Mike Butler
Grasshopper Bank CEO / President
Mike Butler is an innovative leader in the financial services industry with a unique perspective on delivering superior customer service, innovative products, and cutting-edge technology to clients. He joined Grasshopper as CEO in 2021 and has expanded the digital bank's vision of supporting the business and innovation economy. Prior to Grasshopper, Mike served as President and CEO of Radius Bank for over 13 years, turning a once-traditional bank into one of the most tech-forward banks in the country that was eventually acquired by LendingClub. Before Radius, Mike held various executive roles at KeyCorp. He is a graduate of Providence College and the ABA's Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Should every bank become a fintech platform?
As banks explore embedded finance, APIs, and white-labeled tools, a strategic question emerges: Are we a bank - or a platform? This session dives into the models, pros and cons, and decision points banks face as they explore new ways to monetize infrastructure and data.
Hear from executives who’ve chosen different paths, from enabling fintechs to building their own platforms, and learn what’s working, what’s hard, and what regulators think.
Takeaways:
• Compare models for API monetization and fintech partnerships.
• Understand the platformization risks and rewards.
• Learn what governance and product support looks like at scale.
Wednesday 01 April 08:50 - 09:30 Banking
Embedded Finance
Infrastructure & APIs
Partnerships & Ecosystem Play
Hear from executives who’ve chosen different paths, from enabling fintechs to building their own platforms, and learn what’s working, what’s hard, and what regulators think.
Takeaways:
• Compare models for API monetization and fintech partnerships.
• Understand the platformization risks and rewards.
• Learn what governance and product support looks like at scale.
Banking US/Pacific
