web02.fireside.fm Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:44:53 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) TransUnion: Extra Credit - Episodes Tagged with “Fintech” https://transunion-extracredit.fireside.fm/tags/fintech Thu, 26 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500 Once a month, our card and banking leaders ditch their meetings for microphones to share buzzword-heavy predictions, recent market developments and pressing trends in the U.S. financial industry. <p> Have questions? <p> Want to hear us discuss a specific topic? <p> Email us at ExtraCredit@transunion.com Visit our website at https://www.transunion.com/extracreditpod <p> The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liability for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast. en-us episodic A Card & Banking Podcast by TransUnion TransUnion Once a month, our card and banking leaders ditch their meetings for microphones to share buzzword-heavy predictions, recent market developments and pressing trends in the U.S. financial industry. <p> Have questions? <p> Want to hear us discuss a specific topic? <p> Email us at ExtraCredit@transunion.com Visit our website at https://www.transunion.com/extracreditpod <p> The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liability for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast. no TransUnion marketingvideo.tu@gmail.com Episode 8: The Evolution of Financial Inclusion (Part Two) https://transunion-extracredit.fireside.fm/8 7539ccab-b75e-4f5b-affa-6f03a741efba Thu, 26 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500 TransUnion full 1 TransUnion In part two of episode 6, Karen Andres and Josh Sledge share opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also look back on certain exciting financial products that never quite took off. 18:21 no This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space). In part two of this month’s episode, Craig asks Karen and Josh S. to offer opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also discuss the importance of truly understanding consumer outcomes. Our guests then think back on financial products that never quite took off, as well as small ideas that turned into something much bigger. Finally, host Josh finally learns about the origination of the 401k, and Karen and Josh S. talk about exposing their kids to financial concepts from a young age. — For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com. The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast. card and banking podcast, transunion podcast, card and banking industry, credit card podcast, banking podcast, banking industry 2022, banking predictions, 2022 banking predictions, US card and banking, consumer economic health, inflation levels, originations, credit unions, checking accounts, trended data, trended scores, trended credit, fintech, fintechs, financial inclusion This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space).
In part two of this month’s episode, Craig asks Karen and Josh S. to offer opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also discuss the importance of truly understanding consumer outcomes. Our guests then think back on financial products that never quite took off, as well as small ideas that turned into something much bigger.
Finally, host Josh finally learns about the origination of the 401k, and Karen and Josh S. talk about exposing their kids to financial concepts from a young age.
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In part two of this month’s episode, Craig asks Karen and Josh S. to offer opinions on the government’s role in regulating financial products. They also discuss the importance of truly understanding consumer outcomes. Our guests then think back on financial products that never quite took off, as well as small ideas that turned into something much bigger.
Finally, host Josh finally learns about the origination of the 401k, and Karen and Josh S. talk about exposing their kids to financial concepts from a young age.
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]]> Episode 7: The Evolution of Financial Inclusion (Part One) https://transunion-extracredit.fireside.fm/7 e456ff0d-4c08-4f37-955d-59c817312bd1 Wed, 25 May 2022 01:00:00 -0500 TransUnion full 1 TransUnion In part one of episode 6, Karen Andres and Josh Sledge discuss how the approach to financial inclusion has changed over the last decade, and discoveries are made about subscription programs at Taco Bell. 26:10 no This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space). In part one, Karen and Josh S. explore how the approach to financial inclusion has evolved over the decade — specifically regarding the role of financial institutions. Karen discusses the Aspen Institute’s recent call for the Biden administration to establish a presidential council on financial inclusion, and Josh S. talks about Filene’s recent focus on providing credit unions with tools to improve members’ financial health. Plus, our hosts try to stump Karen and Josh S. with Michiganian trivia, and everyone gets derailed talking about subscriptions from Taco Bell. — For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com. The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast. card and banking podcast, transunion podcast, card and banking industry, credit card podcast, banking podcast, banking industry 2022, banking predictions, 2022 banking predictions, US card and banking, consumer economic health, inflation levels, originations, credit unions, checking accounts, trended data, trended scores, trended credit, fintech, fintechs, financial inclusion This month, we’re seeing double with two guests and two episodes! Joining Craig and Josh are Karen Andres (Director of Policy and Market Solutions and Project Director of the Retirement Savings Initiative at the Aspen Institute Financial Security Program) and Josh Sledge (Senior Director of Incubation at the Filene Research Institute, a “think and do tank” in the credit union space).
In part one, Karen and Josh S. explore how the approach to financial inclusion has evolved over the decade — specifically regarding the role of financial institutions. Karen discusses the Aspen Institute’s recent call for the Biden administration to establish a presidential council on financial inclusion, and Josh S. talks about Filene’s recent focus on providing credit unions with tools to improve members’ financial health.
Plus, our hosts try to stump Karen and Josh S. with Michiganian trivia, and everyone gets derailed talking about subscriptions from Taco Bell.
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For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com.

The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.

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In part one, Karen and Josh S. explore how the approach to financial inclusion has evolved over the decade — specifically regarding the role of financial institutions. Karen discusses the Aspen Institute’s recent call for the Biden administration to establish a presidential council on financial inclusion, and Josh S. talks about Filene’s recent focus on providing credit unions with tools to improve members’ financial health.
Plus, our hosts try to stump Karen and Josh S. with Michiganian trivia, and everyone gets derailed talking about subscriptions from Taco Bell.
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The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.

]]> Episode 6: Overhyped FinTech Trends and Navigating a Saturated Card Market https://transunion-extracredit.fireside.fm/6 78fe602d-9b90-4f14-8f61-4772144d390e Wed, 20 Apr 2022 01:00:00 -0500 TransUnion full 1 TransUnion Jason Mikula draws on his FinTech experience as he shares his perspective on overhyped trends, a rapidly changing payments universe, and more. 32:26 no Jason Mikula is on the podcast this month! Having spent more than decade building and scaling consumer finance businesses — including Enova, LendUp and Goldman Sachs — Jason is now the publisher of the Fintech Business Weekly newsletter and an advisor for early stage startups. In this episode, Jason shares the FinTech trends he believes are overhyped, and argues that creditors and lenders aren’t paying enough attention to the rapidly changing payments universe. He offers his perspective on cryptocurrency and the US regulatory environment, and he, Craig and Josh discuss measures lenders can take as the credit card market becomes increasingly saturated. Plus, Jason talks about living in Amsterdam; Craig and Josh quiz him on Dutch trivia; and Craig is particularly disappointed to find out Jason doesn’t own a single pair of wooden clogs. — For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com. The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast. credit card, community banking, card and banking podcast, transunion podcast, card and banking industry, credit card podcast, banking podcast, banking industry 2022, banking predictions, 2022 banking predictions, US card and banking, consumer economic health, inflation levels, originations, credit unions, checking accounts, trended data, trended scores, trended credit, fintech, fintechs, credit, financial institutions, finserv Jason Mikula is on the podcast this month! Having spent more than decade building and scaling consumer finance businesses — including Enova, LendUp and Goldman Sachs — Jason is now the publisher of the Fintech Business Weekly newsletter and an advisor for early stage startups.
In this episode, Jason shares the FinTech trends he believes are overhyped, and argues that creditors and lenders aren’t paying enough attention to the rapidly changing payments universe. He offers his perspective on cryptocurrency and the US regulatory environment, and he, Craig and Josh discuss measures lenders can take as the credit card market becomes increasingly saturated.
Plus, Jason talks about living in Amsterdam; Craig and Josh quiz him on Dutch trivia; and Craig is particularly disappointed to find out Jason doesn’t own a single pair of wooden clogs.
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For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com.

The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.

]]> Jason Mikula is on the podcast this month! Having spent more than decade building and scaling consumer finance businesses — including Enova, LendUp and Goldman Sachs — Jason is now the publisher of the Fintech Business Weekly newsletter and an advisor for early stage startups.
In this episode, Jason shares the FinTech trends he believes are overhyped, and argues that creditors and lenders aren’t paying enough attention to the rapidly changing payments universe. He offers his perspective on cryptocurrency and the US regulatory environment, and he, Craig and Josh discuss measures lenders can take as the credit card market becomes increasingly saturated.
Plus, Jason talks about living in Amsterdam; Craig and Josh quiz him on Dutch trivia; and Craig is particularly disappointed to find out Jason doesn’t own a single pair of wooden clogs.
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For questions or to suggest an episode topic, please email ExtraCredit@transunion.com.

The information discussed in this podcast constitutes the opinion of TransUnion, and TransUnion shall have no liablity for any actions taken based upon the content of this podcast.

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