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2014/08/18
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2026/10/15
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The fintech industry is evolving rapidly, and the BIGcast is here to delve into its impact on the credit union industry. Our esteemed guests from across the financial, technology and security sectors will provide thrilling perspectives on the latest fintech innovations that are poised to revolutionize the way we handle our finances. Each week join thought-leader, John Best and subject matter expert, Glen Sarvady as they take a quick dive into the financial industry's current breakthroughs and latest hot topics.

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Venturing West to Lasso the Latest Tech
2026/10/15
Glen does his best to corral VentureTech co-founders Jenny Jackson and Nick Evens, who offer a preview of this year's credit union/fintech throwdown, its move (slightly) west, its mission to introduce the latest wave of solutions to CU leaders, and an alliance with another outside the box industry event. Also- Jamie puts Muse in a corner, the CFTC tries Dodd-Frank as a path to crypto clarity, and news of an unexpected SEC/Big Ten merger.       Links related to this episode:   VentureTech, November 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas: https://myventuretech.com/    CU Unplugged, November 18-20 at the same site: https://www.cu-unplugged.com/  (DISCOUNT AVAILABLE for those attending both events)   Jamie Dimon on Chase's approach to internal/external AI agents:  https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2026/cftc-build-federal-rulebook-crypto-exchanges-after-clarity-act-fails/    American Express' agentic commerce framework: https://www.digitaltransactions.net/amexs-next-step-for-agentic-commerce-is-a-framework-forters-agentic-verification-move/    Our recent interview with Allon Advisors' Dan Murphy on the intersection between Agentic AI and Open Banking:  https://www.big-fintech.com/agentic-ai-everywhere-all-the-time/    The CFTC's proposed regulatory framework for crypto exchanges: https://www.pymnts.com/cryptocurrency/2026/cftc-build-federal-rulebook-crypto-exchanges-after-clarity-act-fails/    The OCC's report on "debanking activities" at the nine largest US national banks: https://www.occ.gov/news-issuances/news-releases/2026/nr-occ-2026-90.html    CU Daily on the MSUFCU/University Federal Credit Union merger: https://thecudaily.com/two-well-known-cus-serving-universities-announce-plans-to-merge-to-create-13b-credit-union/    Fiserv's crypto platform rollout: https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/fiserv-north-dakota-stablecoin-system-digital-asset/831901/         We just completed a very productive semi-annual in-person meeting of the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders. We also meet virtually each month to extend R&D budgets and collaborate on tangible solutions to real world challenges. See if you're a fit and if so, request a guest pass to an upcoming session: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Agentic AI Everywhere All At Once
2026/10/07
Glen interviews Fintech Sandbox co-founder Sarah Biller about agentic AI's "leapfrog moment," and Allon Advisors' Dan Murphy offers a perspective on how agentic AI could reset the entire Open Banking debate. Also- dispatches from the Atlanta and Boston Fintech Weeks, and a preview of industry events still on the fall docket.   Links related to this episode:   Allon Advisors: https://www.allonadvisors.com/    Fintech Sandbox: https://www.fintechsandbox.org/    Atlanta Fintech Week: https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlanta-fintech-week/posts/    DC Fintech Week October 13-16: https://dcfintechweek.org/    VentureTech, November 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas: https://myventuretech.com/     FinovateFall's 72 demo videos are now available: https://finovate.com//videos/    Part 2 of our FinovateFall coverage, including Glen's Best of Show ballot and an interview with Go.AI, which recently completed an $85 million Series A funding round: https://www.big-fintech.com/a-fintech-by-any-other-name-2/    Go.AI's press release regarding its Series A funding: https://go.ai/company/press/series-a-funding  VentureTech, November 16-18 in Fort Worth, Texas: https://myventuretech.com/  followed immediately by CU Unplugged at the same venue: https://www.cu-unplugged.com/     Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend R&D budgets and collaborate on tangible solutions to real world challenges. See if you're a fit and if so, request a guest pass to an upcoming meeting: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
A Fintech by Any Other Name…
2026/09/22
Our second wave of Finovate coverage includes interviews with two more standout first-time presenters: Go.AI and Young Early Starters. Also- Glen's Best of Show ballot, the emergence of the fourth channel, an appeal to protect the seed corn, and pondering the Maya Conundrum.   Links related to this episode:   Young Early Starters: https://www.youngearlystarters.com/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-marpole-bird/    Go AI: https://go.ai/     https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-go-ai/   Last week's episode, including interviews with Goodbuy, Finzee AI and Doshi: https://www.big-fintech.com/drinking-from-the-finovate-firehose/    Our interview with Best of Show winner Tweezr from Finovate Europe:  https://www.big-fintech.com/putting-an-accent-on-identity-code-modernization-and-fraud/  Our recent CU Town Hall featuring Anthony Volpe, Co-Founder of CUltivate: https://www.big-fintech.com/cu-town-hall-episode-149-anthony-volpe-co-founder-of-cultivate-al/   Finovate's announcement of Fall Best of Show winners: https://finovate.com/finovatefall-2026-best-of-show-winners-announced/      Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend R&D budgets and collaborate on tangible solutions to real world challenges. See if you're a fit and if so, request a guest pass to an upcoming meeting: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Drinking from the Finovate Firehose
2026/09/15
Just back from Finovate, Glen shares interviews with the founders of three standout first-timers: Goodbuy, FinZee AI and Doshi. Also- Best of Show winners, explainable friction, Chime banks up, and more AI than you can shake an agent at.    Links related to this episode:   Goodbuy: https://www.trygoodbuy.com/    FinZee AI: https://finzeeai.com/    Doshi: https://www.doshi.app/    Doshi's study of AI model error rates on financial queries (the top model was wrong 19% of the time!):  https://www.conductbenchmark.com/    Tweezr episode: https://www.big-fintech.com/putting-an-accent-on-identity-code-modernization-and-fraud/    Finovate's announcement of Fall Best of Show winners: https://finovate.com/finovatefall-2026-best-of-show-winners-announced/    Banking Dive's take on Chime's acquisition of a bank: https://www.bankingdive.com/news/chime-buys-stride-bank-590m-acquisition-fintech/829857/     OpenAI's new financial services specific ChatGPT offering:  https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-financial-services/      Mark your calendar to join us Wednesday September 16 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for our next CU Town Hall- a live, lively and interactive discussion of the big issues confronting CU leaders. This month's session features CUltivate AI co-founder Anthony Volpe, making the case for CU owned and curated AI, and sharing learnings from CUltivate's in-flight beta.  The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Come prepared for an engaging discussion!  https://www.cutownhall.com/    Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend R&D budgets and collaborate on tangible solutions to real world challenges. See if you're a fit and if so, request a guest pass to an upcoming meeting: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Deposits Don't Die- They Quiet Quit
2026/09/02
Glen speaks with Prismm Founder/CEO Martha Underwood about a new metric- the Deposit Mortality Index- gauging an FI's risk of deposit loss from the Great Wealth Transfer. Also- PayPal's acquisition drama draws to a close (for now) and Walmart opens its wallet for Apple Pay.   Links related to this episode:   Prismm's Deposit Mortality Index: https://getprismm.com/dmi  (a link to the complementary 12 -page market report is near the bottom)    Martha Underwood's book "The Death of Deposits": https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953653200    Axios' take on why Stripe and Advent's pursuit of PayPal led to nothing: https://www.axios.com/2026/09/01/paypal-takeover-stripe-advent    Tech Crunch on Walmart's Apple Pay 180: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/21/walmart-to-finally-start-accepting-apple-pay-and-google-pay    Last week's BIGCast featuring interviews with three standout startup founders: https://www.big-fintech.com/fintech-souths-got-something-to-say/      A vreplay of the most recent CU Town Hall, featuring Brian Ley's introduction of scam protector VerifyDial:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_jGtQ3p1nw      Mark your calendar to join us Wednesday September 16 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for our next CU Town Hall- a live, lively and interactive discussion of the top topics confronting CU leaders. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required. Come prepared for an engaging discussion!  https://www.cutownhall.com/    Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend their R&D budgets and collaborate on tangible solutions to the latest challenges. Learn more to see if you're a fit and if so, request a guest pass to an upcoming meeting: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Fintech South's Got Something to Say
2026/08/26
Recapping last week's Fintech South conference, Glen interviews founders of the three startups selected as Innovation Challenge finalists- Hussain Punjani of Agentix, Nyah Chapman of LUXE AI and John Patton of Street Charity- then asks you to guess which the judges chose for the grand prize. Also- Rich & Regular hosts Julien and Kiersten Saunders get real about everyday finances, and Spirit Airlines' data is worth how much to AI developers?!     Links related to this episode:   Agentix: https://agentixpay.ai/    LUXE AI: https://unlock.luxe/    Street Charity: https://streetcharity.org/    Rich & Regular: https://richandregular.com/  https://www.youtube.com/@richandregular    DM the Best Innovation Group's LinkedIn page to share your pick among these startups: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   Fintech South: https://www.fintechsouth.com/ For event highlights, photos, and updates for next year, follow @Fintech South on LinkedIn   A pair of stories about Google's bid to buy Spirit Airlines' data:  https://www.phocuswire.com/news/technology/what-googles-purchase-spirit-airlines-data-signals-travel  https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/us-court-delays-hearing-googles-purchase-spirit-airlines-data-union-objects-2026-08-19/     Last week's interview with Fintech Sandbox's Luke Timberlake: https://www.big-fintech.com/the-new-oil-fueling-the-fintech-sandbox/      Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend their R&D budgets and collaborate on tangible solutions to the latest challenges. Learn more to see if you're a fit and if so, request a guest pass to an upcoming meeting: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
The New Oil Fueling the Fintech Sandbox
2026/08/18
Glen connects with Fintech Sandbox Executive Director Lucas Timberlake to discuss the state of fintech investing- with and without AI- and to learn about his nonprofit's mission to bring critical financial data access to early stage fintechs.  Also- friends say that PayPal and Stripe are… "talking," and JD Power's credit card rankings have a K-shaped tilt- and an asterisk for Navy Federal.    Links related to this episode:   Fintech Sandbox: www.fintechsandbox.org    Boston Fintech Week: https://bostonfintechweek.org/    America's Credit Unions and the DCUC call on the FCC to rein in Caller ID spoofing: https://www.cutoday.info/site/Fresh-Today/Credit-Unions-Press-FCC-to-Crack-Down-On-Caller-ID-Spoofing    JD Power's Credit Card Satisfaction Study (scroll down for FI rankings): https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2026-u-s-credit-card-satisfaction-study/    TechCrunch on the ongoing PayPal/Stripe/Advent conversations: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/talks-to-sell-paypal-to-stripe-and-advent-are-heating-up/       Mark your calendar to join us Wednesday August 19 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for our next CU Town Hall. Our guest speaker will be Brian Ley, whose new venture VerifyDial takes a fresh approach to scam detection by deploying a 411-style national phone line free of charge to community FIs. The Town Hall is free to attend as well, but advance registration is required. Come prepared for a lively discussion!  https://www.cutownhall.com/    Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend their Learn more to see if this is for you and if so, request a guest pass: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Fintech's Always in Fashion
2026/08/11
Glen catches up with Finovate's Greg Palmer to preview September's NYC Demo Parade and the evolution in the startup ecosystem he's noted. Also- the Fiserv Follies extends its run, and how CLARITY and credit cards suddenly became tied at the hip.   Links related to this episode:   Finovate Fall, September 9-11 in New York City: https://informaconnect.com/finovatefall/    Use code BIG20 for a 20% discount on Finovate registration: https://informaconnect.com/finovatefall/purchase/select-package/?vip_code=BIG20    Our recent interview with CUltivate AI CEO (and Finovate rookie demoer) Anthony Volpe: https://www.big-fintech.com/can-credit-unions-collaborative-superpowers-extend-to-ai/    CU Today on Sens. Lummis and Moreno's sudden addition as CCCA sponsors: https://www.cutoday.info/THE-feature/Lummis-Moreno-Join-Credit-Card-Competition-Act-As-Interchange-Threat-Grows    Fiserv's Q2 earnings and fiscal 2026 outlook, in its own words and that of its hometown paper: https://investors.fiserv.com/news-releases/news-release-details/fiserv-reports-second-quarter-2026-results  https://www.jsonline.com/story/money/business/2026/08/06/fiserv-reports-quarterly-earnings-miss-in-first-report-under-new-ceo/91194333007/      Mark your calendar to join us Wednesday August 19 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for our next CU Town Hall. Our guest speaker will be Brian Ley, whose new venture VerifyDial takes a fresh approach to scam detection by deploying a 411-style national phone line free of charge to community FIs. The Town Hall is free to attend as well, but advance registration is required. Come prepared for a lively discussion!  https://www.cutownhall.com/    Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend their R&D budgets and collaborate on tangible solutions to the latest challenges. Learn more to see if you're a fit and if so, request a guest pass: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Attack of the Zombie SMBs!
2026/08/05
Glen speaks with Rapid Finance's Patrick Lord about Zombie Business Fraud and other threat vectors given a bump by AI. Also, Stripe ponders a big play in AI routing, and new Velera data reveals SMBs sending mixed messages to their multiple (banking) partners. Links related to this episode:   Rapid Finance (for FIs and other SMB lenders): https://enterprise.rapidfinance.com/    Rapid Finance (for SMBs): https://www.rapidfinance.com/    Patrick Lord's LinkedIn (he loves to talk fraud!): https://www.linkedin.com/in/lordpcarl/     Velera's SMB report: https://www.velera.com/insights/market-research/cu-growth-outlook-2026    Stripe's reported $10 billion level of interest in OpenRouter: https://www.wellesleyhillsfinancial.com/2026/08/02/stripes-10-billion-bet-on-the-ai-economy-why-openrouter-matters/    Which begs the question, "What about PayPal?": https://www.big-fintech.com/looking-for-the-x-factor-in-stripes-paypal-bid/    Fintech South, Tuesday August 18 at Truist Park in Atlanta: https://www.fintechsouth.com/  USE CODE BEYO15 for a 15% REGISTRATION DISCOUNT     Mark your calendar to join us Wednesday August 19 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for our next CU Town Hall. It's free to attend but advance registration is required. Come prepared for a lively discussion!  https://www.cutownhall.com/    Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend their Learn more to see if this is for you and if so, request a guest pass: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
A Master Class in Data and Trust
2026/07/28
Glen speaks with author and Finavator CEO Michelle Beyo about her forthcoming book, her takes on the power of data and "trust as the new currency," and her open banking sessions at August's Fintech South Conference. Also, US instant payment volumes spike (relatively speaking) and Samsung/Barclays aim to take a bite of the Apple. Links related to this episode:   Fintech South, Tuesday August 18 at Truist Park in Atlanta: https://www.fintechsouth.com/  USE CODE BEYO15 for a 15% REGISTRATION DISCOUNT   Michelle's forthcoming book: https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Future-Finance-Reshaping-Economy/dp/1394402074/ref=sr_1_1    Michelle's podcast: "Step into the Future of Finance": https://open.spotify.com/show/6tfflOY52ClLkLxgJEJSmo?si=49ac079afb1845de&nd=1&dlsi=b67da683833b4461    Finavator: https://www.finavator.com/    Speaking of trust, here's our recent interview with Deidre Campbell on the Edelman Trust Barometer: https://www.big-fintech.com/is-trust-now-the-most-precious-metal/    Fintech Futures on the Samsung's new credit card collab with Barclays: https://www.fintechfutures.com/partnerships/samsung-credit-card-us-launch-barclays    Glen's blog on PayPal's acquisition intrigue: https://www.big-fintech.com/looking-for-the-x-factor-in-stripes-paypal-bid/    Mark your calendar to join us Wednesday August 19 at 3pm ET/Noon PT for our next CU Town Hall. It's free to attend but advance registration is required. Come prepared for a lively discussion!  https://www.cutownhall.com/    Check out the Innovation Club- a curated group of credit union tech, data and strategy leaders that meets virtually each month- and twice a year in person- to extend their Learn more to see if this is for you and if so, request a guest pass: https://www.big-fintech.com/innovation-club/    Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Can Credit Unions' Collaborative Superpowers Extend to AI?
2026/07/22
Glen checks in with CUltivate co-founder Anthony Volpe for an update on his CUSO's progress in bringing practical AI to the back offices of a broad base of credit unions. Plus, ruminations on lesser covered aspects of the Stripe/PayPal intrigue. Links related to this episode:   CUltivate AI: https://getcultivate.ai/    Our interview with CUltivate's three founders immediately after its March launch at GAC: https://www.big-fintech.com/chicken-wings-not-sharp-elbows/    Glen's blog on PayPal's acquisition intrigue: https://www.big-fintech.com/looking-for-the-x-factor-in-stripes-paypal-bid/    Glen's blog on the latest Federal Reserve Payments data: https://www.big-fintech.com/christmas-in-july-the-fed-delivers-new-2024-payments-data/ Coming soon to a Wednesday near you: the CU Town Hall! https://www.cutownhall.com/      Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
The Unstable Stablecoin Landscape
2026/07/17
John and Glen discuss the latest maneuvers in the stablecoin world- particularly the newly announced Open USD initiative spearheaded by Bridge, bringing its parent company Stripe into the game. Is it a game changer or a press release destined for Libra-land? Also, new Fed data finds credit cards in overdrive.  Links related to this episode: Open Standard's Open USD announcement:   https://joinopenstandard.com/blog/introducing-open-usd Glen's blog on the newly released Fed payments data: https://www.big-fintech.com/christmas-in-july-the-fed-delivers-new-2024-payments-data/ Andreesen Horowitz's take on stablecoins' outlook  (from before the Open USD announcement: https://a16zcrypto.substack.com/p/why-stablecoins-wont-age-well     Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/ https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Is Trust Now the Most Precious Metal?
2026/06/30
Glen meets with Edelman Smithfield Managing Director Deidre Campbell to break down the annual Edelman Trust Barometer, the public's "retreat into insularity," and the resulting action items for banks and credit unions. Also- Illinois turns its focus to BNPL while JD Power highlights an FI opportunity, X Money broadens its reach, and the murky NCUA waters begin to clear.    Links related to this episode: Edelman Smithfield's Financial Services Trust Barometer: https://www.edelmansmithfield.com/2026-Edelman-Trust-Barometer-Key-Insights-for-Financial-Services Edelman's 2026 Global Trust Barometer: https://www.edelman.com/trust/2026/trust-barometer Illinois' newly signed BNPL law: https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/illinois-enacts-bnpl-law-pritzker-consumer-crypto/823835/ JD Power's Buy Now Pay Later customer satisfaction study (good news for FIs): https://www.jdpower.com/business/press-releases/2026-us-buy-now-pay-later-satisfaction-study PYMNTS.com on X Money's latest move toward general availability: https://www.pymnts.com/commerce/social-commerce/2026/x-opens-x-money-to-premium-subscribers-ahead-of-broader-launch  Mark your calendar to join the next CU Town Hall- Wednesday July 15 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- our live and lively interactive monthly conversation where credit union leaders tackle the biggest issues facing the sector today. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/ Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Fighting Amsterdam Fintech FOMO
2026/06/24
Laura Gibson-Lamothe, the Georgia Fintech Academy's Executive Director, provides firsthand coverage of the key takeaways from Money 20/20 Europe. Laura and Glen also discuss broader trends in talent development/demand and regional differences in banking (and smoking! ) regulation. Plus- process reflections spurred by the passing of longtime Fed Chair Alan Greenspan, and the Bank of England sets a new stablecoin standard. Links related to this episode: The Georgia Fintech Academy: https://georgiafintechacademy.org/ Laura's recent post pondering A Tale of Two Georgias: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/tale-two-georgias-stablecoins-financial-future-laura-gibson-lamothe-0t7bc/ One of Laura's Money 20/20 interviews onsite in Amsterdam, with The Fintech Accord's West Richards on Stablecoins, AI & Global Fintech Policy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYNAZKFEcy0 Fintech Futures' coverage of the Bank of England's new stablecoin policy: https://www.fintechfutures.com/regulatory-actions/bank-of-england-stablecoins-policy-draft-regulation-uk Glen's blog on a VERY eventful month for interchange: https://www.big-fintech.com/a-remarkable-month-for-interchange-but-what-has-really-changed/  Mark your calendar to join the next CU Town Hall- Wednesday July 15 at 3pm ET/Noon PT- our monthly live and lively interactive conversation where credit union leaders tackle the major issues facing the sector today. The Town Hall is free to attend, but advance registration is required:  https://www.cutownhall.com/   Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/
Financial Health, No Matter the Mission
2026/06/16
Our second batch of interviews stemming from the Financial Health Network's EMERGE conference, both with founders of compelling fintech startups: ROX CEO Lara Hodgson (breaking down barriers to SMB credit/liquidity) and Poncho CEO John Brown (financial wellness for military families). Also- the sudden twist in Fiserv's turnaround story. Links related to this episode: ROX: https://www.roxwrite.com/   Poncho:  https://www.poncho.us/ Poncho CEO John Brown on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnprestonbrown/ The Financial Health Network: https://finhealthnetwork.org/ Glen's blog on a VERY eventful month in interchange: https://www.big-fintech.com/a-remarkable-month-for-interchange-but-what-has-really-changed/ A replay of Glen's favorite EMERGE session, featuring Alex Johnson posing "lightning round" questions to a panel including former OCC head Michael Hsu: https://finhealthnetwork.org/event-session/hard-questions-for-the-future-of-finance Sister publications Banking Dive and Payments Dive publish differing perspectives on Fiserv CEO Mike Lyon's surprise departure: https://www.paymentsdive.com/news/fiserv-ceo-exits-after-rocky-year/822882/ https://www.bankingdive.com/news/truist-ceo-lyons-rogers-fiserv/822878/  Follow us on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbfintech/  https://www.linkedin.com/n/glensarvady/

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oliviabaker13 2021/12/14
A fantastic listen!
If you’re looking to stay informed on the latest in an ever-evolving fintech landscape - you’ve come to the right place! John and Glen have such a gre...
★★★★★
Money2020 attendee 2019/04/05
Always a great listen, and always some thought provoking topics.
Great content. Insightful interviews with fintech leaders and innovators, and recap of financial news.
★★★★★
I don't rate 2017/05/04
Great primmer...on well, everything!
Long time listener to the PodCast and first time review (sorry for the delay John). The BigCast does an excellent job providing a survey of financial...
★★★★★
C-Suite Interviews 2017/04/04
John Janclaes
John Best - super job of enlightening and inspiring us to lean into the future while having fun. Keep the podcasts coming!
★★★★★
PriyaTLS 2016/04/07
A FinTech Learning Experience Every Week
I look forward to this podcast every week. John is a visionary in the FinTech CU space, his guests are always knowledgeable and interesting, and toget...
★★★★★
Symigoddess 2014/08/21
FinTech Heroes
Two amazing minds on one podcast. Great to hear the updates on Moven and the market in general. Super excited about Uber (and other) APIs as well. Gre...
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