Innovation isn’t just about the latest AI tools or shiny tech breakthroughs. Technology is important, but the real drivers of lasting, meaningful change is human curiosity and courage.

Over the past year, Deb Reuben sat down with six thought leaders to explore the human side of innovation — how these human traits are shaping the future of technology adoption and change leadership.

In this episode of Monitor Podcast, we sit down with Mark Johnson, the new CEO of Orion First, to explore his vision for the company and the equipment finance industry. With decades of leadership experience in commercial finance and consulting, Mark shares his approach to driving growth, fostering innovation and leveraging technology to empower businesses.

From the power of AI and self-service solutions to the importance of aligning people, purpose and philosophy, Mark offers valuable insights into leading with intention. Whether you’re in equipment finance or simply passionate about visionary leadership, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice.

In this podcast, Bri Wilson, managing editor of Monitor, interviews Patricio Pazmiño, director of analytics and AI at Kin Analytics, about the transformative role of AI in risk management. This episode highlights how AI is revolutionizing credit risk management by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing predictive analytics and empowering decision-makers with tools like generative AI assistants tailored to organizational needs. Pazmiño shares practical insights on starting AI adoption and overcoming challenges like data infrastructure to build a reliable and effective AI tool.

You’ve heard the buzz. You know that artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries — equipment finance included. In today’s podcast, which is part a series in partnership with TomorrowZone, Deborah Reuben interviews Jen Croneberger
about how leaders can balance AI adoption with human-centric leadership strategies.

Monitor sits down with Paul Schuldiner and Mike Wells from Rosenthal & Rosenthal who share the details behind their acquisition of Accord Equipment Finance and what it means for the future of their company—and the equipment finance industry.

How can leaders push past the overwhelm to successfully adopt and get value from AI? In today’s podcast, which is part a series in partnership with TomorrowZone, Deborah Reuben interviews Rohan Marfatia about the critical role of AI and automation in equipment finance, strategies for overcoming adoption challenges and the importance of collaboration and continuous learning in successfully implementing and evolving AI solutions to enhance customer experience and maintain competitiveness.

What does it take to prepare a future-ready business? In today’s podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Bob Rinaldi about the power of curiosity, humility, collaboration and the critical questions for future readiness and peace of mind.

Are you applying an analog leadership style to your digital transformation projects? In today’s podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Jen Swanson about how to evolve your leadership style to achieve success in a digital world.

Earlier this year, Ares Management, one of the largest players in the asset and investment management space, announced its foray into the equipment finance space, as funds managed by its alternative credit strategy launched Ansley Park Capital, a new entity designed to deliver financing solutions in the large-ticket sector.

In a joint podcast from Monitor and ABF Journal, we we sat down with Joel Holsinger, partner and co-head of Ares Alternative Credit, and Eric Miller, Ansley’s Park Capital’s president and CEO, to learn more about the opportunities Ares sees in the sector and how the firm plans to approach the market.

Are you worried about technology replacing you? In this podcast, Deborah Reuben interviews Rafe Rosato about how to shift into a mindset of curiosity that allows you to harness the power of AI and improve your team’s efficiency.