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Shared Accounts With CU Times combines the personalities behind CU Times with pop culture and credit union issues into one podcast bag. It's our way of taking a break from the week with the people and industry we care about. Image Credit: Alex from the Rock/Adobe Stock; Chris Nicholls/TouchPoint Markets.
Velera SVP Jeremiah Lotz says the company's new Atmos ecosystem aims to simplify analytics, improve member experiences and help credit union leaders make faster decisions. Also we're back to the 90's as Natasha regales Michael and Producer Zach with some of her favorite childhood parody humor.
Jeremy Empol, who brings deep roots in advocacy and government affairs paired with a passion for the CU mission, discusses his return to the state associations and priorities for the months ahead. Also, Natasha breaks out her old teen magazines to get to the bottom of the important issues, namely, is Michael the life of the party? And are Producer Zach's BFFs bad news?
Raddon's Bill Handel says younger consumers are gravitating toward big banks and fintechs, while AI and operational efficiency will shape the future of credit unions. And following some moves and major life changes, Michael pauses to check in with Natasha and Producer Zach.
Carrie Foran Sepulveda, VP of Fraud and Physical Security at Navy Federal, talks romance scams and other top fraud threats facing credit unions today. Also, Michael plays a game with Natasha and Producer Zach he invented based on things he's Googled on a plane, titled "Top Five What??!"
We explore AI, member behavior monitoring, and the growing sophistication of digital fraud with Jeff Scott, VP of Fraud Intelligence at Q2. Also, Michael subjects Natasha and Producer Zach to a new game he invented, this one called "No Kidding?"
2025 CU Times Luminaries finalist Bryce Mortensen, who took the helm at Oregonians CU earlier this year, takes us inside his journey of moving to a new CU, his first CEO role and a new state all at once. Also, in honor of Mother's Day, Michael plays trivia with Natasha and Producer Zach centered on famous pop culture Moms. And to all Moms out there, Happy Mother's Day!
Velera's BNPL experts, Denise Stevens, EVP & Chief Product Officer and Cody Banks, SVP Product Enablement & Growth open up the doors to BNPL and what changes are happening and why credit unions need to pay attention. Also, Michael gives Natasha and Producer Zach an aptitude quiz to determine if anyone on this show is doing the work that they're supposed to be doing.
Pam Cohen, a longtime HR executive and current COO for Affinity FCU, teaches CU professionals how to maintain a healthy work-life balance without sacrificing on-the-job success. Also, Michael, Natasha, and Producer Zach play another round of "Name that Hum", as well as make an extraordinary leap in discussion from "America's Next Top Model" to "Face/Off".
What's on Chuck Fagan's mind? In short, the ominous interchange problem on the horizon. Also, Michael, Natasha and Producer Zach play a quick round of financial institution trivia, but more importantly, Michael and Natasha discuss high art, namely the "Sex and the City" and "Twilight" franchises.
TruStage Ventures President/Managing Director, Brian Kass explains this new "collaborative stablecoin model" and what it means for credit unions. Also, Michael discusses the vibe of GAC and D.C.
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