Leopard Spots Podcast

Hosted by Ryan Cimo, Fraxtional LLC

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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 events, the future of business, how to embark on a path of your own, and much more! Visit us at www.fraxtional.co. Be sure to watch, like, and subscribe on YouTube at https://youtube.com/@LeopardSpotsPodcast?si=Li7eZDZiPIgLnwlM

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August 26, 2025Episode 236 min

Episode 15 - Mary Kate Loftus, President of Impressia Bank

In this episode, I sit down with former colleague and President of Impressia Bank, Mary Kate Loftus. As a prior 2018 finalist in the American Banker Digital Banker of the Year, former Senior Advisor at Plaid, and senior-level leader at global and super-regional banks, Mary Kate shares her broad experiences. We discuss her career lessons, the importance of women in the leadership, and all that is happening at Impressia Bank; a bank built for women in business, by women in business.Be sure to visit https://impressiabank.bank/ to learn more, and as always, visit https://www.fraxtional.co/ to see how we can help support your compliance and risk needs!

February 14, 2025Episode 11 hr 14 min

Episode 14 - Daniel Christmann, President of Cuvée Imports

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 the wine industry, headwinds facing the industry, and much much more, including a bit of sampling! Be sure to visit https://cuveeimports.com/ to learn more, and as always, visit https://www.fraxtional.co/ to see how Fraxtional can help you with your compliance and risk needs. Wines sampled include:Domaine Tracot Beaujolais Lantignie (https://cuveeimports.com/our-wines/wine:beaujolais-villages-lantignie-rouge/)Jean Diot Champagne Blanc des Blanc (https://cuveeimports.com/our-wines/wine:magie-blanche-blanc-de-blancs/)Amarone della Valpolicella (https://cuveeimports.com/our-wines/wine:tenuta-vignega-amarone-della-valpolicella/)Cheers!

July 31, 2024Episode 131 hr 6 min

Episode 13 - Rich Gold, Retired President & COO of M&T Bank

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 Island for a storied career in banking at Buffalo-based M&T. We talk about lessons learned, the future of work, and most notably, his passion for behavioral science in the workplace. Be sure to like and subscribe anywhere you get your podcasts, and don't forget to visit https://fraxtional.co/ to learn more about our best-in-class risk and compliance services!

July 10, 2024Episode 1256 min

Episode 12 - Frank Ewing, CEO of AML RightSource

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, and ultimately running a billion dollar organization at the cutting edge of solving financial crimes. But more than that, we talk (and sample) some wine, discuss music (namely Taylor Swift), and reminisce about some of the greatest athletes and what makes them special. It was one hell of a fun conversation! Be sure to like and subscribe, and also don't forget to visit both https://fraxtional.co and https://amlrightsource.com to learn more about how both companies can assist your risk, compliance, and AML/BSA needs!

June 27, 2024Episode 1153 min

Episode 11 - Bob Clerici, Founder, Investor, & Entrepreneur

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.com) and Bar High Violet (https://barhighviolet.com/home), a high-end cocktail lounge in Buffalo, NY. We talk about lessons from business, the current work environment, and advice for folks looking to pursue their passions! Be sure to like and subscribe, and also visit https://fraxtional.co to learn more about Fraxtional's industry-leading risk and compliance services.

June 23, 2024Episode 1039 min

Episode 10 - Charlie Lovell, Founder of Baseball BBQ

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 blazing a trail! Checkout www.baseballbbq.com to order awesome products for any occasion. Be sure to visit www.fraxtional.com to see how we can provide risk and compliance leadership to your firm!

June 15, 2024Episode 947 min

Episode 9 - Mike Hollis, Former NFL All-Pro Kicker and Entrepreneur

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 Academy(https://www.proformkicking.com/) and most recently joined THREE, a proactive wellness company focused on Cellular Absorption Nutrient Delivery technology (https://www.proformkicking.com/three_inquiry). It was a great conversation! Be sure to like and subscribe and watch the video version on YouTube by visiting @LeopardSpotsPodcast. Also don't forget to visit https://fraxtional.co/ to learn more about our industry-leading risk and compliance services!

April 19, 2024Episode 137 min

Episode 8 - Jessica Liang, Founder of Steadfeather Capital

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 Michigan, and back to the Bay Area as an entrepreneur. Be sure to like and subscribe and watch the video version on YouTube by visiting @LeopardSpotsPodcast. What a great story!

December 6, 2023Episode 726 min

Episode 7 - Matt Lang, Founder of Wayoh

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 visit www.wayoh.co to learn more, and give Matt a follow on LinkedIn by clicking https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-lang-25483940?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/leopardspots/message

November 27, 2023Episode 628 min

Episode 6 - Emily Landon, Founder of The Crypto Recruiters

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.spotify.com/pod/show/leopardspots/message