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Articles, frameworks, and media from Becky Reed — built for financial leaders who want to stay ahead of the forces reshaping cooperative finance.
The Cooperative Edge
Becky's weekly newsletter at the intersection of emerging technology and cooperative finance. Trusted by credit union executives, fintech founders, and financial services leaders across the country.
From the Field
Why Credit Unions Are Uniquely Positioned for the DeFi Moment
The cooperative model was built on the same principles that underpin decentralized finance — shared ownership, member benefit, and trust. The question isn't whether credit unions should engage with DeFi. It's how fast.
The Three Leadership Traps That Stall Digital Transformation
Most digital transformation failures aren't technology problems. They're leadership problems. After working with dozens of financial institutions, the same three patterns show up every time — and all three are fixable.
How to Evaluate a Fintech Partnership Without Getting Burned
Not every fintech that wants to partner with your institution is the right fit. Here's the framework I use to separate the signal from the noise — and the questions every executive should ask before signing.
FinCO 2050: What the Ownership Economy Means for Your Institution
The next 25 years will see a fundamental shift in how people relate to financial institutions. Ownership, membership, and value creation are all being redefined. Here's what that means for leaders planning today.
What I Learned Running a Credit Union Through a Disruption Cycle
When I was CEO, we faced a moment that could have broken us. Instead, it became the clearest example I have of what it means to lead through disruption rather than around it. Here's what I took away.
Blockchain for Credit Unions: Separating Hype from Opportunity
Blockchain has been overhyped, underhyped, and misunderstood — often in the same conversation. Here's a clear-eyed look at where the technology actually creates value for cooperative financial institutions.
Grow Your Credit Union
Becky co-hosts the Grow Your Credit Union podcast — conversations with the leaders, innovators, and thinkers shaping the future of cooperative finance. New episodes drop weekly.
Listen NowThe DeFi Opportunity No One Is Talking About
with Marcus Chen, CEO of CoopTech
Building a Fintech Partnership That Actually Works
with Sarah Okafor, Chief Strategy Officer
What Boards Need to Know About Digital Transformation
with James Whitfield, Board Chair
The Ideas Behind the Work
CUs and DeFi: A Financial Renaissance
A practical guide for credit union leaders navigating the decentralized finance landscape — what it is, why it matters, and how cooperative institutions can lead rather than follow.
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FinCO 2050: The Ownership Revolution
A forward-looking framework for financial leaders preparing for the next 25 years of disruption, ownership shifts, and the rise of the cooperative economy.
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