ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
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.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 13 days
Average audio length:
41 minutes
Guest interviews
Has sponsors
English
United States
83 episodes
since Oct. 6, 2023
episodic
LATEST EPISODE 🔗
Kris Kovacs sits down with Jody Bhagat, North American President of Engine by Starling, to discuss the next generation of banking technology. They explore the evolving digital banking landscape and the role modern technology could play in transforming financial institutions.
PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
Kris Kovacs sits down with Nick Beique, founder and CEO of Helcim, to discuss why merchant services could be a major growth opportunity for credit unions. Nick shares how Helcim is bringing greater transparency to payment processing, helping credit unions better serve small business members, and us…
Kris Kovacs introduces the 12 fintech finalists selected to take the main stage at VentureTech 2026, November 16–18 in Fort Worth, Texas. From AI-powered banking solutions and cybersecurity to smarter lending, payments, and member engagement, these innovators share how their technologies are helpin…
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 …
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 rela…
Kris Kovacs sits down with Brian Bodell, CEO of Movemint, to explore how credit unions can turn member data into meaningful growth. They discuss personalized product offers, transforming digital banking, branches, and contact centers into revenue-generating channels, and why credit unions need to m…
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 stra…
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…
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 i…
Kris Kovacs sits down with Mark Majeske, Senior Vice President of Faster Payments at Alacriti, to explore how instant payment technologies like RTP, FedNow, and emerging payment rails are transforming the future of credit unions. Powered by Curql, this episode dives into member expectations, fraud …
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