Alexis Hershey

Alexis Hershey

Chief Digital Officer, Midwest Bank Centre

As Chief Digital Strategy Officer at Midwest BankCentre, a values-driven community bank with nearly $3 billion in assets, Alexis Hershey leads the charge in transforming digital strategy, implementation, and client experience. Under her leadership, her teams harness the power of technology to streamline every process beyond the handshake—turning traditional practices into opportunities for innovation. With a focus on digital solutions that enhance customer service and drive operational efficiencies, her work directly contributes to expanding margin and optimizing business outcomes.

Alexis earned a B.S. and M.Ed. from the University of Houston, with post-graduate studies at the University of Illinois. Alexis offers free coaching for professionals negotiating better pay and benefits. In addition to her work, she serves as Chair of the United Way Women’s Leadership Society Cabinet and is on the boards of Marian Middle School and the Foster and Adoptive Care Coalition.

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StartupSTL Summit 04/04/2025
11:00 am - 11:30 am

(Leadership) 4A - Pivot and Propel: Strategic Pivots for Tech Leaders and Innovators

Track A

In the rapidly changing tech industry, the key to success isn’t just about adapting—it’s about proactively pivoting and propelling forward to achieve more. This panel will explore how individuals and businesses in the tech world can harness the power of signals, shifts, and trends to not only survive, but thrive. Our expert panelists will share how they’ve leveraged pivots to fuel accelerated growth, create new opportunities, and drive innovation. Whether it’s transforming your career trajectory, reinventing business models, or seizing emerging market opportunities, this session will provide practical insights on how to pivot strategically and propel toward greater success.