By John San Filippo The Reseda Summit, an annual conference hosted by Reseda Group was held in Detroit, Sept. 17-18. The event format was unique in that it was designed to introduce credit union attendees to a wide range of startups and other fintechs. Finopotamus, an official media partner of the event, was onsite to cover the activities. The Mini Pitch Competition On the first day of the event, a so-called Mini Pitch Competition gave six companies the opportunity to present seven-minute pitches to the audience and a panel of three judges: Reseda Group COO Ben Maxim, MSU Federal Credit Union Chief Digital Experience officer Ami Iceman Haueter, and Reseda Group Board Chair Gregory Deppong. Cara Oppenheimer accepts the grand prize on behalf of Goodbuy. The six companies were: Goodbuy, represented by CEO Cara Oppenheimer Hive Technologies Inc., represented by CEO Boyd Bishop Instarails, represented by CEO Yamini Sagar KeySavvy, represented by CEO Andrew Crowell Remynt, represented by CEO Gwyneth Borden Savvi AI, represented by CEO Maya Mikhailov The winner of the competition by unanimous decision was Goodbuy. The grand prize was a $20,000 grant from Reseda Group. Day Two Presentations Presenters on the second day were not competing for any prize. These presentations were split into a morning session and an afternoon session. The morning presenters were: CU LIFT, represented by CEO Kirk Klinkhammer Larky, represented by CTO Kurt Schaldenbrand CUDX, represented by Managing Director Adam Wright Silvur, represented by CEO Rhian Horgan Nymbus, represented by CEO Jeffery Kendall Members Mobile, represented by EVP of Partnerships Jonathan Taylor CUNextGen, represented by CEO Kent Zimmer Prizeout, represented by Head of Financial Institution Sales Mike Romaszka Tandem, represented by CEO Michelle Winterfield Pocketnest, represented by CEO Jessica Willis Constant, represented by CEO Catherine Powers The afternoon presenters were: Debbie, represented by CEO Frida Leibowitz TAPP Engine, represented by President Will Dolan Ranqx, represented by CEO David Lewis RevlTek, represented by COO Tim Kulesha Origence, represented by SVP of Products & Partnerships Aleks Bogoeski Goalsetter, represented by CEO Tanya Van Court BenefisCU, represented by CEO Alex Staron Ascent, represented by CEO Alex Staron
Reseda Summit 2025: A Veritable Pitchfest
