As the banking industry grapples with the complexity of a digital, global market, one question remains: do community banks still matter? In this episode, Tim Crane, Wintrust President and CEO, shares how local banks are quietly fueling America’s economic resilience by keeping relationships at the heart of finance.

Crane explains why proximity and trust still give community banks a competitive edge, how local decision-making drives growth and what happens when financial institutions see themselves as partners in progress rather than profit centers. He also reflects on the cultural challenge of staying small while scaling successfully and the importance of community, connection and long-term impact.

This conversation offers a compelling look at the future of finance.

Listen now to discover how local banking is helping communities – and businesses – thrive.

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Is ESG just another corporate buzzword – or the key to long-term success? In this episode, Francesco Di Ciommo, President and CEO of FDC Consulting Digital ESG, reveals how sustainability has evolved from a compliance checkbox into a true driver of profitability and innovation.

Di Ciommo shares how he transformed his own company by embedding ESG principles into its business model, proving that responsible leadership and growth can coexist. He explains why sustainability is no longer optional, how next-gen consumers are reshaping corporate strategy and what practical steps every organization can take to stay ahead.

This conversation challenges traditional thinking about what it means to build a successful, future-ready business.

Listen now to discover why embracing ESG might be the smartest business move you make.

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Water security is the crisis hiding in plain sight – and most of us don't realize how close we are to the edge. In this episode, Francois Gouws, Managing Director of TRILITY, reveals why major cities are heading into another drought, how 100-year-old underground infrastructure is quietly failing beneath our feet and why the water we take for granted could become our scarcest resource.

Gouws discusses why desalination and recycled water are no longer optional and how AI and robotics are revolutionizing the way we predict pipe failures before disaster strikes.

Packed with insights on climate adaptation and the hidden technology keeping cities alive, this conversation will change how you think about the water flowing from your tap.

Listen now to discover how collaboration is preparing Australia for the crisis ahead.

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