A Fintech Thanksgiving 2023

11/20/23 • 44 min

Continuing our annual BIGCast tradition, John and Glen are joined by Anne Legg and John Janclaes for a roundtable discussion of the credit union and fintech developments they’re most thankful for. Also- a quick look back at the Best Innovation Group’s first ten years. Links related to this episode: THRIVE Strategic Services: https://www.anneleggthrive.com/

Nymbus CUSO: https://www.nymbus.com/cuso/ Join our next CU Town Hall on Wednesday, November 29th at 3pm ET/Noon PT, when we’ll be recounting the major fintech developments of the past ten years. We’ll also hold John to account for his A Digital Day in 2025 predictions made in...2015! Attendance is free, but advance registration is required: https://www.cutownhall.com/

“Blood in the Machine: Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech”: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brian-merchant/blood-in-the-machine/9780316487740/?lens=little-brown

VentureTech: https://myventuretech.com/ Follow the Best Innovation Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/ Connect with Glen on LinkedIn or X (@154Advisors) Connect with John on LinkedIn or X (@jbfintech)

“Blood in the Machine: Origins of the Rebellion Against Big Tech”: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/brian-merchant/blood-in-the-machine/9780316487740/?lens=little-brown

Previous Episode

Youth Will Be Served (that’s the goal…)

Just back from last week’s VentureTech conference, Glen has interviews with a trio of founders from standout startups: Sparrow’s Harrison Hochman, Debbie’s Rachel Lauren, and Legal Karma’s Kory Kelly. Also- the PSCU/Co-Op merger, and the relentless pursuit of deposits and the elusive Generation Z. Links related to this episode: Sparrow: https://www.sparrowfi.com/ Debbie: https://www.joindebbie.com/ Legal Karma: https://www.legalkarma.io/ CU Today’s coverage of the PSCU/Co-Op Merger: https://www.cutoday.info/site/THE-feature/Addtional-Details-Around-Huge-Deal-Are-Released VentureTech: https://myventuretech.com/ Glen’s History of Money 20/20 in Three T-Shirts: https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=the-history-of-money-2020-in-three-t-shirts Follow the Best Innovation Group on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/best-innovation-group/ Connect with Glen on LinkedIn or X (@154Advisors) Connect with John on LinkedIn or X (@jbfintech)

Next Episode

Venturing Further into VentureTech

More highlights from the VentureTech conference: Penny Finance founder Crissi Cole on her startup’s “women-first” approach to financial planning, QCash CEO Seth Brickman on getting an offer his CUSO couldn’t refuse, and Vertice AI co-founder Mitch Rutledge on collaborating with Wellby Financial’s Richard Sowell to fuel member engagement. Links related to this episode: Penny Finance: https://www.penny-finance.com/ QCash: https://qcashfinancial.com/ Vertice AI: https://verticeanalytics.ai/ Wellby Financial: https://www.wellbyfinancial.com/ Launch Party winner Peacefully: https://www.peacefully.com/ VentureTech: https://myventuretech.com/

Join us for the next LIVE CU Town Hall Wednesday November 29 at 3pm ET/ Noon PT as we revisit the most impactful fintech/credit union events during BIG’s first ten years. It’s free to all, but advance registration is required: https://www.cutownhall.com/ (Use the same link for a replay after December 1).