In our final 2018 episode of The BIGCast: C-Suite Edition, John Janclaes interviews best selling author and motivational speaker Erik Qualman. Join John and Erik as they speak about his book ‘Digital Leader: 5 Simple Keys to Success and Influence’, and get clued in on what Erik believes are the top keys to success.

John, Anne, Kirk and Glen trade thoughts- and quips- about the biggest FinTech and credit union stories of 2018.

This week, John is joined by Kirk Kordeleski, EVP of Strategy and Consulting at BIG, to unpack the mixed messages emerging from BIG's recent industry survey of data analytics adoption.

Also, Glen interviews Gro Solutions CEO David Eads on his firm's just announced acquisition by Q2.  

Glen's insightful discussions with two CU leaders on novel approaches to community service: Rob Miller of VSECU (economic development) and Rachel Pross of Maps CU (the public safety and under-served aspects of cannabis banking).

In this month’s edition of C-Suite Interviews, John Janclaes sits down with Bill Hampel, former Chief Economist and Chief Policy Officer of CUNA. Join John and Bill as they discuss all things surrounding the concept of capital. Bill gives his unique insight into what the right amount of capital is every aspect of the credit union, how CECL will have an impact on capital, and how capital ties into the ever important goal of returning more value for your CU.

Our Two Johns (Best and Janclaes) and Glen channel the season's spirit and share thoughts on what they're thankful for in the credit union and fintech movements. Also, John geeks out on asteroids and quantum computing. 

Glen reports from the AFP 2018 (Association for Financial Professionals) conference, speaking with Celent’s Bob Meara on that stubborn cash at the point of sale, Claire Greene on the Fed’s new Fraud Study, and Bill and Dan Carmody on blockchain and other promising fintech. Plus Glen tries to be less “interesting.”

Our Money20/20 coverage continues with new measures of financial health from the Center for Financial Services Innovation, Startup Pitch finalist Vital 4, a recap of highlights from Trellance’s Lou Grilli, and a recurring Kanye theme.

Glen’s recap to the Money20/20 conference begins with a reframing of Artificial Intelligence, a Kony acquisition, the FinRegLab, and Oliver Wyman’s take on the Uberization of payments. Also, Glen’s ongoing pursuit of T-Pain.

John Janclaes speaks with Hala Moddelmog, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, to speak about attracting and retaining young talent. Learn about Moddelmog’s leadership journey, and listen in as Hala and John speak about how the city of Atlanta is working to position itself to be a globally competitive market.