Shark Tank

Fintech Demos

Four coveted slots are available for fintech solution demos at the 2025 VISION Conference, scheduled from August 18-20, at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa in Point Clear, Alabama.

Selected companies will have 15 minutes to present their solution’s value proposition in the Shark Tank General Session on Tuesday, August 19, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. For more information on the VISION Shark Tank presentation format overview, visit page 2 of the working conference agenda, attached.

Attendees will vote on which solution best benefits their members and the winning solution will be announced at the end of the Shark Tank Session. The winner will be featured in The League Insider newsletter and will have an opportunity to present in a breakout session at the 2026 ENGAGE Conference.

Make sure your application clearly articulates the novelty and benefits of your company’s solution so it stands out among the rest. We’re seeking robust, compelling, financial technologies that possess something new, innovative, and substantial to debut live at the conference. Selection will be based on innovation (how unique is the Fintech?), originality (how new is the idea?), impact (how will the solution impact the financial industry?), compatibility (how does the solution interact with established networks?) and “wow” factor (will it generate attendee excitement?).

Deadlines

The application for showcasing your company's new solution at the VISION Conference Shark Tank event closed on May 23rd. The League Advisory committee, a group of LEVERAGE Product Managers and a group of credit union leaders, will review the submissions and you will be notified the week of June 2, if your solution/session was selected.

If selected to present, there will be a $2,500 fee to participate. All selected companies will receive:

• One conference registration which includes two evening networking events
  • A second conference registration may be purchased for $500.
• Exclusive access to engage with progressive credit union decision makers.
• All travel expenses are your responsibility.

VISION Conference Shark Tank Presentation Format Overview

All four Fintech solutions will present on Tuesday, August 19. The speaking time to present will be 15 minutes and you will be notified of your 15-minute slot ahead of time. The slots will be comprised of a value proposition presentation and demo.

Presentation

During the presentation, you will have 15 minutes to clearly articulate the value your Fintech solution provides credit unions, including features and benefits of your solution and demo. We also recommend you highlight applicable use cases for which credit unions cans use your solution. We will have a confidence monitor with a countdown clock to keep you within time. When your allotted 15 minutes of presentation time is complete, you will need to conclude your presentation so we can transition to the next solution.

Content guidelines

• Communicate what your solution does, benefits to the member, and benefits to the credit union in a clear and concise manner.
• Practice ahead of time as 15 minutes will go fast.
• Provide information on your research, technical detail, integration capabilities/dependencies and ease of use/branding. Per our advisory group they want to see functionally and technically understand how it works from a member experience perspective.
• Feel free to have one person present and another team member operate the demo.
• Allow five minutes for a Q&A following your presentation.