Finovate Podcast

Recent Episodes

EP 285: A VC perspective on fintech investment trends and advice on how to stand out from the crowd

Posted January 28, 2026 • 00:17:34

In this episode of the Finovate podcast, host Greg Palmer sits down with Matt Ober, Managing Partner at Social Leverage, to discuss the dynamic world...

EP 284: From grassroots to the policy table – Joel Blake’s human-centric journey into fintech

Posted January 21, 2026 • 00:19:09

In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer interviews Joel Blake, OBE, founder and CEO of GFA Exchange, who will also be moderating a...

EP 283: Trust, transparency, and open communication – learning from Finovate Awards Finalist COCC’s unique cooperative model

Posted January 14, 2026 • 00:14:36

In this episode of the Finovate Podcast, host Greg Palmer connects with Brent Biernat, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at COCC, a...

EP 282: Steven Ramirez, Beyond the Arc

Posted December 10, 2025 • 00:24:42

Fintech in 2025: an end of year review, and a look forward to 2026.

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In this episode of the Finovate podcast, Greg is...

EP 281: Kyle Hauptman, NCUA

Posted December 3, 2025 • 00:23:11

Fintech, innovation, and the credit union landscape – a conversation with the Chairman of the NCUA.