Exploring CU-specific fintech solutions, with a preview of the CU Spotlight session at FinovateSpring.
Detailed Summary:
In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer interviews Nick Evens, President and CEO of Curql, ahead of FinovateSpring. Nick shares his journey from working within credit unions to leading Curql, a strategic investment fund focused on credit union innovation. He explains how Curql was born from a need to support credit unions in staying competitive with big banks by pooling resources to invest in transformative financial technology. With its roots in the credit union community, Curql helps these institutions gain access to tech solutions they otherwise couldn’t afford on their own.
Nick then elaborates on Curql’s mission to connect credit unions with fintechs and vice versa, underscoring its role in helping credit unions adopt cutting-edge technology. He discusses the company’s current and upcoming funds and how they support a growing portfolio of tech firms. Curql not only invests in startups but also fosters an ecosystem where over 130 credit unions collaborate and share resources. Additionally, Curql emphasizes regulatory modernization and strategic partnerships, often co-investing in companies that serve both banks and credit unions.
Looking ahead to FinovateSpring, Nick and Greg discuss the special Credit Union Spotlight session, designed to highlight fintechs that cater specifically to CUs. This curated environment ensures that attendees from various roles—whether in lending, compliance, or cybersecurity—can discover relevant solutions. With a diverse lineup of presenting companies, including those focused on AI and member-facing technologies, the session aims to meet the broad needs of credit union professionals and further Curql’s mission of bridging the gap between fintech and credit unions.
More info:
Curql: https://www.curql.com/ ; https://www.linkedin.com/company/curql/
Nick Evens: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-evens-76b75316/
Greg Palmer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregbpalmer/
Finovate: https://www.finovate.com ; https://www.linkedin.com/company/finovate-conference-series/
FinovateSpring: https://informaconnect.com/finovatespring/
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