50 Shades of Fintech: Unveiling the Risks and Kinks of Entrepreneurial Styles
Let’s face it, being a fintech entrepreneur can make you feel a bit bipolar. In 2005, I received funding from 7 credit unions to start my first big company. We crushed it the first year, signing 20 credit unions and setting up a path where we doubled every year for 6 years. In our second […]
What Is a Fintech Enablement Platform (and Why Would Credit Unions Want One?)
Credit unions have wide and varied technology needs. One credit union might be on the hunt for a product that another credit union deployed a decade ago. And those two products might end up totally different to suite their respective memberships. The result is that there’s no clear path toward digital transformation. And yet, the […]
The Synergistic Power of CUCopilot and MS Copilot: A Game-Changer in Credit Union Operations
By Kirk Drake In the world of financial technology, especially within the credit union sector, navigating the maze of tools and platforms can be both an opportunity and a challenge. Today, we’re diving into why your credit union should not only use MS Copilot but also think about integrating it with CUCopilot. The value here […]
Credit Union Wealth Services and Investment Management Guide
Download the full guide here. This 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of investment services providers and how they help credit unions provide wealth-building options for their members. It should also offer some perspective about why digital investment platforms are necessary for credit unions to compete with fintech and big bank providers. Wealth […]
Credit Union Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Guide
Download the full guide here. This UI/UX 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) in the U.S. It should also offer some perspective about why BNPL deserves more attention as a growth channel, why digital and installment payment options are important, and which providers your credit union can […]
CUSOs and Innovation: A Deep-Dive into Their History and Future Disruptions
You might already think of Credit Union Service Organizations (CUSOs) as the unsung heroes of the finance industry. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find that, unsung or not, these stalwarts have a history that resonates with innovation. From conceptualization to modernization, they’ve revolutionized financial services, especially in credit unions. I invite you to […]
Reacting to Disruption: Identifying Opportunities, Embracing Change, and the Unyielding Resilience of Credit Unions
The financial ecosystem’s landscape is prone to disruptions and changes. These changes are the only permanency credit unions are familiar with. However, the credit union industry has proven time and again that it doesn’t bend under pressure; instead, it weathers the storm with unwavering resilience and strength. This is a tenet of the cooperative spirit […]
Credit Union UI/UX and Mobile Banking Guide
Download the full guide here. This UI/UX 2.0 Guide is intended to show the state of mobile banking in the U.S. It should also offer some perspective about why mobile banking deserves more attention as a growth channel, why UI and UX are important, and which providers your credit union can trust to improve your […]
Senso.ai and CU 2.0 Introduce CUCopilot: Uniting Credit Unions and Driving Industry Progress Using Generative AI
Senso.ai and CU 2.0, both leaders in bringing AI solutions to the credit union industry, have announced the launch of CUCopilot. This innovative offering, designed for credit unions and by credit unions, aims to drive considerable industry progress by uniting the industry to foster innovation and drive leadership in the financial services sector. Since the […]
Fintech Investment Funds for CUs by CUs
By Kirk Drake and Chris Otey Hey, quick note: if you want more fintech and CUSO investment opportunities and news, there are 2 ways we can help you: CU 2.0 believes that credit union investment in fintechs and CUSOs is the best way to ensure that financial technology benefits credit unions. The worst case scenario […]