#403: Brian Kaas of CMFG Ventures

The credit union space, like all of financial services, was dramatically impacted by the pandemic. With consumers demanding digital access to financial products the industry had no choice but to embrace fintech offerings. This has presented an opportunity for an organization like CMFG Ventures, the venture capital arm of CUNA Mutual Group.Our next guest on the Fintech One-on-One Podcast is Brian Kaas, the President and Managing Director of CMFG Ventures. His company is focused on making fintech investments that will benefit the credit union space, while at the same time helping to bring together the fintech and credit union communities.In this podcast you will learn:Their founding story and how they fit in with CUNA Mutual Group.The investment thesis of CMFG Ventures.The three main fintech verticals they are focused on.Details of their two investment funds.What the last three years have been like for CMFG.Why they have remained actively investing in 2022.How due diligence has change this year compared to 2021.Why they created their Fintech Forum.The state of play in credit unions today and how they have fared the last couple of years.Why credit unions are more open to fintech partnerships now.How credit unions are positioning themselves to focus on a younger demographic.Why and when they acquire fintech companies and the niche they are focus on there.Brian's vision for the future of the credit industry.The fintech trends he will be following most closely in 2023.Connect with Brian on LinkedInConnect with CMFG Ventures on LinkedInConnect with Fintech One-on-One:Tweet me @PeterRentonConnect with me on LinkedInFind previous Fintech One-on-One episodes