Kim Gerhardt
The Fintech Interactive Owner and Principal Advisor
Kim Gerhardt is the Founder of The FinTech Interactive, a growth advisory firm at the intersection of traditional banking, credit unions, and fintech. With 30 years of experience in consulting and financial services, she drives innovation that expands access to fair financial services for consumers and small businesses. Kim advises mission driven fintechs advancing risk innovation and financial inclusion, while guiding banks and credit unions in adopting emerging technology responsibly. A frequent conference panelist and moderator, she is committed to fostering dialogue, building partnerships, and accelerating responsible innovation across the financial services ecosystem.
2026 Agenda Sessions
How can Credit Unions win the innovation race?
Member-first. Tech-forward. Collaborative. Credit unions are surprising the industry with their digital transformation strategies, and fintech partnerships.
Hear from CU leaders pushing innovation in lending, personalization, and digital access.
Takeaways:
• See what makes CUs agile despite regulatory constraints.
• Learn how member data is driving smarter lending experiences.
• Hear real use cases of fintech partnerships in action
Monday 30 March 15:30 - 16:10 Lending
Data & Personalization
Partnerships & Ecosystem Play
UX & Customer Experience
Hear from CU leaders pushing innovation in lending, personalization, and digital access.
Takeaways:
• See what makes CUs agile despite regulatory constraints.
• Learn how member data is driving smarter lending experiences.
• Hear real use cases of fintech partnerships in action Lending US/Pacific
