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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

Jim Stickley of Stickley on Security discusses phishing, ransomware, and why “there’s no such thing as a safe attachment.” Plus the latest on the Fed’s real-time payments entry, the paper check’s ongoing decline, and why coins are the new toilet paper.

John forces Glen into a time machine to discover what aspects of COVID banking behavior will outlive the pandemic. Also- more on the coin shortage, and spikes in the price of gold and Bitcoin.

Digital Banking Report’s Jim Marous joins our Credit Union Digital Town Hall to discuss the even greater need to offer online convenience in a post-COVID world. Also- Glen wonders whether the recent trade press merger could provide a Kumbaya moment.

Glen talks with Oportun COO Matt Jenkins about extending small dollar credit to the “un-scorable” and the challenges of maintaining a mission like Oportun’s as a public company. Also- a bizarre coin shortage, and signs of small merchants returning to cash.

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.