How Community Banks Cut Onboarding from Days to Minutes with AI

In this episode of Momentum: Where FinTech Meets AI, Stan Altshuller sits down with Stephanie Mazzone, SVP of Marketing at Vikar Technologies, to explore how community banks and credit unions are modernizing onboarding without replacing their core systems. Stephanie shares real-world examples of how Vikar helps smaller institutions eliminate manual processes and move from days-long onboarding to minutes.

They also discuss the practical role of AI in a highly regulated banking environment - from workflow automation to risk flagging - and what digital transformation actually looks like for community-focused financial institutions. If you’re looking to level the playing field with larger banks while staying compliant and efficient, this conversation offers clear, actionable insight.

Key Moments: 

04:46 Manual Processes in Community Banking

07:56 "Success Stories"

10:15 "Technology Revolutionizing Business Growth"

13:12 "ViKar: Modernizing Community Banks"

About the guest : 

Stephanie Mazzone began her career decades ago on the banking side, witnessing firsthand the highly manual, time-consuming processes involved in onboarding accounts and managing loans. Frustrated by the inefficiencies of paperwork and manual data entry, Stephanie transitioned to the technology sector. Drawing on her unique perspective and deep understanding of banking challenges, she now dedicates her work to helping banks and credit unions modernize, streamline operations, and embrace digital solutions that replace the outdated manual methods she saw at the start of her journey.

How to connect Stephanie : 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-mazzone/

About the host : 

Stan Altshuller is a leading figure at the intersection of fintech and artificial intelligence. As an investor, founder, and advisor, he has collaborated with some of the world’s top hedge funds, asset managers, and data companies, helping them leverage technology for smarter decision-making and growth. Stan hosts the Momentum podcast, where each week he shares practical AI strategies designed to help financial professionals cut through the noise, beat data overload, and build intelligent, data-driven workflows. With a passion for exploring what’s next in finance, Stan empowers his audience to stay ahead of the curve by turning ideas into actionable results.

Connect Stan : 

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanalt/

Website www.acadia.im