Our CEO, Harrison Hochman, joined CU Broadcast's Mike Lawson for another great episode at this year's MAXX conference. During a wide ranging discussion, Mike and Harrison answer 3 critical questions: How do credit unions grow younger? How can credit unions evolve indirect auto loan members to multi-product relationships? How can a credit unions automate the majority of marketing? (Hint: with Sparrow's AI) Crack the code of Gen Z with this insight-rich conversation: https://lnkd.in/gYZC2xcG
Sparrow
Financial Services
New York, NY 2,448 followers
Modernizing how banks and credit unions engage with their members
About us
Sparrow is the ultimate platform for modern financial institutions looking to better serve their members. Headquartered in New York, Sparrow offers an all-in-one solution that simplifies student lending while unlocking new growth opportunities for banks, credit unions, and financial service providers. Sparrow provides partners with white-labeled student loan marketplace software and CRM-like tools, helping them market smarter, cross-sell additional financial products, and engage more meaningfully with their members. Since launching, Sparrow has powered the lending journeys of thousands of borrowers and helped our partners deliver seamless, branded experiences—enhancing transparency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. The Sparrow team brings together top talent from the worlds of finance, technology, and fintech, committed to reimagining what a member-first experience can be.
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https://www.sparrowfi.com/
External link for Sparrow
- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NY
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2020
Locations
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Primary
New York, NY, US
Employees at Sparrow
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Billy Downing
Guidewell Education
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Bill Hubert
Education Financing Innovator, Investor/Advisor and Blockchain enthusiast!
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Gene Pelham
Leader, Loyalty Culture Champion, Community Builder, Service Evangelist
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Spencer Foust
Managing Director @ Sozo Ventures | Kauffman Fellow, Stanford MS&E
Updates
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We're #hiring a new Frontend Software Engineer in New York, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Firelands Federal Credit Union! With over 35k members, Firelands Federal Credit Union is a staple for communities in northern Ohio. Firelands Federal Credit Union now supports an industry-leading digital platform to help them connect with the next generation of members. Welcome to the Sparrow family!
Firelands Federal Credit Union is announcing a new partnership with Sparrow, a leading fintech innovator dedicated to reshaping Gen Z’s relationship with credit unions. This partnership reflects Firelands FCU's commitment to championing the financial empowerment of Gen Z members and expanding their access to higher education. With Sparrow's innovative platform, Firelands FCU's new Student Loan Marketplace delivers a game-changing experience for those searching for loans. Borrowers can now browse a selection of student loan options with one pre-qualification application, simplifying the private student loan search from 3 weeks to 30 seconds. This new platform comes just as fall tuition invoices are arriving. Those students and parents looking for student loan options can visit https://lnkd.in/eMwdBWxF
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We're thrilled to announce one of our latest partnerships with Financial Plus Credit Union - Michigan! For Brad Bergmooser, Chief Executive Officer of Financial Plus Credit Union - Michigan Union, it was critical that FPCU stayed true to its communities of members: "Our commitment to our communities has never been stronger. Our partnership with Sparrow shows that we are answering the call of the next generation as they pursue life-changing educational opportunities. We started by supporting factory and trade-workers, and are now deepening our commitment to them through an innovative, digital solution." Through our partnership, Financial Plus Credit Union - Michigan is now proud to facilitate funding for over 88 trade schools, 30 community colleges, and 61 four-year universities throughout Michigan. To read more about our partnership, please visit: https://lnkd.in/gNHqCMRm
$1.3B Credit Union Selects Sparrow to Accelerate Gen Z Growth
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Crest (Sparrow's flagship product) was selected as a winner of the 2024 Product Awards, hosted by Products That Count in partnership with Capgemini and Mighty Capital. We're honored to receive recognition for the work we do with credit unions. Many more exciting product announcements coming soon! Learn more about the award: https://lnkd.in/gk7S2jiu
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The Sparrow team is expanding! We’re #hiring a motivated and ambitious Customer Success Manager to join our NYC-based team. If you or someone you know is passionate about fintech, SaaS, and client success, we want to hear from you! Interested? Apply now or share with your network!
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Our CEO, Harrison Hochman presented at the Ohio Credit Union League's annual conference. The topic: Cracking the Code on Gen Z. How can credit unions compete with the digital onboarding capabilities of fintechs? What does Gen Z actually want out of their financial services provider? How can credit unions reliably win Gen Z back from large national banks? The Sparrow team has been traversing the nation, presenting at credit union conferences, empowering executives with an actionable blueprint to win the next generation of membership. Up next, the Dakota Credit Union Association's annual summit!
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Our CEO, Harrison Hochman, was joined by PenFed Credit Union's Jaren Snyder on CUBroadcast's latest episode detailing how to crack the Gen Z code. Why is the next generation of membership so elusive to credit unions? How can credit unions build high product penetration with Gen Z? What financial problems are most important to Gen Z? Harrison, Jaren, and Mike, dig into the above and much more. To listen to the entire interview, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ged-kUqY
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We’re thrilled to announce our latest partnership with Red Canoe Credit Union! With over $1.1 billion in assets, Red Canoe Credit Union proudly serves over 60,000 members. “We understand that Gen Z craves financial clarity and personalized solutions. By partnering with Sparrow, we harness cutting-edge technology to deliver precisely that,” said Amy Davis, CMO at Red Canoe Credit Union. Welcome to the Sparrow Nest, Red Canoe Credit Union! To learn more about the partnership, please see our latest press release: https://lnkd.in/gsMsqSPk
$1.1B Red Canoe Credit Union selects Sparrow to accelerate its Gen Z engagement and retention strategy.
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🎙 Sparrow University: Episode #8 - Abel Pomar, CEO at AdelFi Credit Union and Daniel Reed, Director of Financial Aid at Point Loma Nazarene University. 🎧 Budgeting for Success: Effective strategies for balancing academics and part-time work. 💡 Avoiding Common Financial Pitfalls: Proactive considerations to prevent post-academic term regrets. 🌟 Smart Student Loan Repayment Strategies: Early planning to avoid post-graduation debt burdens. 📢 This is a must-listen episode for anyone who is interested in learning more about what's top of mind for Gen Z as they head back to school. Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eSHimvSn Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eGU3wMGD
#8 - Abel Pomar, CEO of AdelFi Credit Union, and Daniel Reed, Director of Financial Aid of Point Loma Nazarene University
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