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[Podcast] What If? So What? Episode 2: What If I Convinced The CEO To Embrace Design?

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Chris Bernard, VP of UX and Design, CDK Global is an executive focused on design, technology and strategy based in Chicago. Chris has 15+ years as a leader applying design thinking principles to organizational change, entrepreneurship, emerging technology, digital transformation, devices, software, and technical platforms.

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Does ‘Google Checking’ Foreshadow Big Tech, FinTech Payments Changes?

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But as a recent Google announcement demonstrated, FIs are engaging with technology players in new ways as together, they seek to create ecosystems that offer new value to consumers. Google’s expertise is in UX design,” he noted. “By

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Fintech Fundings: 38 Companies Raised $300 Million First Week of June

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HQ: Chicago, Illinois. Qingshongchou Network Technology. Tags: Institutions, B2B2C, mobile banking, UX/UI. Source: Crunchbase. Vibes (owned by Syniverse). Mobile wallet analytics. Latest round: $45 million Series B. Total raised: $60 million. Source: Crunchbase. Mobile savings account. Latest round: $22.5 million Series B.

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The 25 Most Absurd Job Titles In Tech

CB Insights

As of this publication, LinkedIn showed active listings for a UX design alchemist at Critical TechWorks and a product and solutions development alchemist at Together Abroad. And it’s not the only company to use that lingo — Indeed shows open Jedi positions at Crossroads Technologies and Cisco, among others. Tax Wrangler.

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Lessons From The Failed Chatbot Revolution — And 5 Industries Where The Tech Is Making A Comeback

CB Insights

Mentions of chatbots in earnings calls and press releases skyrocketed, and for many, it seemed that chatbots might be the next big disruptive technology. The important chatbots of 2019 aren’t all-knowing virtual butlers; they’re highly targeted applications of conversational technology. Table of Contents. Get the full report.

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Fintech Fundings: 21 Companies Raise $260 Million Week Ending Feb 12

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HQ: Chicago, Illinois. HQ: Chicago, Illinois. Point of sale technology for food businesses. Tags: B2B, consumer, compliance, sales, on-boarding, UX, Silicon Valley Bank (lender). Source: Crunchbase. Maestro Health. Employee benefits and health insurance services. Latest round: $53 million. Total raised: $53 million.

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