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Best Innovation Group's John Best & 154 Advisors' Glen Sarvady

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The fintech industry is evolving rapidly, and the BIGcast is here to delve into its impact on the credit union industry. Our esteemed guests from across the financial, technology and security sectors will provide thrilling perspectives on the latest fintech innovations that are poised to revolutionize the way we handle our finances. Each week join thought-leader, John Best and subject matter expert, Glen Sarvady as they take a quick dive into the financial industry's current breakthroughs an ...
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This Podcast is dedicated to holistic investments, fundraising, mental breakthroughs, critical thinking, unlimited opportunities, decentralized economy, and inner evolution. Mixed with humor, technology advancement, and paradigm shift. All this, plus much more through a lense of interviews of best hedge fund managers, venture capitalists, investors, industry experts, analysts, traders, and technocrats (in a nutshell talented and successful human beings).
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The FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast celebrates open source projects and interesting topics at the cross section of financial services and open source. So far, our industry experts have discussed practical applications of and their real-world experiences with a range of open source projects including desktop interoperability, low code platforms, synthetic data, and data modeling. They’ve also discussed best practices for inner source, common myths about open source and why commercial com ...
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Discover the ChainLeak - Crypto News Podcast, your ultimate guide to the cryptocurrency and blockchain space. Dive into in-depth discussions, expert insights, and exclusive interviews with the industry's leading figures. Whether you're a beginner seeking to understand the basics of crypto, or an enthusiast looking to stay updated on the latest trends and news, ChainLeak offers comprehensive coverage. Explore a range of topics from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain Technology to Decentra ...
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Andrew Aitken - Chief Open Source Officer, Hedera. We talk about open source in finance, past, present, and future and how Web3 factors in. Andrew Aitken: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/opensourcestrategy/ Hedera: ⁠⁠⁠https://hedera.com/ Save 20% off OSFF with this code: OSFFNY24LF20 Register Here …
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In this episode I talked with Toni about his HLiquity project. HLiquity generally speaking is a fork from the very successful Ethereum protocol "Liquity" with some reasonable tweaks. DeFi on Hedera is gaining steam, as such HLiquity might be able to capitalize on some great momentum. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction of Toni Caradonna / Intro00:55 Deci…
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Glen speaks with Glia’s Jake Tyler about his firm’s approach to delivering ethical AI solutions to financial institutions. Also- Finovate Best of Show winners, and the continuing crisis in card interchange. Links related to this episode: Glia: https://www.glia.com/news/glia-launches-first-responsible-ai-platform-purpose-built-for-financial-institut…
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"Build and they'll come" - there is no statement that could be more wrong in today's world. Billions of Dollars have been wasted on software products that got halted due to lack of product-market-fit. In this very provocative episode we challenge Blockchain from a Product perspective, discuss the potential of Zero Knowledge technologies, and John's…
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So much news, so little time: John and Glen unravel Colorado’s new Artificial Intelligence Act, Apple’s hookup with OpenAI to fuel its own systems and the apparent unraveling of Visa/Mastercard’s merchant settlement. Plus, watching Siri age in warp speed. Links related to this episode: Law Firm Mayer Brown’s synopsis of Colorado’s AI Act: https://w…
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Lee Faus - Global Field CTO, GitLab. We talk about Lee's developer journey from high school teacher to GitLab, software development evolution and devops, intelligent data fabric, AI in software upskilling developers, and a little Minecraft. Lee Faus: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/leefaus/ GitLab: …
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It's no secret that Web3 seriously struggles with its User Experience. Using Blockchain is still very cumbersome. Gear Foundation is building some pretty cool stuff that might change the game - we've done the in-depth discussion for you. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:28 Most exciting developments in Web3?02:57 Some thoughts on ZK and account abstraction…
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This interview features Illia Polosukhin, co-founder of NEAR Protocol, who discusses his journey from working at Google on groundbreaking AI research to founding a revolutionary blockchain platform. The conversation covers key insights into blockchain technology, the significance of the "Attention is All You Need" research paper, and the future vis…
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Glen speaks with TeamOnUP CEO Mike Kelly about “getting dreams done on purpose” and the beauty of small credit unions. Also, more on the Illinois interchange fiasco, the CFPB’s latest populist outburst, and Glen welcomes Google to the world of incumbents. Links related to this episode: TeamOnUP: https://teamonup.com/ Mike Kelly’s book “Meaning is t…
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John and Glen tackle several of the hottest topics impacting fintech today including audio (and video) at the heart of ChatGPT’s new features, the sustained strength in Bitcoin and Ethereum values, and a landmark Illinois law’s potential disruption of interchange. Links related to this episode: Our recent CU Town Hall in which John walks through Ch…
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz and Eddie Knight of Sonatype return to our FINOS Debrief episodes that wrap up the past month or so in the FINOS Ecosystem - and look forward to the next month and beyond. Save 20% off OSFF with this code: OSFFL24LF20 Register Here & Attend the London Open Source in Finance Forum 26 June 2024: ⁠⁠https://events.…
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In this episode of ChainLeak, we dive in to the '0xCamp Accelerator Program' with the co-founder of Foundership. Join us as we explore this exciting program at the forefront of blockchain development, and innovation! 📌 Episode Highlights - Innovative Startup Funding Models - Venture Capital Trends - Crowdfunding for Tech Projects - Past Incubation …
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Glen speaks with Peter Tapling of PTap Advisory about the mixed signals swirling around US open banking, and Anne Legg assesses credit unions’ readiness for AI. Also- ScarJo haunts OpenAI, and playing SCOTUS Bingo at the CFPB! Links related to this episode: PTap Advisory: https://ptapadvisory.com/ Thrive Strategic Services: https://www.anneleggthri…
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In this engaging interview, Cinderella Amar, Managing Partner at Glass Ventures, discusses her transition from traditional finance to the blockchain industry. Cinderella delves into the concept of Web4, emphasizing its role in enhancing Web3's accessibility and driving mass adoption through user-friendly applications. The conversation also covers i…
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Glen chats with Nacha CEO Jane Larimer onsite at the recent Smarter, Faster Payments Conference- which managed to remain forward-looking while celebrating the 50th anniversary of the ACH network. ValidiFI’s Shawn Princell makes a case for the groundswell in Pay By Bank interest, and a resigned disdain for checks seems to permeate the humid Miami Be…
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Glen speaks with Money Habitudes CEO Cara Macksoud about shifting money mindsets, the downside of the Great Wealth Transfer’s “lottery wins,” and how to start a constructive conversation on financial wellness. Also- nuggets from Block and PayPal earnings calls, and robust new Fed consumer data on economic decisionmaking. Links related to this episo…
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Glen shares interviews with Saisi Peter, Co-Founder of Casap, the 2024 winner of NACUSO’s Next Big Idea competition, and Anne Legg of Thrive Strategic Services outlines the steps credit unions must take to prepare for Generative AI. Also- Stripe unbundles and the NRF gets cranky (is that news?) Links related to this episode: Next Big Idea winner Ca…
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Just back from an action-packed NACUSO Network Conference, Glen shares interviews with NACUSO CEO Ronaldo Hardy, Peacefully Founder/CEO Jennifer Good and Sarah Martin, Founder/CEO of “New CUSO of the Year” Pulsate. Also, Bitcoin’s halving leads Coinbase to double down. Links related to this episode: NACUSO: https://www.nacuso.org/ Pulsate: https://…
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In this episode of ChainLeak, we delve into 'BlackRock Fund On Hedera'. Join us as we explore how Archax is tokenizing a BlackRock US Treasury Fund (MMF) on the Hedera Blockchain. 📌 Episode Highlights - Archax and BlackRock - BlackRock Tokenization on Hedera - Hedera's Technological Advantages - Hedera Blockchain Features - Tokenized Money Market F…
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Alex Scammon - Head of Open Source Development at G-Research. We talk about Alex's building of an OSPO at G-Research, and how you need to be intrepid when you do something like that. Alex Scammon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexscammon/ G-Research: ⁠https://www.gresearch.com/ Save 20% off OSFF w…
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Join us for a riveting discussion with Jay Hunter Anson, as he delves into his fascinating cybersecurity journey—from his early encounters with the Stuxnet malware incident during his military tenure to his pivotal roles in major cybersecurity operations at the NSA and US Southern Command. In this insightful conversation, we explore the evolution o…
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In this episode of RWAonXD, we delve into "EURS - The Digital EURO" featuring Alex Kors from Stasis. Join us as we explore the synergy between Stasis, EURS, and the XDC Network, pioneering the concept of a stablecoin as a real-world asset on blockchain. 📌 Episode Highlights • Introduction to Stasis and EURS • Vision for EURS as a real world asset o…
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Glen speaks with Financial Data Exchange Managing Director Don Cardinal about efforts to establish an industry standard to enable open banking and bid farewell to screen scraping. Also- an artistic approach to deepfakes, and cash meets its demise at Death Valley. Links related to this episode: Financial Data Exchange: https://financialdataexchange.…
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🤯 What a podcast I just had with Alexis Sikorsky, a company founder and CEO for 20 years and eventually making a 9-figures PE exit.We discussed all sorts of exciting things,- His +$100M Exit - How did it affect his personal but also business life?- Key moments where he questioned everything- Tipps for entrepreneurs- What would he do now if he would…
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Donald Fischer - CEO and CoFounder at Tidelift (a new Member of FINOS). We talk about Donald's journey through open source in the 90s to today, paying open source maintainers, and events on the horizon. Donald Fischer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donaldfischer/ Tidelift: https://tidelift.com/ Ups…
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John and Glen discuss the proposed National Association of Realtors settlement that many believe will dramatically alter the process of buying/selling US homes. The mortgage process could be disrupted too… for better or worse? Links related to this episode: The New York Times’ Daily podcast on the realtor fee lawsuit: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/0…
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In this episode, we delve into "RWA in DeFi Ecosystems" with an exciting lineup of discussions centered around Fathom's innovative integration of real-world assets (RWA) into the DeFi space. 📌 Episode Highlights • XDC Network Infrastructure • Security and Audits in DeFi • Fathom's Ecosystem Partners • FXD Stablecoin Introduction • Collateral-Based …
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Glen speaks with Competiscan Founder/CEO Richard Goldman about the insights promotional mail can generate about events like the proposed Capital One/Discover merger. Also- more headaches at Discover, and looking into the less reported corners of the Visa/ Mastercard settlement. Links related to this episode: Competiscan: https://www.competiscan.com…
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In this episode, we delve into "Data Oracle RWA Integration" with our special guest Ronald Mitchell. Join us as we uncover how Plugin is redefining the integration of real-world assets (RWAs) with blockchain technology through its advanced oracle services. 📌 Episode Highlights - Plugin's Oracle service provider for RWA - Types of Data feeds availab…
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John and Glen meet with Shastic Founder/CEO Joseariel Gomez Ortigoza about his firm’s mission to make AI less intimidating for credit unions. Also- sausage making and the Credit Card Competition Act. Links related to this episode: Shastic: https://shastic.com/ BIG’s Innovation Club: https://www.big-fintech.com/Innovation-Club/Technology Glen’s blog…
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In this episode, join us as we delve into the innovative realm of Comtech Gold and its transformative impact on the digital gold industry. With a focus on bridging the gap between traditional gold investments and digital assets through the XDC Network, we uncover how Comtech Gold is addressing the pain points of physical gold ownership and revoluti…
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I was baffled by today's episode with Joshua Scigala about CBDCs. We discussed all sorts of exciting things,• What are CBDC's?,• intensions of creating CBDC's,• central bank systems,• investing smart,• and so much more.I hope you'll enjoy the episode as much as I did.Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro01:18 - What are CBDC's?05:10 - What are the main intensi…
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More highlights from the Government Affairs Conference: Filene Research Institute’s Taylor Nelms shares new research revealing credit union members’ segmented needs and desires, and Glia’s Paul Sheets on his firm’s fresh take on “Contact Center as a Service.” Also, first impressions of the EU’s new AI Act. Links related to this episode: Registratio…
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss the FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiative Open Source Readiness (OSR) for banks and financial institutions Rob Moffat: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/⁠ FINOS OSR information: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://osr.finos.org/docs/bok/Introduction FINOS OSR re…
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In this insightful interview, Michael Kong, CEO of the Fantom Foundation, delves into the intricacies of blockchain technology and the pivotal role of the Fantom Foundation in advancing the field. Kong highlights Fantom’s unique ABFT consensus protocol, its compatibility with Ethereum (EVM), and the future potential of integrating AI with blockchai…
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It's getting serious, just had a podcast with Glenn Rothwell, he's responsible for building Web3 @ Alchemy!We discussed all sorts of exciting things like:• working in sales in a web3 infrastructure • sales strategies and processes at Alchemy • sales approach now vs. then• adapting to new companies as an SDR/Account Executive/ Manager• and so much m…
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Glen reports from America’s Credit Unions’ Government Affairs Conference- including our annual roundtable with ACU’s Economics team about an oddly disjointed consumer picture, and a conversation with CEOs Deborah Fears and James Higgins about the still-essential role played by small credit unions. Links related to this episode: The 170-page Small C…
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss the FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiative FINOS CCC (Common Cloud Controls). Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/ FINOS CCC information: ⁠https://www.finos.org/finos-2024-strategic-initiatives FINOS CCC repo: ⁠https://github.com/…
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Glen chats with Generative AI’s self- described Chief Optimist (and OpenAI’s onetime Head of Go to Market) Zack Kass about how we’ve arrived at the brink of AGI, potential regulatory avenues to safeguard the technology, and why he sees more likely good than harm. Also- Elon’s latest gambit and another Easter egg in the Capital One/Discover deal. Li…
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In this episode of the podcast, Grizz sits down with Rob Moffat - Senior Technical Architect at FINOS to discuss FINOS 2024 Strategic Initiatives, and FDC3 (trader desktop interoperability) specifically. Rob Moffat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmoffat/ FDC3 site: https://fdc3.finos.org/ FDC3 repo: https://github.com/finos/FDC3 Take your career to…
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Everybody hates ads but Alex had a plan. On a mission to change the way on how we engage with ads he founded Azarus. Their website headline says it all: "Watch streams, play along and win rewards."Yes, there is a Web3 side to it. And we discussed it from a critical angle as well. All in all, an amazing session! 🧑 A few exciting facts about Alex Cas…
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John recaps ten years of BIG ideas, recounts tech expectations circa 2015, and ponders the potential of AI, for better or worse. Plus- Glen wonders what happens if the Cap One/Discover deal doesn’t go through. Links related to this episode: Replay of the full BIG 10th Anniversary CU Town Hall (with video): https://www.big-fintech.com/Media?p=cu-tow…
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In this episode of ChainLeak, we delve into "Mantra - Unlocking RWA Potential" with special guest John Patrick Mullen, founder of Mantra. Join us as we uncover the innovative strides Mantra is making in integrating real-world assets (RWA) with blockchain technology. 📌 Episode Highlights • Bridging Web3's Past and Future • Permissionless Chain for P…
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Sit with us to know more about Zenobia Godschalk's insights that provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future potential of blockchain technology, particularly through the lens of Hedera Hashgraph's capabilities and applications. Her vision for a more trusted and transparent world, enabled by DLT, underscores the transformative i…
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In this session I talk with Gunther about one of the most challenging project he successfully managed in his career so far. How it started, grew and the ups and downs they faced along the way. Some of the key-learnings might surprise you a bit as well, so definitely tune in. Also please don't forget to hit the subscribe button - the more subscriber…
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John and Glen check in with PSCU Co-Op CEO Chuck Fagan to learn about progress combining the two organizations. Plus- initial thoughts on Capital One’s proposed Discover acquisition. Links related to this episode: FAQs on the PSCU/Co-Op combination: https://www.pscu.com/combination PSCU Member Forum April 10-12 in San Antonio: https://web.cvent.com…
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In this exciting episode Saul and I talk about the challenges of building and launching eVTOLs in North America. We dived deep into his personal motivation, pushbacks and why 2024 will be a big year for air taxis. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro00:53 - Why start an aviation company?04:57 - Where are you at in your journey? 10:00 - What about security?13:…
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From the windy shores of Miami Beach, Glen chats with Barlow Research about the often overlooked banking habits of small and mid-market businesses. Also- some fresh (and well-sourced) AI nuggets, and Chase places a contrarian bet on the future of the branch. Links related to this episode: Barlow Research: https://barlowresearch.com/index.php Deluxe…
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🚀 Dive into the heart of Gibraltar's groundbreaking crypto and blockchain landscape with Aaron Payas, a leading Web3 lawyer and NFT enthusiast. In this exclusive interview, we uncover the secrets behind Gibraltar's success as a digital asset hub, explore the intricacies of DLT licensing, VASP registration, and the future of tokenization. Aaron shar…
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🤯 It's getting WILD, just had a podcast with Joseph Miller, a serial founder and scientist.We discussed all sorts of exciting things,• entrepreneurial learnings and failures,• his work with Ray Dalio at Bridgewater,• general purpose robots coming in the upcoming years,• AI and data privacy,• and so much more.I was baffled,I hope you'll enjoy the ep…
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