John Blizzard — president of Seattle Bank and founder of CD Valet — is proving that real disruption often happens quietly, deep in the plumbing of the financial system.
In this episode, host Jordan sits down with John to explore how CD Valet is transforming one of the most traditional products in banking — the certificate of deposit — into a transparent, data-powered marketplace for modern savers. They unpack what “hot money” really means, why community banks must rethink their digital strategy, and how deposits have become the new frontier for fintech innovation.
If you care about the future of consumer banking, digital deposits, or the tech reshaping financial trust, this conversation is a must-listen.
Takeaways:
💡 How CD Valet Is Redefining Deposits in a Digital Banking World
🏦 Why the deposit side of the balance sheet is fintech’s next battleground
📊 What community banks must master to compete digitally
🚀 How AI and transparency are redefining consumer loyalty in banking
Listen for: a rare look inside how a seasoned bank CEO is leading innovation not by chasing trends — but by fixing what the industry overlooked.
Contact John Blizzard:
https://www.cdvalet.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnblizzard/