Stephen Bohanon is the co-founder and Chief Strategy and Sales Officer for Alkami Technology, an award winning digital banking software company. Stephen has an extensive financial services background including roles at Catalyst Consulting, Metavante, ACI Worldwide, and Advanced Financial Solutions. In 2009, he co-founded Alkami Technology, Inc., which he ran from his home and later an apartment turned office above a Coldstone Creamery for 9 years. Present-day Alkami has become a flourishing 5-floor, 600+ employee operation in the heart of Plano, Texas, and now serves upwards of 160 financial institutions and empowers more than 10 million users to make the most of their financial futures. Stephen’s entrepreneurial optimism and ability to manage and take risks have propelled Alkami’s mission. By creating one of today’s leading digital banking solutions, small to mid-sized banks and credit unions can compete with the progressive demands of online banking, and in turn, transform the way consumers manage their financial future. This episode was sponsored by JSX, a hop-on jet service offering short-haul flights between Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington, and Texas. JSX has been a long time sponsor of our nonprofit, and we are grateful for their support!