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CU Town Hall Episode 142: 2025 Credit Union Wrapped

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It’s our final episode of the year, and we closed it out with a special wrap-up of our 2025 Predictions BIGgo game! We revisited all the moments that had us wondering who would be the first to shout “BIG-GO!” and snag a free admission to any America’s Credit Union Council event in 2026.

Grab your cards and jump in to this recording as we dive into the biggest stories and hottest trends that shaped the fintech and credit union industry in 2025. We celebrated the predictions we nailed, laughed about the ones we whiffed, and ran through every last bingo call in a fun, interactive finale.

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About John Best:

John Best is an author, speaker, “outside the box” innovator, podcast host, and co-founder and CEO of Best Innovation Group (BIG), a technology, innovation, development, and consulting company catering to the financial industry. John is recognized as a thought leader and innovator in the fintech space, with a particular affinity for credit unions.

In his book Breaking Digital Gridlock, John provides key strategies and practical solutions for credit unions and community banks to achieve digital transformation. Breaking Digital Gridlock breaks down complex topics such as blockchain, AI, and machine learning into the what, the why, and the how for non-technical executives.

John previously served as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at Wescom Credit Union and Wescom Resources Group. John divides his time between his homes in beautiful Colorado Springs and his acreage in Tennessee. In his spare time, John enjoys flying as an FAA certified drone pilot, playing guitar, gaming and watching Sci-Fi.

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