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BIGcast

Best Innovation Group"s John Best & 154 Advisors" Glen Sarvady

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

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45:46

“At Our Best When Things are at Their Worst”

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2021/03/09

Glen shares highlights of CUNA’s just-completed Government Affairs Conference, including an interview with CUNA Economists Mike Schenk and Jordan Van Rijn recapping their always popular Economic Update and implications for both Main Street and credit unions. Plus acquisitions, re-brandings and (slim) hopes for crossing the aisle.

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35:35

What Makes SPACs So Special?

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2021/03/02

Glen chats with Wall Street veteran and Forbes contributor Jeff Gapusan about the meteoric rise of SPACs and the sudden appeal of this obscure (until recently) investment vehicle. Also- a new take on attitudes toward Robinhood and GameStop.

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46:43

The Future of Cash (Yes, it has a future…)

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2021/02/23

Glen recaps the highlights from last week’s global Future of Cash conference, including interviews with Alex Bau of the Fed’s Cash Product on new research re: US usage, and Ron Delnevo on ATMs and “keeping cash local.” Plus more uses- and more pay?- for gig workers?

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36:47

Hacking a Tesla? Or a Credit Union?

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2021/02/16

“Recovering hacker” Alissa Knight shares her frightening first-hand experience breaching dozens of mobile banking apps and other Internet of Things embedded systems. Also- Ant Financials’ lower valuation and the UK’s Buy Now Pay Later reckoning.

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36:16

Car Buyers and Rule Makers

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2021/02/09

Credit Union Journal editor Aaron Passman discusses the trends he’s watching in the credit union space- including unexpected car shopping, states revamping regulation, and the ongoing hunt for scale. Plus the latest twists in the GameStop/Reddit saga.

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49:55

Placing WallStreetBets on GameStop

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2021/02/02

John and Glen have very different views on the causes and impacts behind the investment activity roiling GameStop, AMC, and other stocks. Their spirited debate considers whether Robinhood is really robbing the rich and if there are any good guys in this battle, among other issues.

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38:27

Consumers Want Digital- But What Does That Mean?

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2021/01/27

Glen speaks with Karl Dahlgren about BAI’s annual Banking Outlook and some potential disconnects between consumer and industry focus areas. Also, the latest on Affirm, Plaid, Walmart’s fintech foray, and changes at the CFPB and OCC.

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36:53

SolarWinds- What’s the Next Blowback?

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2021/01/19

The SolarWinds breach has targeted government systems- so far. Its eventual impact on FIs and other firms remains both a mystery and a major risk. Cybersecurity experts Jim Stickley (Stickley on Security) and Jeff Olejnik (Wipfli) help us sort through the details and next steps to this new form of attack.

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38:23

Unconventional Fintech Wisdom

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2021/01/12

Unconventional Ventures founder Theodora Lau unearths some fascinating twists in intergenerational finance, blind spots in student lending, and implications for credit unions. Also- SolarWinds blowback, and $15B in 2020 bank fines.

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51:10

Predicting 2021’s Top Fintech Headlines

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2021/01/05

John and Glen gaze into 2021 and offer their takes on the topics we’ll be discussing over the next year- like augmented reality, regulation and the Gig Economy. Includes our annual Bitcoin price prediction!

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39:11

2020’s Top Fintech Stories Just Keep on Coming

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2020/12/22

John and Glen recap the year’s biggest fintech stories, including several late-breaking items. John also suggests a major credit union opportunity stemming from the gig economy.

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50:25

Greenwood, Daylight, and the New Affinity Banking Model

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2020/12/15

Glen speaks with leaders from a pair of high-profile startups with innovative models for providing banking services to underrepresented communities: Greenwood (Black/Latinx consumers) and Daylight (LGBTQ members).

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47:19

Finovate Standouts (from Six Feet or Further)

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2020/12/08

Glen speaks with leaders from DeepTarget, Linqto and MallIQ- three of his favorite fintech solutions demoed at Finovate West Digital. Also, discussion of other Best of Show winners, links to our interviews with honorees Breach Clarity, Finzly and Glia, and credit unions’ 2021 financial outlook.

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34:35

Thankful Holiday Tidings- Even in 2020

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2020/11/26

2020 has been panned as the Worst Year Ever, but in our annual Thanksgiving tradition John and Glen still find plenty to be thankful for in fintech- including some surprising heroes. Links related to this episode: Best Innovation Group’s weekly Digital Town Halls for best practice sharing on Credit union responses to COVID-19, held most Wednesdays: https://www.big-fintech.com/CU-Digital-Town-Hall The BIG website: www.big-fintech.com Follow the Best Innovation Group on Twitter: @bigfintech Follow

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51:15

Choose Your Own Venture

BIGcast ·

2020/11/17

Glen speaks with the founders of DoubleCheck, NetGiver and Live Give Save- three startups that stood out at the recent VentureTech conference for fintechs serving credit unions.

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34:59

Elections Have (Fintech) Consequences

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2020/11/10

Glen shares insights- including perspectives from multiple sources- on how the election’s outcome will impact credit unions, banks and fintech firms. Also, the impact of California’s Prop 22 on the gig economy, Ant Financial’s spectacular IPO head fake, and Visa/Plaid runs afoul of the Department of Justice.

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36:31

Workforce Planning for Now and the Long Haul

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2020/10/27

Glen chats with Jason Jones, head of Cresa’s Remote Services and Technology Services segments, about workforce and workplace strategies for a post-COVID world. Also new research on digital adoption, digital trust and a brief respite from the election.

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36:59

Plagues always end- but what comes after?

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2020/10/20

Fintech entrepreneur and thought leader Brian Roemmele shares his takeaways on the pandemic- including parallels to 1918- and what it means for the future of the workplace and talent recruiting. Also, Wyoming's blockchain play gets Kraken.

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32:25

Re-Run: There’s Nothing Cryptic about These Digital...

BIGcast ·

2020/10/13

Glen interviews Daniel Gorfine of the Digital Dollar Project about his vision for a government backed tokenized currency and a recent US “Sputnik Moment.” Also- a setback on payday lending, and a rejected credit union merger highlights the perils of succession planning. NOTE: This week we're re-posting a notable episode from earlier this summer.

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37:30

Digital Banking's New "App Store" Model

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2020/10/06

Glen speaks with leaders from Finzly and Q2- both Finovate Fall Best of Show winners- about innovative approaches to rapidly bringing digital banking solutions to market. Also, more on working from home and our gradual return to the workplace.

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