
How Lodestar Helps Credit Unions Turn Data Into Decisions
Kris Kovacs sits down with Colin Phillips, CTO of Lodestar, to talk about how credit unions can stop relying on spreadsheets and start treating data like a strategic asset. Colin breaks down what a mo...
27 Feb 34min

Powered by Curql: Can AI Finally Fix the “Too Many Systems” Problem?
On this episode of The Fintech Combine, Kris kicks off the new Powered by Curql series with the founder and CEO of Uptiq.ai to explore how their AI platform creates an “intelligent operating layer” on...
13 Feb 43min

AI + Stablecoins: The Two Trends Credit Unions Can’t Ignore
In this episode of The Fintech Combine, host Kris Kovacs sits down with Dr. Lamont Black of Wide Open Ventures to break down what’s next for credit unions as AI and stablecoins move from hype to real ...
30 Jan 34min

The Future of Credit Unions: Embracing AI and Data Governance
In this episode, Kris Kovacs hosts Troy Wyatt, CEO of DataOps, and Shawn Gilfedder, CEO of Kitsap Credit Union, to discuss the transformative impact of agentic technology on credit unions. The convers...
16 Jan 40min

A Year-End Conversation on Credit Union Innovation
As we wrap up the year, this special holiday episode of The Fintech Combine brings together industry leaders to reflect on where credit unions are headed and how innovation continues to shape the futu...
19 Des 202519min

The AI Tool That’s Revolutionizing Risk & Compliance for Banks
In this episode of The Fintech Combine, host Kris Kovacs sits down with Kalyani Ramadurgam, co-founder and CEO of Kobalt Labs, to explore how AI is transforming third-party risk management and complia...
5 Des 202539min

From Retail Secrets to Credit Union Growth: Vertice AI’s Playbook
In this episode of the Fintech Combine, host Kris Kovacs sits down with Mitch Rutledg, co-founder and CEO of Vertice AI, to explore how community financial institutions can finally unlock the power of...
21 Nov 202543min

Omar Jordan’s Hard Truths on Team, Trust, and Scaling to $10M+
In this episode of The Fintech Combine, host Kris Kovac sits down with Omar Jordan, founder & CEO of Coviance, to unpack how credit unions can deliver a true fintech experience in home equity and HELO...
7 Nov 202521min



















