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Presented by Fraxtional LLC, a New York-based boutique consultancy named a Top 10 Best Fractional Compliance provider in the US for 2024, The Leopard Spots Podcast is an energetic and informative show featuring discussion and insight into the world of FinTech, Banking, Crypto, New Ventures, and the occasional detour to the business of sports. Leopard Spots features business leaders, trend setters, innovators, and unique personalities from a cross-section of business. We’ll explore current ev ...
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Episode 14 - Daniel Christmann, President of Cuvée Imports
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In this first episode of 2025, I sit down with friend, entrepreneur, and President of Cuvée Imports, Daniel (Danny) Christmann. Danny parlayed a career in photography, to becoming a Sommelier, and ultimately Founder and President of a Buffalo-based wine importer, focused on fine European wines. We discuss the start of the business, the economics of…
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Episode 13 - Rich Gold, Retired President & COO of M&T Bank
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In this episode, I sit down with longtime colleague, friend, and retired President & COO of M&T Bank, one of the top 15 largest banks in the United States. I met Rich 26 years ago when I began my career at M&T, and was fortunate enough to be in his direct orbit throughout my career. During this podcast, Rich shares his story about leaving Long Isla…
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Episode 12 - Frank Ewing, CEO of AML RightSource
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Brought to you by Fraxtional, this was an episode for the ages! I sat down with Frank Ewing, a close personal friend and CEO of AML RightSource, a leading global provider of Anti-Money Laundering services to some of the biggest names in finance. With over 4,500 employees across 10 countries, Frank shares his path from consulting, to banking, to law…
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Episode 11 - Bob Clerici, Founder, Investor, & Entrepreneur
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In this episode I sit down with Bob Clerici, a well-known entrepreneur in the Western New York region who led a successful exit in 2014 of Inergex, a company he co-founded and ran for 14 years. Following his time at Inergex, Bob went on to invest in multiple endeavors, including as co-owner of a custom clothing company Bureau (https://bureaumade.co…
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Episode 10 - Charlie Lovell, Founder of Baseball BBQ
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I sat down with the Founders and Operators of Baseball BBQ! Great timing given the NCAA College World Series. Life is about connections, and this podcast came about given my nearly 30 year relationship with a former Lafayette College football teammate Charles Lovell, CPWA, CFP, CEPA, CPM whose Son, Charlie, founded a cutting edge company that is bl…
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Episode 9 - Mike Hollis, Former NFL All-Pro Kicker and Entrepreneur
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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Hollis, former NFL All-Pro Kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars and current entrepreneur. We talk about Mike's path from University of Idaho to the NFL where he spent 9 years as one of the best and most accurate kickers in NFL history. Mike transitioned from the NFL to entrepreneurship, launching ProForm Kicking…
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Episode 8 - Jessica Liang, Founder of Steadfeather Capital
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In this first episode of 2024, I sit down with Jessica Liang, Founder of Steadfeather Capital (and former awesome employee of mine!). Jessica shares her incredible journey as a first generation immigrant and first in her family to attend college in the United States. She shares her journey from Yale, to Buffalo, to business school at University of …
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NOTE: Apologies but we did experience a small period of audio issue in the first half of the podcast. In this episode we sit down with Matt Lang, Founder of Wayoh, a new recruiting firm specializing in matching risk and compliance talent with banks, FinTechs, and beyond! We explore his career, his business, and his tips for job seekers. Be sure to …
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Episode 6 - Emily Landon, Founder of The Crypto Recruiters
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In this episode I sit down with Emily Landon, Founder of The Crypto Recruiters. Emily brings her energy to the show talking about all-things crypto, recruiting, job advice, and more. Take time to visit www.thecryptorecruiters.io as well as her LinkedIn page at www.linkedin.com/in/thecryptorecruiter.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.sp…
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