Plagues always end- but what comes after?
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 crypto banking play gets Kraken.
Re-run: There’s Nothing Cryptic about These Digital Dollars
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.
Digital Banking’s New “App Store” Model
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.
Working From Home- For Now, or Forever?
John and Glen discuss the pluses and minuses of our extended WFH period and its implications for the future of the workplace. Also, how on earth does someone budget for 2021?
Solving Pain Points- at Hyperspeed
Glen connects with the founders of four fintech companies- Icon Savings Plan, Illuma Labs, Kioware and Monit- with the most exciting new ideas at last week’s Finovate conference.
Digital Transformation and Consumer Psychology
Fintech thought leaders Brett King and Ron Shevlin share perspectives on taking transformation beyond buzzword status, pushing the right buttons to influence consumer financial health, and the disconnect between the stock market and the Main Street economy.
FinTech is the Next Normal
Glen chats with TTV Capital Partner Sean Banks and Fintech South Executive Director Andrew Morris about the state of post-COVID fintech investing and a top shelf upcoming conference. Also, Financial Health Network Entrepreneur-in-Residence Corey Stone shares an innovative model for Postal Banking.
The Way We Pay- Before and After COVID
Glen chats with the Atlanta Fed’s Claire Greene about the Diary of Consumer Payment Choice, including new data on behavior at the height of the pandemic. Also- PPP lending leaders, good and bad news for checks, and a caution flag on the payroll tax.
Contactless Innovation – in 10 Minutes
Glen chats with Finovate’s Greg Palmer about what to expect from the newly digital editions of these demo-forward events. Also- a intriguing postal banking trial balloon, a savvy SMB boost, and a handy window into potential CU fintech partners.
A Google Banking Wake Up Call
Glen wakes up John early to trade thoughts on Google’s progress in the digital banking realm, Facebook’s new Financial unit, some interesting data on credit unions and PPP loans, and whether the time is right for micropayments.