Episode 15: AI- The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly (Part 1)

Part 1 is LIVE: Is AI helping or hurting SBA lending?Welcome back to Sweatpants & Strategy! I’m Dana Hirschkowotz, founder of The Dana Company—your recruiter for elite SBA and banking talent.In this episode (Part 1 of 2), we’re diving into a topic shaking up our industry: AI in SBA lending. From fraud detection to layoffs, we’re asking the big questions.I’m joined by: 💬 Darren Davis – President of Colony Bank 💬 Lindsey Blanks – BDO at Hancock Whitney 💬 Bethany Mclellan – Owner of Rapid Business SolutionsWe get real about:• AI flagging good borrowers (and delaying deals)• Banks letting go of entire teams to "automate"• Why AI still can't write a business plan that works• Tools lenders actually use today (and what’s just hype)🎧 Watch Part 1 now and drop a comment—Is AI a tool or a threat?📌 Part 2 drops soon, where we get deeper into underwriting, automation, and what’s really next.If you want a recruiter who cuts through the noise and gets it right the first time, let’s talk.📞 P: (908) 892-1888📧 E: [email protected]