BIGcast

Glen and Finovate’s David Penn discuss the uncomfortable issue of minority representation in fintech firms. Also, thoughts on the Supreme Court’s credit union ruling and why the CU movement is selling itself short.

John welcomes Alpharank founder Brian Ley to dissect the challenges facing credit unions and borrowers in tracking Paycheck Protection Program loans.

Glen talks with Cash Essentials’ Chairman Guillaume Lepecq about the role of cash in a post-COVID world. Also: new research on contactless preferences; the dangers of digital groupthink; and onboarding problems we can hope to have.

John and Glen hold court on Libra’s recent cryptocurrency pivot, including Facebook’s quixotic stab at creating some separation from the initiative. Plus glimmers of post-COVID credit union hope, John’s unsolicited Facebook M&A advice and Glen’s DC punk obsession.

John and Glen discuss AI’s role in combating COVID-19 more broadly, and specifically in helping credit unions navigate members through choppy waters- including a spirited debate on whether consumers are prepared to embrace AI’s benefits and let go of Brave New World concerns.