TheOutlier Podcast

About This EpisodeJoin us for an insightful conversation with Ari Kaplan, Head Evangelist at Databricks, as we explore the evolution of data analytics, sports analytics, and the future of AI-powered business intelligence. This episode is perfect for data professionals, technology enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding how data and AI are transforming business decision-making. What You...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kevin Miller, CEO of Travis Credit Union, as he shares his unique journey from banking to leading one of Northern California's premier credit unions. In This Episode:From Banking to Credit UnionsKevin discusses his transition from national banks and fintech to the credit union world, and why the community-focused mission drew him to this space. Leade...

In this episode, we sit down with John Huntinghouse, VP of Marketing at Tab Bank, to explore his unconventional journey from almost becoming a doctor to building one of the most progressive banking brands in the nation. What You'll Learn:🎯 The Unconventional Journey: How a month away from med school, John pivoted to marketing and never looked back📊 Data Meets Creativity: Why the future CMO m...

In this episode of the Outlier Podcast, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Paroma Chatterjee, CEO of Revolut India, for an in-depth conversation about the evolution of India's fintech ecosystem and what's next for digital payments. Paroma's Journey:With over two decades in financial services, Paroma has been at the forefront of every major payments innovation in India. She launched c...

n this episode of The Outlier Podcast, Anurag Mukherjee interviews Brian Waldron, President & CEO of Dort Financial Credit Union—a $2.3B+ asset institution with 15 branches serving Michigan and Florida. With 20+ years in credit unions, including prior leadership at $7B Hudson Valley Credit Union and Flagler Credit Union (now Dort's Florida division via 2023 bank acquisition), Brian details...

In this episode of The Outlier Podcast, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Stephen Zich, Chief Marketing Officer of Capital Credit Union, based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With more than two decades of leadership across telecom, retail, and financial services, Stephen shares how his marketing journey evolved into leading brand transformation at one of Wisconsin’s top credit unions. Together, they e...

Welcome to a new episode of The Outlier Podcast, where fintech leaders and credit union innovators share their unique journeys and insights. In this episode, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Justin Sinders, Chief Strategy Officer at Indiana Members Credit Union (IMCU), to explore a fascinating leadership journey that spans military service, public accounting, and over 14 years driving strategi...

What does it take to drive technology transformation in community banking? In this episode of The Outlier Podcast, host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Adam Kinnard, Chief Technology Officer at Royal Credit Union, to unpack nearly 25 years of leadership at the intersection of fintech innovation and mission-driven impact. Adam shares perspective on the evolution of the CTO role, balancing rapid dig...

Dive deep into the future of credit union leadership with industry trailblazers in this insightful roundtable hosted by Anurag Mukherjee. Featured guests include Anand Solanki (CFO, Citadel Credit Union), Heiwote Tadesse (EVP, Associated), Cathy Graham (EVP, Desert Financial), and Sam Sohi (EVP/CFO, Redstone). Together, they explore essential themes on organizational culture, generational shifts,...

Join us on The Outlier Podcast for an engaging conversation with Jeffrey Staw, the Chief Information and Innovation Officer at Firefighters First Credit Union. With a diverse career spanning over three decades, Jeff is a true visionary who has witnessed and driven the evolution of technology from the early days of MarTech to today's digital age. In this episode, Jeff shares his remarkable jour...

Here is a concise, well-organized summary and analysis of the podcast episode interview with Jason Rudman, Chief Member & Digital Experience Officer at BECU, as featured on TheOutlier Podcast with host Anurag Mukherjee: Key Highlights Jason Rudman's Background: Jason has nearly 25 years of financial services experience, starting with major institutions such as Amex and KeyBank before joini...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Ramy Sakthivel, the new analytics leader at Texans Credit Union. In this episode, Ramy shares his unique journey from engineering to data and analytics, and his passion for the credit union movement. He discusses his philosophy for building a high-performing team in a nascent area like data analytics, emphasizing the importance of understanding each team...

Join us on this episode of The Outlier Podcast as we sit down with Alex Hsu, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Orange County's Credit Union! Alex shares his unique journey from the fast-paced world of Fortune 500 companies like IBM and Deloitte, where he spent over 15 years in consulting, to making a significant impact in the credit union movement. Discover what motivated this "non-tra...

Welcome to a special in-person episode of The Outlier Podcast! Host Anurag Mukherjee sits down with Jason, Chief Infrastructure and Experience Officer at SECU of Maryland, for a deep dive into what truly sets credit unions apart. Jason shares his unique journey, from practicing law to starting a winery, and ultimately finding his passion in the credit union movement. Discover his personal and prof...

🚀 Tired of outdated banking? Join us on The Outlier Podcast as we sit down with Pankaj Jain, the visionary CEO & Founder of Algebrik AI! Discover how this serial entrepreneur, with a lifelong passion for innovation, is leading the charge to transform the lending ecosystem for credit unions. Pankaj shares his incredible journey, from his first entrepreneurial venture at age seven to building m...

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 – 𝗔 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵  @GitHub  ’𝘀 𝗖𝗢𝗢, Kyle DaigleBryan and Anurag had the privilege of hosting Kyle on TheOutlier Podcast a and what a powerful conversation it was. We talked about:• The intersection of developer experience and business growth• Leading at the scale of a global developer platform• Future of Applied AI• His personal journey from to executive leade...

Exciting Guest on The Outlier Podcast! We are thrilled to be interviewing Chris Turnley, EVP of Member Experience at @ufcutx – a tech visionary, startup founder, and credit union leader. A leader with decades in strategy, tech, operations, and service, now driving growth, experience, and innovation at UFCU. Looking forward to an insightful conversation on future of credit unions! #creditunions #le...

We had the opportunity to sit down with Chris Parker, President & CEO of  @lighthouse_cu  on TheOutlier Podcast - and what a conversation it was! Chris shared his leadership journey, his belief in the power of community-driven banking, and how Lighthouse is navigating transformation while staying deeply rooted in its mission. From fostering a strong internal culture to embracing innovation wit...

Bryan Clagett and Anurag Mukherjee had an incredible opportunity to sit down with Jill Castilla, CEO of  @CitizensBankEdmond  and  @RogerBank  Join us as Jill delves into her transformative journey. From her initial steps to becoming a pivotal leader, she shares key insights into driving innovation while staying true to community banking roots. Her story is a testament to resilience and vision in...

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Bryan Clagett, and a fintech guru on TheOutlier Podcast. We dove deep into the evolving landscape of financial services, the intersection of fintech and traditional banking, and the power of data-driven decision-making. Tune in to hear Bryan’s take on what’s next in fintech and how institutions can stay ahead of the curve. #fintech #banking #visionary #cred...

I’m thrilled to announce that Theodora Lau, Founder -  @unconventionalventures  , author, and thought leader, is joining us on TheOutlier Podcast! Theo’s insights into the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation have reshaped the way we think about the future of financial services. She has been honored as one of the Top 20 Most Powerful Women in Fintech by American Banker. If you’re pa...

Excited to welcome Andrew Mattingly, Chief Operating Officer of @forumcreditunion to TheOutlier Podcast With an illustrious career spanning 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀 in the credit union ecosystem, Andy's depth of experience and leadership is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, we dive into Andy’s forward-thinking vision to propel Forum to the next level by 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴....

Thrilled to welcome Jay Tkachuk, EVP & Chief Digital Officer at Golden 1 Credit Union  , to TheOutlier Podcast! Jay is a visionary leader driving or facilitating transformation through digital innovation, AI/ML, and member-first experiences at one of the top credit unions in the country. His journey - from moving to the U.S. decades ago to becoming a C-suite leader is nothing short of inspirin...

Here’s to the crazy ones, the round-pegs in the square holes, the ones who see things differently. You can disagree with them, but you can’t ignore them !” - The award winning Apple Think Different. That’s the exact vision of this podcast - Honoring the Outlier. Honoring the Visionaries. Welcoming our first guest - Sumeet Grover, Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, Alliant Credit Union. Sumeet...