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title: "Spurring Growth and Innovation Despite Economic Headwinds: How banks are creating a competitive advantage - Hartman Executive Advisors"
description: Learn how banks gain a competitive edge through technology, even in tough economies. Hartman Executive Advisors shares strategies for growth and innovation.
image: https://insights.hartmanadvisors.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/10-1024x529-1.webp
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![](https://insights.hartmanadvisors.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/10-1024x529-1.webp)

Bank executives who invest in and use technology offensively are outperforming their peers. This session will explore what tech-forward banks are doing and strategies your bank can incorporate to prepare for, grow through, and emerge stronger from the current economic challenges.

 https://youtu.be/phJt3nGrd_w

Learning Outcomes:

- How tech-forward banks are using technology to create opportunities
- Examples of successful bank partnerships with FinTechs
- Best approach for community banks seeking to innovate

 

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