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AI BASECAMP

A structured starting point for credit unions beginning their AI journey. AI BASECAMP helps leadership teams align on AI fundamentals, assess readiness, and establish a clear strategic foundation before pilots or vendor decisions.

02

Stablecoin Cohort

A guided, cohort-based exploration of stablecoins designed to build clarity without forcing commitment. We help leadership teams understand the landscape, evaluate options, and prepare boards for what’s ahead.

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Deep
Expertise

Targeted advisory support for complex or time-sensitive decisions. Deep Expertise engagements deliver focused analysis and executive-level guidance when institutions need clarity beyond standard frameworks.

04

Speaking

Keynotes and executive sessions that translate emerging technology into strategic context. Lamont Black works with boards and leadership teams to frame AI, stablecoins, and innovation through the lens of governance, risk, and long-term competitiveness.

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LoanNFT

LoanNFT is a blockchain-powered loan participation platform built for and owned by credit unions. It helps institutions unlock liquidity, manage risk, boost earnings, and serve more members through faster, more transparent secondary loan transactions.

our founder

Lamont Black

My career has been shaped by exploring the intersection of finance and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, digital assets, and blockchain. Over time, that work made one thing clear: credit unions are in real need of preemptive clarity as technology reshapes financial services.

That belief is why I founded Wide Open Ventures. The firm exists to help credit union leaders understand what’s changing, why it matters, and how to respond with intention. As the pace of change accelerates, our focus is on education, alignment, and preparedness supporting organizations as they adapt thoughtfully rather than reactively.

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