Category: Podcasts

The Startup Making Gig Worker Payments Faster, Cheaper, and Smarter | The Fintech Combine

đź’¸ What if gig workers could get paid how they want—and when they want—without extra fees? On the latest episode of The Fintech Combine Podcast , I sat down with Sahil Hasan, co-founder of Dots (YC S21), a hashtag#fintech startup helping businesses around the world pay gig workers instantly, affordably, and flexibly. We discuss:đź“Ť Why DOTS pivoted from microtransactions […]

Credit Unions’ Secret to Growing Small Business & Community Impact | The Fintech Combine

“Credit Unions’ Secret to Growing Small Business & Community Impact” Small businesses are the heart of our communities — but in a world dominated by mega-retailers, they’re getting left behind. On this episode, I sit down with Cara Oppenheimer, CEO and co-founder of Goodbuy, to explore how her fintech is helping credit unions create real economic impact […]

Fintech & Credit Unions: The Investment Playbook You Need! | The Fintech Combine

Series 1 Episode 34 In this episode of The Fintech Combine, host Kris Kovac sits down with John Dearing, Partner at Capstone Strategic, to discuss how credit unions and CUSOs can leverage fintech investments for growth. They explore key trends, common pitfalls, and smart strategies for investing in fintech opportunities.

Is Blockchain the Key to Credit Union Innovation? Find Out Here | The Fintech Combine

Series 1 Episode 33 In this episode of Fintech Combine, host Kris Kovacs sits down with Frank Mazza from Metallicus and John Ainsworth from Metal CUSO to explore how blockchain is revolutionizing credit unions. They discuss the real-world applications of Metal Blockchain, including faster payments, smart contracts, fraud prevention, and the rise of stablecoins. Tune […]

Why Small Businesses Need Better Banking—and How to Deliver It | The Fintech Combine

Series 1 Episode 32 In this episode, Kris Kovacs talks with Jacob Bennett, co-founder of Crux Analytics, about transforming how community financial institutions serve small businesses. Discover how Crux uses data and analytics to strengthen banker-client relationships, their platform’s evolution, and insights into the future of fintech and AI in banking.

Talent for Tomorrow: How Credit Unions Can Recruit and Thrive! | The Fintech Combine

Series 1 Episode 32 In this episode, Kris Kovacs and guest Jill Nowacki, CEO of Humandei, explore strategies for recruiting, developing, and retaining exceptional talent in the evolving financial landscape. Discover how credit unions can build inclusive, innovative workplaces that not only attract top talent but also prepare their organizations for future challenges. Don’t miss […]

The Former NFL Star Helping Credit Unions Score Big with Gen Z | The Fintech Combine

Series 1 Episode 30 In this episode, host Kris Kovacs sits down with Ben Malena, former NFL running back and co-founder of Algopear, a fintech company revolutionizing how credit unions engage Millennials and Gen Z with embedded finance solutions. Ben shares his inspiring journey from professional football to tackling challenges in community banking and building […]

How One Man is Revolutionizing Taxes for Hispanic Communities | The Fintech Combine

Series 1 Episode 29 In this episode, we sit down with Simon, the founder of MasRefund, to explore his inspiring journey from Army linguist to fintech entrepreneur. Simon shares how his experiences in addiction recovery, mental health advocacy, and tax prep led to the creation of MasRefund, an AI-powered app designed to make tax filing […]