On this episode Al Dominick and Steve Williams sit down with legendary entrepreneur Chip Mahan, founder of companies like Live Oak Bank and Canapi Ventures. Chip shares his unique perspective on innovation, building customer trust, controlling your tech destiny, and more. You'll hear Chip's incredible origin story, how he convinced reluctant partners to join him, and his views on the hype surrounding AI. If you want to learn from one of the most forward-thinking leaders in banking, tune into this lively and insightful conversation. The three shed light on the challenges facing the industry, the power of focusing on culture and long-term goals over short-term profits, and the keys to remaining nimble and opportunistic even in tough times. Don't miss Chip's great stories and words of wisdom on this episode of Plugged In, the podcast that plugs you into the exciting world where banking, finance, and technology meet.