Season 02

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Mar 25, 2025

11 min listen

Transformative Impact of Generative AI

Special Guest: Ryan Goellner, Executive Vice President of Technology and Project Management Gate City Bank

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Mar 18, 2025

33 min listen

Technology to Empower, Innovate, and Satisfy

Special Guest: Traci Michel, Chief Operating Officer Metro Credit Union

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Mar 11, 2025

31 min listen

Clean Data is Key: Unlocking the Potential of AI

Special Guest: Jeff Barrage, SVP Chief Information Officer United Solutions Company

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Mar 04, 2025

34 min listen

The Importance of Community-Driven Innovation in the Approach of Credit Unions

Special Guest: Trey Maust, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Lewis & Clark Bank

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Feb 25, 2025

34 min listen

The Importance of Community-Driven Innovation in the Approach of Credit Unions

Special Guest: Frank Wasson, President & CEO CommonWealth One

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Feb 18, 2025

31 min listen

Serving the Underserved

Special Guest: Jason Hagan, Senior Vice President & Director Sunrise Banks

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Feb 11, 2025

35 min listen

The Credit Union Future Driven by Tech Adoption

Special Guest: Jim Kasch, Chief Executive Officer Kentucky Credit Union League

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Feb 04, 2025

35 min listen

Personalization: The Key to Modern Banking

Special Guest: Marc Rehberger, SVP, Sr. Managing Director, Head of Tech Enabled Banking Customers Bank

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Jan 28, 2025

26 min listen

Enhancing Member Experience through Digital Transformation

Special Guest: Matthew Fehrmann, Chief Information Officer Kohler Credit Union

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Jan 21, 2025

35 min listen

Leveling the Playing Field with FinTechs

Special Guest: Michael Abraham, Chief Strategy Officer Great Lakes Credit Union

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Jan 14, 2025

26 min listen

Culture is the Way We Get Work Done

Special Guest: Chris Parker, President & CEO Lighthouse Credit Union

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Jan 07, 2025

28 min listen

The Future of FinTech Partnerships

Special Guest: Tara Schultz, Senior Vice President Strategic Insights & Industry Relations CSI

Season 01

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Dec 24, 2024

35 min listen

Innovation VS the Credit Union Extinction

Special Guest: Shirley Senn, Chief Consulting Officer CU Strategic Planning

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Dec 10, 2024

48 min

Empowering Consumers Through Open Banking

Special Guests: Alex Johnson, Founder and host Fintech Takes
Jason Henrichs, CEO & Co-host Alloy Labs & Breaking Banks

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Nov 26, 2024

32 min

Tech Transformation in Community Finance

Special Guest: Kevin Porter, CEO DxO Advisors

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Nov 12, 2024

30 min

How Community Banks are Adapting to Change

Special Guest: DJ Seeterlin, Chief Innovation & Strategy Officer Chesapeake Bank

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Oct 29, 2024

28 min

The Perceived Lack of Innovation in Core Banking

Special Guest: Santo Cannone, Board Chair Tampa Bay Wave

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Oct 16, 2024

35 min

The Fragmentation of Supply Chains in Financial Services

Special Guest: Sarah Howell, VP of Partnerships Visa

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Oct 01, 2024

26 min

Innovation for Efficiency

Special Guest: Joe Mancini, Chief Operations Officer BankProv

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Sep 17, 2024

35 min

The Pros and Cons of FI Consolidation

Special Guest: Elizabeth Osborne, Chief Operations Officer Great Lakes Credit Union

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Sep 03, 2024

33 min

The Importance of Collaboration with CUs and Fintechs

Special Guest: Melissa Pomeroy, EVP, Chief Operating Officer Cooperative Credit Union Association

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Aug 20, 2024

30 min

The Evolving Audit Process: The Impact of Technology on Preparation

Special Guest: Rob Johnson, Chief Audit Officer MSU Federal Credit Union

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Aug 06, 2024

36 min

Creating a Culture for both the Institution and the Employee

Special Guest: Steve O'Connell, CEO and President California Credit Union

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Jul 23, 2024

25 min

Part 2: Navigating the Evolution of Digital Banking

Special Guest: Bryan Clagett, Advisor Ascent Platform

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Jul 09, 2024

24 min

Part 1: Navigating the Evolution of Digital Banking

Special Guest: Bryan Clagett, Advisor Ascent Platform

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Jun 25, 2024

31 min

Creating a Successful Culture for your Institution and the Individual

Special Guest: Greg Mitchell, President & CEO First Tech Fed CU

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Jun 12, 2024

28 min

The Balance between Technology and Humans with Theron McCollough

Special Guest: Theron McCollough, Managing Director Citizens Private Bankā„¢

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May 28, 2024

31 min

The Applications of AI in the Financial Industry

Special Guest: Alice Stevens, VP of Consumer Lending, Product Innovation, and Credit Analytics VyStar Credit Union

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May 13, 2024

35 min

Data Access within the Financial State in America

Special Guest: Trish North, Expert in Customer Success Roles Financial Institutions & Fintech

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Apr 29, 2024

38 min

The Importance of Small Credit Unions VS the Big Bank

Special Guest: Denise Wymore, GSD, Advocate & Cheerleader for Small Credit Unions

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Apr 15, 2024

35 min

Fintech Trends in 2024

Special Guest: Chris Tremont, Chief Digital Officer at Grasshopper Bank Grasshopper Bank

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Apr 1, 2024

22 min

Role of Fintech & Innovation in the CU Space

Special Guest: Benjamin Maxim, CTO and Chief Innovation Officer MSUFCU

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Mar 18, 2024

35 min

The Future & Trust in the CU Movement

Special Guest: Dan Daggett, Chief Strategy Officer Credit Unions First

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Mar 4, 2024

39 min listen

Venture Capital and Fintech in Africa

Special Guest: Alex Aitoro, Partner SUNU Capital

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Feb 28, 2024

37 min listen

Culture and Innovation within the Fintech Space

Special Guest: Kirk Kordeleski, Former CEO Bethpage CU