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Counting Change podcast is produced by members of the Ascent team and explores community finance.
Season 1
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Jul 23, 2024
25mins
Part 2: Navigating the Evolution of Digital Banking
Special Guest: Bryan Clagett, Advisor at Ascent Platform.
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Jul 09, 2024
24mins
Part 1: Navigating the Evolution of Digital Banking
Special Guest: Bryan Clagett, Advisor at Ascent Platform.
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Jun 25, 2024
31mins
Creating a Successful Culture for your Institution and the Individual
Special Guest: Greg Mitchell, President & CEO at First Tech Fed CU.
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Jun 12, 2024
28mins
The Balance between Technology and Humans with Theron McCollough
Special Guest: Theron McCollough, Managing Director at Citizens Private Bankā¢.
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May 28, 2024
31mins
The Applications of AI in the Financial Industry
Special Guest: Alice Stevens, VP of consumer lending, product innovation, and credit analytics at VyStar Credit Union.
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May 21, 2024
12mins
Bonus Episode
Special Guest: Glen Fossella, Head of Customer at Ascent Platform.
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May 13, 2024
35mins
Data Access within the Financial State in America
Special Guest: Trish North, who's done it all from financial institutions to fintech in customer success roles.
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Apr 29, 2024
38mins
The Importance of Small Credit Unions VS the Big Bank
Special Guest: Denise Wymore, GSD, a leading advocate & cheerleader for small credit unions.
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Apr 15, 2024
35mins
Fintech Trends in 2024
Special Guest: Chris Tremont, Chief Digital Officer at Grasshopper Bank.
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Apr 1, 2024
22mins
Role of Fintech & Innovation in the CU Space
Special Guest: Benjamin Maxim, CTO and Chief Innovation officer at MSUFCU and Reseda Group.
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Mar 18, 2024
35mins
The Future & Trust in the CU Movement
Special Guest: Dan Daggett, Chief Strategy Officer at Credit Unions First.
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Mar 4, 2024
39mins
Venture Capital and Fintech in Africa
Special Guest: Alex Aitoro, partner at SUNU Captial.
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Feb 28, 2024
37mins
Culture and Innovation within the Fintech Space
Special Guest: Kirk Kordeleski, former CEO of Bethpage CU, and current partner in PARC Street Partners.
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