies face the same challenges as larger enterprises but with fewer resources. KeyBank is addressing this gap by providing cutting-edge technology to this underserved segment, helping them streamline their financial operations and make better strategic decisions. In this episode of Fintech Corner, Brett Turner, Founder and CEO of Trovata, speaks with Matt Vickers, Senior Vice President and Digital Director at KeyBank, and Mark Smith, Head of Commercial Digital & Strategy at KeyBank, about how KeyBank is leveraging the power of APIs to deliver tailored solutions, dismantle data silos, and equip mid-market companies with sophisticated tools for greater efficiency.
Episode Highlights
- Understand the challenges mid-market companies face and how KeyBank is addressing them with digital innovation.
- Learn how KeyBank’s API integrations are transforming the banking experience for mid-market clients.
- Explore how KeyBank’s fintech partnerships are simplifying financial operations with multi-bank data and advanced forecasting tools.
- Learn about the evolving role of data and APIs in automating financial reporting and reconciliation processes.
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Learn more about Trovata at https://trovata.io.
About Fintech Corner
A podcast for fintech lovers that starts conversations between bankers, financial technology innovators, and their clients to evolve finance and treasury for the 21st century. For decades, there has been a gap between the technology that banks can offer and what corporate clients need for modern cash flow management and analysis. We’ll cover emerging trends to help bridge this gap, technologies that can reshape the roles of treasury & finance, and the in’s and out’s of API bank connections & open banking.
Matt Vickers
SVP, Digital Director, KeyBank
Matt Vickers is the Head of Product for KeyNavigator, a suite of online and mobile solutions tailored for KeyBank’s commercial and institutional clients. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Matt brings over 21 years of experience at KeyBank, holding various roles in technology and digital innovation. He has led fintech partnerships to deliver next-generation solutions to market and is passionate about mentoring young professionals, helping to shape the next generation of leaders in the industry.
Mark Smith
Head of Commercial Digital & Strategy, KeyBank
Mark Smith is the Head of Commercial Digital Platforms at KeyBank, overseeing digital solutions that support clients from small businesses to large institutions. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Mark brings 13 years of experience across multiple roles within the bank, including Finance, Corporate Strategy, and Payments Product. In his current role, he leads strategy and prioritization for Key’s Commercial Onboarding and Servicing organization, in addition to managing Key’s Commercial Credit capabilities.
Brett Turner
Founder & CEO, Trovata
After starting his career as a CPA with the Deloitte audit practice, Brett gained progressive experience in corporate finance and accounting managing SEC reporting for Amazon and then becoming VP of Finance for Worldwide Packets (sold for $300M+ in 2008). Across his last three roles as a startup Co-Founder / CFO, Brett has raised over $100M in equity and venture debt financing while helping create over $500M in shareholder value. Today, he is the founder and CEO of the cash management platform, Trovata. Brett is a Seattle native, with a BA in Finance from Seattle Pacific University.
