David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, on Values-Based Banking, the Entrepreneurial Spirit and Expanding Financial Access
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- Sep 8, 2025
- 1 min read
In this episode, David Reiling, CEO of Sunrise Banks, discusses how values-based banking can foster financial inclusion, sustainability, and community development.
David shares his entrepreneurial journey — from growing up in Minnesota and working as a young bank teller to leading Sunrise Banks, a mission-driven financial institution committed to doing well and doing good.
He highlights the bank’s work with immigrant communities, its focus on financial literacy and the importance of creating accessible financial products for underserved populations.
The conversation also explores the role of fintech innovation in expanding access to financial services, the global reach of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values and the importance of aligning business models with social and environmental impact.
Key themes include:
Building a purpose-driven financial institution
Expanding access to banking for unbanked and underbanked communities
The connection between entrepreneurship, positivity and leadership
The role of technology in advancing financial education and inclusion
Global perspectives on sustainable banking and values-based finance
This episode offers valuable insights for those interested in social entrepreneurship, sustainable finance and the future of inclusive banking.