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In this edition of BIGCast C-Suite Interview, Host John Janclaes sits down with Gene Pelham, CEO of Rogue Federal Credit Union, one of fastest growing Credit Unions in the country. Join John and Gene as they discuss the necessity of a 'people first' approach to leadership and how Rogue's Leadership Management Program is paving the way for their employees' careers inside the Credit Union.

John and Glen discuss Kodak's foray into blockchain- including an initial coin offering- to protect photographers' rights, and debate whether it's hype or genius

Title: “Start with Reputation. Add Technology. Stir Gently”

Description (short version): Glen speaks with GCUA’s Mike Mercer about the Georgia credit union landscape, its inherent strengths, and partnerships across the pond. Also- the Bitcoin fun never stops, and the Fed finds credit cards on a roll.

As is appropriate to the beginning of the new year, we took some time to reflect on our past to be able to look toward the future. To gain the appropriate insights, we turn to Bill Hampel, a retired Chief Economist and Policy Officer for CUNA to learn from his nearly four decades in the industry.

Get ahead of the curve and join the entire BIGCast Network team as they debate what will be the biggest trends of 2018

John and Glen recap their top stories from a never-a-dull-moment 2017 in fintech, including Bitcoin’s wild ride, Uber’s and Equifax’s headaches, and the rise of the chatbots.

In this episode of C-Suite Interviews, John Janclaes looks back over 2017 and shares highlights from his best conversations with the top minds in leadership, and announces the 2018 Partners Credit Union Digital Transformation Journey Documentary series.

This week, John is joined by Rojin Nair, General Manager of Fintech Solutions at Celero, to discuss the Canadian Credit Union landscape, highlight from this year in Fintech, and key points that leaders must keep in mind in order to keep up in this breakneck era of innovation.

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