Black Dragon Capital℠ and Cornerstone League Partner to Host Executive Discussion on How Credit Unions Can Reach Their Next Generation of Members

BOCA RATON, Fla., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Dragon Capital℠ ("Black Dragon") — a multi-phased global investment partner which focuses on advanced technology that addresses the most significant challenges faced by the communities it serves — will join Cornerstone League in hosting credit union executives at “The Generation Gap Is a Growth Problem: How Credit Unions Win Members Before They Choose a Bank,” an interactive discussion on one of the industry’s most pressing growth challenges: reaching the next generation of members.

The event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on November 12, 2026, at Avenida Brazil Steakhouse in Houston, Texas. Kenneth Stivers, General Manager of GenAspire, a white-labeled teen banking solution designed for families and built for credit unions, will also be speaking at this event.

“The Generation Gap Is a Growth Problem: How Credit Unions Win Members Before They Choose a Bank,” is an executive discussion followed by a Q&A, with time for informal networking before and after the program. It will look at when younger consumers form their banking relationships and what that means for credit union membership growth. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for evaluating their youth strategy as a membership growth engine rather than a community outreach line item.

Kenneth Stivers, General Manager of GenAspire, will be sharing his perspective on how credit unions can secure their next generation of members through technology. A company within the Black Dragon Capital portfolio, GenAspire is a white-label teen banking and financial literacy platform that credit unions can leverage to grow and empower their members. Its model, which reaches students through schools and pairs a first account with financial education, serving as one example of how credit unions can build relationships with future members early.

“Credit unions have always been about helping members, and that approach shouldn't change,” says Kenneth Stivers, General Manager of GenAspire. “Financial education must be a core part of the product strategy, not a side project. What matters most is engagement and learning by doing—giving young members real tools and experiences, so they build skills by using them. By adapting the strategies fintechs use to capture younger consumers, credit unions can build trust, deepen loyalty, and drive long-term value.”

Black Dragon Capital℠ is deeply committed to forging collaborative partnerships with leaders in the credit union industry with the objective of driving the creation and growth of advanced technologies built to address its unique needs and provide credit union members top of the line service.

Earlier this year, Black Dragon Capital and Cornerstone League entered a strategic partnership which creates a powerful innovation platform for credit unions navigating rapid change.

Black Dragon Capital℠ was founded over a decade ago by recognized financial technology leaders focused on bringing innovative technologies to high-growth industry segments affected by digital disruption. The firm is led by a collaborative team which combines deep operational experience with a focus on community impact and experience supporting the growth and development of companies. Its Founder and CEO, Louis Hernandez, Jr., also founded For A Bright Future Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting the needs of underserved children through education, healthcare, the arts, and youth leadership development.

The Foundation has a long-standing partnership with the Children’s Miracle Network, which has culminated in a new partnership between Black Dragon Capital, its portfolio companies PayOnward and Digital Joy, and Children’s Miracle Network that aims to expand digital giving opportunities for credit union members. Hernandez also donates over $500,000 annually to support For A Bright Future Foundation’s support of programs that include Children’s Miracle Network and other Children’s Hospitals.

Cornerstone League is among the nation's largest regional credit union trade associations, serving approximately 600 credit unions in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas. Cornerstone exists to advance the success of credit unions in the region through legislative and grassroots advocacy; regulatory and compliance support; training, educational, and networking opportunities; essential communications related to news and information affecting the credit union industry; and other products and services that establish Cornerstone as the essential partner for credit unions.

Through its partnership with the firm, Cornerstone League joins the Black Dragon Capital℠ FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board¹, an organization comprised of recognized credit union and CUSO investment partners which focuses on collaboration, innovation and community engagement between innovative, future-forward credit unions and CUSOs in the industry and the intense operating focus and domain expertise of Black Dragon Capital. The collaboration seeks to build FinTech organizations that solve the most significant issues in the industry, creating sustainable long-term businesses, and support sustainable growth and innovation within the credit union and FinTech ecosystem.

Please feel free to reach out to Cynthia Gonzalez, Director of Solutions at Cornerstone League at cgonzales@cornerstoneresources.coop

Black Dragon Capital℠, founded over a decade ago by recognized financial technology leaders, is a multi-phased investment firm focused on disruptive technologies in high growth industry segments that strengthen economic stability within communities. The firm is led by a collaborative team with a combination of intense operating experience, community impact focus, and a track record of supporting companies through periods of growth and development.

Originally founded as Copper Banking and subsequently acquired by Black Dragon Capital, GenAspire provides digital banking and financial literacy solutions designed for teens, young adults, and their families.

GenAspire follows a proven model of success which connects teens and young adults with their first bank account, meets them where they are at through digital banking services, provides them with financial literacy, and empowers them to dream big and achieve financial independence.

The FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board (LPAB) is an organization comprised of recognized credit union and CUSO investment partners. The Advisory Board provides input on industry issues, feedback on operational and technical areas with potential and current investments and provides strategic advice and direction on all Black Dragon Capital's investments for Fintech strategies. The Advisory Board's feedback incorporates insight from Black Dragon's Global Advisory Group, thought leadership and guidance on key events.

Louis Hernandez Jr's Foundation For A Bright Future is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that empowers underserved youth with equitable access to education, technology, financial capability, and wellness. We help students develop future‑ready skills that unlock lifelong opportunity and support thriving global communities. Learn more at www.fabff.org.

FABF operates programs nationwide, including the NextGen Finance Lab, the NextGen Media Creators Lab, the merit- and need-based scholarships, and youth leadership development, working directly with schools, districts, and industry leaders to bridge opportunity gaps for the next generation.

¹ - The FinTech Limited Partner Advisory Board provides industry perspectives, operational and technical feedback, and strategic input regarding Black Dragon Capital's fintech investment strategies. The Board serves in an advisory capacity

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