The latest from Nate Wentzlaff

- by Nate Wentzlaff, OnApproach

Credit union cooperation: Google Maps style

Google Maps has revolutionized how we navigate our lives. It saves us from headaches caused by unnecessary traffic and other challenges in traveling. My journey from work to home has ...

- by Nate Wentzlaff, OnApproach

The comfort of data-driven decisions

Recently, my wife and I were shopping for a mattress. We began the process by “trying out” mattresses by how they felt. My wife thought she preferred firm mattresses, while ...

- by Nate Wentzlaff, OnApproach

The power of truth in credit union analytics

New technologies are enabling credit unions to collect a vast array of data only dreamed about in the past. However, this massive amount of data will only create more confusion ...

- by Nate Wentzlaff, OnApproach

The power of semantics in credit union analytics

A common language forms a bond between humans and strengthens their ability to cooperate. Credit unions must agree on common semantics to establish powerful business analytics throughout the industry. Language ...

- by Nate Wentzlaff, OnApproach

Saving small credit unions with big data

“…Chartering a credit union nowadays is a difficult (almost impossible) task. When a credit union merges today, its charter ceases to exist. If… five months later, someone realizes they should ...