Glen reports from Filene's Big Bright Minds conference, including on-site interviews about recruiting top talent, sparking member engagement, and fighting for the right to say "bank." Also- the best album of 2017, robot soccer, and why driverless cars are even more disruptive than you think.

John is joined by Elizabeth Robins, Director of Product for Best Innovation Group, to discuss how voice technologies will soon proliferate the banking space. Learn what your credit union will need to stay ahead of curve. 

Show notes:

• John and Elizabeth discuss BIG’s FIVE (Financial Innovations Voice Experience) platform and its latest milestones
• What is an Amazon Skill and why your credit union should secure one soon
• Explore how voice banking will change your members’ banking experience
• Predictions of the near future for voice first solutions.
• What is an audio logo and why your Credit Union should develop one. 

Links:

• Enrichment Credit Union FIVE commercials: https://youtu.be/H2hQeRFK6Yc
• For more on FIVE: big-fintech.com/innovative-technology

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