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Fintech Combine

Kris Kovacs

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led fintech and financial services show focused on credit union innovation, featuring fintech founders, CEOs, and other industry leaders discussing digital banking, payments, AI, data, and member services. Credible pitches include executives and subject-matter experts with demonstrated experience in credit unions, financial technology, fraud prevention, open banking, or specialized financial products; booking difficulty is medium because recent guests are primarily senior founders and CEOs.

Metrics

Episodes: 80

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 16.7k subscribers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

fintechcombine@gmail.com

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Host

Kris Kovacs - Host covering credit union leadership, fintech strategy, digital banking, payments, artificial intelligence, core systems, and open banking.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Fintech founders and CEOs, credit union executives, and senior operators or recognized experts in digital banking, payments, identity, artificial intelligence, data strategy, fraud prevention, or specialized financial products.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a fintech or financial services company, Built or implemented technology, data, or member-service programs for credit unions, Developed specialized expertise in financial innovation, identity, payments, artificial intelligence, or fraud prevention

Recent Guest Discussions

Pat Kinsel - Identity Verification, Deepfakes, AI Agents, Fraud Prevention, Persistent Digital Identity, And Financial Institution Readiness.

Brian Bodell - Personalized Product Offers, Digital Banking, Branch And Contact-center Strategy, Artificial Intelligence, Data Strategy, And Fintech Competition.

Tomer Borenstein - Artificial Intelligence, Member Intelligence, Data Strategy, Marketing Automation, And Technology Supporting Credit Union Growth.

Alison Alvarez - Artificial Intelligence, Member Engagement, Marketing Automation, Data-driven Growth, And Credit Union Competitiveness.

Christie Horvath - Pet Insurance, Preventative Care, Employer Benefits, Direct-to-consumer Business Models, And Partnerships Serving Credit Union Members And Employees.

Recent Topics

Business, Financial Technology, Credit Unions, Digital Banking, Payments

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Fintech Combine
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Why Banks Need to Rethink Their Technology

October 21, 2026

Kris Kovacs sits down with Jody Bhagat, North American President of Engine by Starling, to discuss the next generation of banking technology. They explore the evolving digital banking landscape and the role modern technology could play in transforming financial institutions.

Why Credit Unions Are Missing a Huge Small Business Opportunity

October 21, 2026

Kris Kovacs sits down with Nick Beique, founder and CEO of Helcim, to discuss why merchant services could be a major growth opportunity for credit unions. Nick shares how Helcim is bringing greater transparency to payment processing, helping credit unions better serve small business members, and using technology and AI to rethink how a modern payments company operates.

Meet the 12 Fintech Startups Competing at VentureTech 2026

October 21, 2026

Kris Kovacs introduces the 12 fintech finalists selected to take the main stage at VentureTech 2026, November 16–18 in Fort Worth, Texas. From AI-powered banking solutions and cybersecurity to smarter lending, payments, and member engagement, these innovators share how their technologies are helping credit unions solve real challenges and prepare for the future.Get an exclusive preview of the companies, their solutions, and what attendees can expect to see on stage at VentureTech 2026.

Frequently asked questions

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Fintech Combine
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How do I get in touch with Fintech Combine?

Fintech Combine is hosted by Kris Kovacs. Its publicly listed email is fintechcombine@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Fintech Combine?

The publicly listed email for Fintech Combine: fintechcombine@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Fintech Combine have?

Podseeker estimates Fintech Combine reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Fintech Combine?

Fintech Combine typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Fintech founders and CEOs, credit union executives, and senior operators or recognized experts in digital banking, payments, identity, artificial intelligence, data strategy, fraud prevention, or specialized financial products. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a fintech or financial services company; Built or implemented technology, data, or member-service programs for credit unions; Developed specialized expertise in financial innovation, identity, payments, artificial intelligence, or fraud prevention. Recent guests include Pat Kinsel, Brian Bodell, and Tomer Borenstein.

How hard is it to get booked on Fintech Combine?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Fintech Combine cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Financial Technology, Credit Unions, Digital Banking, and Payments. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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