Fintech Combine

The Fintech Combine is a podcast for credit union leaders, fintech founders, and financial services innovators. Hosted by Kris Kovacs, it explores digital banking, payments, AI, core systems, and open banking. Each episode features real-world insights, fintech strategy, and practical lessons to help credit unions innovate, grow, and better serve members in a rapidly evolving financial ecosystem.

Fintech Combine is a business podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Fintech Combine, a business show with 77 episodes published.

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  AI Is Changing Identity Forever. Are Credit Unions Ready?

  Sep 11, 202645 min

  Kris Kovacs sits down with Pat Kinsel, founder and CEO of Proof, to explore what identity and trust look like in the age of AI. From deepfakes and AI agents to fraud prevention and persistent digital identity, Pat explains why credit unions could play a critical role in proving who members are and what they’ve actually authorized—and why financial institutions may have less time to prepare than they think.

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  How One Small Credit Union Is Changing Lives After Incarceration

  Aug 28, 202655 min

  Kris Kovacs introduces the first episode of TFC Training Sessions with a powerful look at Banking Beyond Bars , a program helping formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their financial lives. Scott shares how Connection Credit Union developed the program, why financial education and personal relationships are at its core, and how a small credit union has helped more than 130 participants while creating remarkable member loyalty and virtually no losses.

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  The AI Strategy Every Credit Union Needs Right Now

  Jul 31, 202648 min

  Kris Kovacs sits down with Alison Alvarez, CEO and Co-Founder of blastpoint, and Tomer Borenstein, CTO and Co-Founder, to explore how AI and member intelligence are helping credit unions compete with larger financial institutions. They discuss personalized member engagement, data-driven growth strategies, AI adoption, marketing automation, and how CURQL has helped accelerate blastpoint's mission to empower credit unions with actionable insights.

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  Why Pet Insurance Is Broken - and How WAGMO Is Fixing It!

  Jul 17, 202637 min

  Kris Kovacs sits down with Christie Horvath, founder and CEO of WAGMO, to discuss how a personal pet emergency inspired her to rethink traditional pet insurance. Christie shares how WAGMO focuses on everyday wellness and preventative care, why the company shifted from direct-to-consumer to employer benefits, and how its partnership with CURQL could open new opportunities to bring pet benefits to credit union members and employees.

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  Why Credit Unions Are Betting Big on Stablecoins | Frank Mazza

  Jul 3, 202636 min

  Kris Kovacs welcomes Frank Mazza, Director of Blockchain for Credit Unions and CUSOs at Metallicus, for an in-depth discussion on how blockchain, digital wallets, and stablecoins are reshaping financial services. They explore why credit unions are preparing for digital assets, how stablecoins can improve payments, reduce costs, enhance member experiences, and why education is still the biggest hurdle before widespread adoption. Whether you're curious about blockchain, digital wallets, or the future of payments, this conversation offers practical insights into what's coming next for community financial institutions.

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