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The CU2.0 Podcast

Robert McGarvey
Credit Unions
Artificial Intelligence
Fintech
Tax Exemption
NCUA
Credit Union
Mergers
Financial Technology
Fractional Executives
Small Business Lending
Digital Banking
Customer Experience
Small Business
Credit Union Mergers
Credit Union Tax Exemption
Community Banks
Nacuso
Member Relations
World Council Of Credit Unions
Financial Wellness

This podcast explores contemporary, critical thinking and issues impacting the nation's credit unions. What do they need to be doing to not just survive but prosper?

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How does a lawyer - by education and employment history - become a top executive at fintechs?

Good question.  But here’s another one: how can a fintech help credit unions win members for savings accounts paying in the vicinity of 4... more

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Can a credit union be a credit union without human employees?

Are credit unions, in the age of AI, at risk of losing the humanity that distinguishes them?

In this provocative episode, keynote speaker Joshua Evans, who bills himsel... more

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Careful or courageous?

Which are you?

James Grenon, vice president of administration at Summit Credit Union, a mid-sized institution in North Carolina, raised exactly that question in a recent CUInight story entitled: “Careful or ... more

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Come join Peter Rice, CEO of $2.3 billion Hanscom Federal Credit Union, on a walk.  A Long walk.  70+ miles.  On the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Portugal.

Rice did that walk three times for his book Break or Become: How Hard Ro... more

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Recent Guests

Lee Wetherington
Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at Jack Henry
Jack Henry
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 351 Jack Henry's Lee Wetherington on What Credit Union CEOs Think Really Matters -- and What in fact Really Matters
Alex McLeod
Founder of Parlay Financial, focused on small business lending technology
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Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 349 Parlay Financial's Alex McLeod on Winning at Small Business Lending
Peter Rice
CEO of Hanscom Federal Credit Union, previously Chief Banking Officer at Workers Credit Union.
Hanscom Federal Credit Union
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Greatest Hits #25 Peter Rice on Thinking about Banking out of the box
Renee Sattiewhite
CEO of the African American Credit Union Coalition
AACUC
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 345 Renee Sattiewhite of AACUC on DEI, NCUA, and Change
Mac Thompson
CEO and founder of White Clay
White Clay
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 344 White Clay's Mac Thompson on Why Your Member Relations Aren't As Good As You Think
James White
Expert from Total Expert, specializing in tools for credit unions
Total Expert
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 343 Total Expert and Utah Community Credit Union on Mortgages Today
Zachary Short
Vice President of Mortgage Production at Utah Community Credit Union
Utah Community Credit Union
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 343 Total Expert and Utah Community Credit Union on Mortgages Today
Sarah Snell Cooke
Former Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Credit Union Times, and now Consultant to Credit Unions.
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast the Post GAC Recap with Sarah Snell Cooke: Is This the End for NCUA?
Christine Blake
CEO of Cardinal Credit Union in Ohio
Cardinal Credit Union
Episode: CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 342 the Credit Union - Pro Spoorts Conndection

Host

Robert McGarvey
Longtime journalist covering credit unions and financial technology; frequent commentator on industry developments.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • A great listen for CU professionals!

    If you’re looking for insights into the current state of the credit union landscape - you’ve come to the right place. Robert has created an incredibly valuable resource for you! Would highly recommend giving it a listen!

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    oliviabaker13
    United States4 years ago

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CU 2.0 Podcast Peter Duffy on Mergers in 2025, Buckle Up
Q: Is there still an interest on the part of bigger credit unions in merging with smaller credit unions?
Duffy indicates that smaller credit unions are generally interested in merging, while larger ones only pursue it if it fits strategic needs.
CU 2.0 Podcast Peter Duffy on Mergers in 2025, Buckle Up
Q: Do you think the memberships of both credit unions will approve this?
Duffy mentions that it’s a major concern and that transparency and communication are vital to getting membership approval for mergers.
CU 2.0 Podcast Peter Duffy on Mergers in 2025, Buckle Up
Q: Can you even get a merger through NCUA at this point?
Duffy suggests that despite challenges, the agency will ensure they do what's right for the members and institutions.
CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 350 UFCU CEO Michael Crowl - Inside the CEO MInd #2
Q: Can you explain the focus on no indirect lending at UFCU?
Michael shares that the decision was based on an ideological commitment to educate and empower members in their car buying journey, minimizing the role of third parties such as dealerships.
CU 2.0 Podcast Episode 350 UFCU CEO Michael Crowl - Inside the CEO MInd #2
Q: How do you feel about the federal tax exemption for credit unions?
Michael expresses concern about the current risk to the tax exemption and its historical significance to the credit union mission of helping communities, stating it would impede their ability to provide vital services.

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The show centers on credit unions navigating a rapidly evolving financial landscape, with frequent emphasis on regulatory shifts, the rise of fintech and open banking, and strategies to compete against banks and digital challengers. Episodes highlight member-centric innovation, data strategy, partnerships, and leadership that blends technology, trust, and operational efficiency. A recurring thread is the tension between regulatory pressures and the need for agile, purpose-driven solutions that meet evolving member expectations, including focus on Gen Z banking behaviors and small business lending. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on leadership, strategic mergers or partnerships, and the practical use of technology to improve speed and serv... more

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