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 […]

Saving More, Doing More: The Power of Back Office Consolidation | The Fintech Combine

Season 1 Episode 27 In this episode, Kris sits down with CUSO executive and back office expert Jeffrey Staw to explore the transformative power of back office consolidation in credit unions. They dive into how shared services can streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance member experience. Jeffrey shares real-world insights on overcoming challenges, gaining buy-in […]