CU 2.0 Announces Formation of AI-Focused CUSO to Help Credit Unions Navigate the Future of Artificial Intelligence

The credit union industry's first dedicated AI coaching CUSO offers credit unions hands-on guidance, project support, and practical tools to move from AI curiosity to AI capability

ASHLAND, Ore. — CU 2.0, a consultancy specializing in the intersection of financial technology and the credit union industry, today announced the formation of a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) dedicated to helping credit unions adopt and advance their use of artificial intelligence. The CUSO serves as a coaching, consulting, and development partner for credit unions that are ready to put AI to work but are not sure where to begin.

The formation reflects real momentum. CU 2.0 already has multiple credit union clients actively building their AI skills and is adding new engagements at a steady pace. The CUSO structure lets CU 2.0 deepen those partnerships and bring credit union voices directly into the organization's governance and direction, which is the cooperative model at work.

"Credit unions are at an inflection point. The institutions that figure out AI in the next two years will be fundamentally better positioned than those that don’t — not just operationally, but in how they serve members. We’ve been in the trenches building and deploying real AI tools for real institutions, and we want to formalize that work in a way that lets credit unions shape it alongside us."

— Kirk Drake, CEO, CU 2.0

The CUSO's services include AI coaching and education for leadership teams, workflow automation, application development, and strategic AI planning, all tailored to the credit union's culture, capacity, and member base. Early engagements have shown that meaningful AI adoption is more accessible than most credit union leaders expect.

Credit unions interested in learning more about the CUSO or exploring a coaching engagement can schedule a free AI Discovery Call with the CU 2.0 team. In a single 60-minute conversation, CU 2.0 will look at where the institution is using AI today, identify early wins that fit its capacity, and give an honest picture of where it makes sense to go next.

Additional information is available at cu-2.com/credit-union-ai-coaching/

ABOUT CU 2.0

CU 2.0 is a consultancy embedded in the credit union and financial technology ecosystem, helping credit unions find and adopt the right technology and helping fintechs navigate the credit union market. Based in Ashland, Oregon, CU 2.0 works with institutions across the country through its Fintech Call Program, strategic planning services, and — most recently — AI coaching and implementation support. Learn more at cu-2.com.