Filene Fill-in Episode #54
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Ep. 54: Filene i3 Spring Projects Part 2
This episode picks up where Ep. 52 left off with this year's cohort of i3ers solving pressing industry problems.
- Part 2/2: In this episode of "The Filene Fill-In," host Holly Fearing welcomes listeners to a continuation of the i3 project presentations. The episode explores the recent initiatives undertaken by i3 teams, addressing significant challenges in the financial services world.
- i3 Program: The episode briefly mentions the Filene i3 program and that the application window for the program has closed. Listeners are encouraged to learn from the experiences of the teams as they consider applying in the future.
- Upcoming Event: The podcast informs listeners about an upcoming event called "Big Bright Minds" in Durham, North Carolina, on November 19th and 20th. This event is an opportunity to catch the next set of i3 Project presentations live and in person.
- Team Ice and Project "Spark": The episode features Team Ice discussing their project "Spark." Their project focuses on using mobile technology to address food insecurity in underserved communities, emphasizing the importance of community health and access to basic needs.
- Team Salmon and "Diversity Drive": Team Salmon introduces their project "Diversity Drive," a board game designed to promote discussions and education on board diversity in credit unions. The game's goal is to help credit union boards better represent their memberships and enhance performance through diversity.