C.U. on the Show

Join industry leaders as they share bold ideas that ignite innovation, unveil new strategies, and empower you to drive impactful change within the movement. From Doug English, a former CU insider and CFP® with ACT Advisors.

C.U. on the Show is a business podcast hosted by Doug English, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Doug English hosts C.U. on the Show, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  How Credit Union Boards Can Use AI to Ask Better Questions and Strengthen Strategic Planning

  Aug 11, 202643 min

  In this episode of C.U. On The Show’s AI in the Boardroom series, host Doug English speaks with Lamont Black, founder of Wide Open Ventures and an associate professor of finance at DePaul University, about how credit union boards can begin using approved AI tools for interactive board-packet review and strategic planning. Their conversation also looks ahead toAI-supported financial modeling, more accessible organizational data, and the possibility of AI agents contributing additional perspectives to board discussions. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/BCScOYM4duI Read the episode summary here: How Credit Union Boards Can Use AI to Ask Better Questions and Strengthen Strategic Planning | ACT Advisors Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries. The guests on today’s show are not affiliated with or endorsed by ACT Advisors, LLC and their opinions are their own. ACT Advisors did not provide cash or non-cash compensation for their participation. ACT Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.

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  How Credit Unions Are Exploring a Cooperative Approach to AI

  Jul 14, 202656 min

  Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important topic for credit union leaders, but questions remain around governance, transparency, and practical implementation. Inthis episode of C.U. On The Show , Doug English speaks with Mitch Rutledge of Vertice AI, Fred Eisel of Vizo Financial, and Anthony Volpe about CUltivate AI, a newly launched credit union-focused CUSO designed to provide AI capabilities built around industry-specific knowledge sources. The discussionexplores how credit unions are evaluating AI adoption, the role of shared knowledge within the movement, and potential future applications for compliance, operations, strategic planning, and board-level decision-making. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/CUC1KBUNrlU Read the episode summary here: How Credit Unions Are Exploring a Cooperative Approach to AI | ACT Advisors Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries. The guests on today’s show are not affiliated with or endorsed by ACT Advisors, LLC and their opinions are their own. ACT Advisors did not provide cash or non-cash compensation for their participation. ACT Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.

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  How Credit Unions Are Using AI to Support Board Communication and Strategic Planning

  Jun 30, 202648 min

  Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how credit unions operate, communicate, and plan for the future. In this episode of C.U. On The Show , Doug English sits down with Jeremy Wood, Chief Strategy Officer at Innovations FCU, and AI strategist Kirk Drake to discuss how AI is beginning to transform board meetings, strategic planning, policy development, financial analysis, and day-to-day operations. Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important topic for credit union leaders, boards, and executives. While AI continues to evolve, many organizations are already exploring ways to use it to improve efficiency, support decision-making, and enhance communication across the organization. In thisepisode of C.U. On The Show , Doug English sits down with Jeremy Wood, Chief Strategy Officer at Innovations FCU, and AI strategist Kirk Drake to discuss how their organizations are approaching AI adoption. Their conversation covers practical use cases, lessons learned, governance considerations, andstrategies for helping teams learn and adapt responsibly. Whether you're a board member, executive, or department leader, this discussion offers valuable insights into how AI can support organizational effectiveness while maintaining appropriate human oversight. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/0c4Zsi8QjLE Read the episode summary here: Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries. The guests on today’s show are not affiliated with or endorsed by ACT Advisors, LLC and their opinions are their own. ACT Advisors did not provide cash or non-cash compensation for their participation. ACT Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.

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  How Credit Union Boards May Use AI to Support Better Governance

  Jun 23, 202642 min

  Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing how manyorganizations evaluate operations, governance, and decision-making. In this episode of C.U. on the Show, Doug English sits down with Heather McKissick of CUES and Paul Barbato of TruStage to explore how boards can use AI to becomemore informed, strategic, and effective without losing sight of the human judgment and member focus that define the credit union movement. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/vHqC97SfbyU Read the episode summary here: How Credit Union Boards May Use AI to Support Better Governance | ACT Advisors Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries. The guests on today’s show are not affiliated with or endorsed by ACT Advisors, LLC and their opinions are their own. ACT Advisors did not provide cash or non-cash compensation for their participation. ACT Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.

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  How Credit Unions Are Navigating Changing Member Expectations

  May 6, 202637 min

  In this episode of C.U. on the Show , Doug English speaks with Dan Prezioso of Olden Lane about trends influencing the credit union industry. Their conversation exploresdemographic changes, evolving technology expectations, and increased competition from digital financial platforms. The discussion is intended to provide general industry insights and considerations for how credit unions may evaluate member engagement strategies over time. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/fdztsewIpuY Read the episode summary here: How Credit Unions Are Navigating Changing Member Expectations | ACT Advisors Email doug@act-advisors.com with any inquiries. The guests on today’s show are not affiliated with or endorsed by ACT Advisors, LLC and their opinions are their own. ACT Advisors did not provide cash or non-cash compensation for their participation. ACT Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser. Registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training. This content is provided for informational purposes only and is not investment, legal, or tax advice.

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