Kirk Drake

Credit Unions must work to remain competitive in today's digital environemnt. If you've read my book, CU 2.0, you know how passionately I feel about this topic. Watch this video for a quick rundown of how your credit union can reach the next level: vimeo.com/229762927

Teamwork makes the dream work for credit unions and community FIs to compete with big banks and major lenders. The key is loan syndication: blog.quiloit.com/real-time-synd…

Kirk Kordeleski, executive benefits and SERP whisperer, knows that many executive retirement packages are too small now. The causes? Inflation and massive credit union growth. The solutions? Tune in: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

Imagine connecting all the bits of your tech stack and in-person member touchpoints. Now imagine guiding members through their journeys, from start to finish, across all technologies and devices. This cohesive image is brought to you by CXM. Hear more about it from Vaneet Grew

Credit unions embody community financial wellness. But are they doing enough to provide it? We argue, in general, no. But Paperwork is trying to change that. See how here: cu-2.com/paperwork-cu-f…

Imagine a flexible card rewards program that gives both incentive and meaning to purchases. Amarildo Gjondrekaj from Harness joins the CU 2.0 Podcast to discuss a really exciting strategy in the battle for wallet share: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

Hear Kirk Kordeleski reveal the (not to secret) argument that persuades credit union boards to agree to market-rate executive compensation: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

Tune into the CU 2.0 Podcast to hear Housetable CEO David Benizri discuss the challenges of home improvement lending (and how to overcome them): cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

James White from Total Expert joins the CU 2.0 Podcast to explain all the little ways credit unions can improve member engagement... And turn it into income. Tune in here: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

Join Chris Otey and Don Shafer for a walk through Quilo's world of near-instant loan decisioning and funding this Thursday: quilowebinar2.eventbrite.com

Tomorrow's core is cloud-based. Open Banking Solutions is making that available today, for free*. *To a select few credit union pilots. Listen in to an exciting podcast with Peter Maher: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

Everybody's favorite question: cu-2.com/make-money-fro…

Consumer debt is at an all-time high. And delinquencies are rising... AI unlocks better, more flexible collections options. Read more here: cu-2.com/open-banking-s…

Compared to 10 or even 5 years ago, credit unions have more data and more computing power... And more ways to monetize their data, both literally and figuratively. Hear Arkatechture CEO Jamie Jackson discuss new ideas in data analytics: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

The housing market may have cooled off a bit, but renovations are still in high demand. Here's how Housetable's all-digital approach helps credit unions power more, better, and faster renovation loans: cu-2.com/housetable-hom…

The member experience today spans in-person and digital experiences and across many devices and channels. In fact, the member journey, from end to end, can be wide-ranging and sometimes disjointed. How can credit unions connect the dots of the member experience to create a coh

What do sky-high interest and inflation rates mean for executive benefits and retirement? Kirk Kordeleski dives in to discuss how this affects both sides of the credit union: the executives and the board: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

More fintech integrations. Faster speed of adoption. Less legwork. Hear Kris Kovacs discuss the philosophy behind his CUSO, Constellation: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

Millennials and Gen Z care about things. Big things. Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) things. And more than previous generations, they show that care with their money. Here's how credit unions can "harness" that care: cu-2.com/harness-giving…

Jaime Marks is a cheerleader for credit unions. Also an experienced exec, but cheerleader first. Hear her take on where credit unions are heading: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…

People aren't buying new cars at a crazy rate these days. Todd Anderson, VP at LendingArts, sees an opportunity for auto refinances now. Here's how it works: cu-2.com/cu-2-0-podcast…