Best Innovation Group’s Innovation Club Welcomes New Members

John Best

Best Innovation Group today announced that two new credit union leaders have joined the Innovation Club: Willis Chang, Digital Transformation Officer at Kinecta Federal Credit Union and Scott Lindley, Chief Information Officer at Kitsap Credit Union. Their addition further expands the club’s network of forward-thinking leaders in the financial sector.

The announcement was made during a recent Innovation Club meeting held at the state-of-the-art Kinecta facility in Los Angeles where industry leaders explored the latest advancements in modern financial technology. Credit union executives collaborated on industry problems and opportunities and shared their successes. Notably, Peter Nohelty, CTO of Vibrant Credit Union, highlighted his recent blockchain initiatives and the transformative potential of blockchain technology in creating a transparent and immutable financial system.

Leading fintech providers, including Payfinia (a Tyfone company), Cinchy, Shastic, and Agent IQ, participated in the meeting, showcasing their innovative solutions. Topics covered included Payfinia's state-of-the-art payments platform and Shastic's autonomous AI banking worker. Agent IQ highlighted its successful AI self-service implementation at Stanford Federal Credit Union, while Cinchy presented its cutting-edge data collaboration platform. BIG's own John Best and Glen Sarvady discussed groundbreaking work in Quantum and AI technologies, focusing on JP Morgan's advancements in these areas.

Willis Chang expressed his enthusiasm for joining the club. He said, "Being a part of the Innovation Club is a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders and drive meaningful change in the credit union space. I am excited to contribute to our collective success.”

Scott Lindley shared similar sentiments, adding, “I am honored to join this group of innovators. The insights and connections made here are powerful, and I’ve already seen benefits for both myself and my credit union by being part of the Innovation Club.”
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John Best, CEO and co-founder of BIG, explained, “Willis and Scott bring a wealth of experience and a commitment to innovation that squarely aligns with the club’s mission. Their perspectives will be invaluable as the Innovation Club continues to lead the charge in technological advancements within the credit union sector.”

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