PLYMOUTH — Room (39)a has formed a strategic partnership with technology firm Buildable. The partnership combines Room (39)a’s strategic research expertise with Buildable’s capabilities in developing scalable, high-impact software prototypes.
“Partnering with Buildable accelerates Room (39)a’s mission to transform strategic insights into tangible innovations for credit unions,” said Danielle Milner, chief experience officer of Community Financial Credit Union (Community Financial). “Their expertise in rapid prototyping and custom technology solutions enables our subscribers to test ideas quickly and cost-effectively, bringing powerful innovations to market faster than ever before.”
Through this collaboration, Room (39)a subscribers will gain direct access to Buildable’s prototyping and software development capabilities. Insights will be rapidly transformed into actionable prototypes tailored to the evolving needs of credit unions. This will enable credit unions to test, refine and implement solutions efficiently, enhancing their competitive edge in a fast evolving market.
“We’re excited to partner with Room (39)a to turn big ideas into real-world solutions. This partnership is all about combining our rapid prototyping and custom software expertise with the forward-thinking insights of Room (39)a to help credit unions innovate faster and more effectively,” said Brett Wooden, FI software strategist at Buildable.
Room (39)a explores key industry topics, including fintech trends, artificial intelligence (AI), financial wellness strategies and member experience optimization to help credit unions navigate change. Room (39)a works closely with credit union leaders to identify priority challenges and deliver research-backed, scalable solutions. Partnering with Buildable strengthens Room (39)a’s mission by turning these insights into real, scalable prototypes for credit unions to test and implement. Buildable’s agile, collaborative approach to software development delivers lasting solutions, making them an ideal partner in bringing impactful ideas to the credit union industry.
This partnership also enhances Room (39)a’s ability to support credit union leaders through its Strategy Launchpad events, a series of high-impact, small-group roadshows designed to spark conversation and deliver actionable planning insights.
Upcoming Strategy Launchpad events include:
- August 6 – Community Financial Credit Union, Detroit, MI
- November 4 – OneAZ Credit Union, Phoenix, AZ
Each Strategy Launchpad offers peer collaboration, candid discussion and thought-provoking panels led by industry voices. Attendees will explore emerging trends, examine challenges affecting members and discover how Room (39)a’s research and resources can elevate their strategic planning and long-term impact.
This partnership reflects Room (39)a’s ongoing commitment to delivering powerful insights and practical innovation without the cost of building internal expertise. Together, Room (39)a and Buildable will be positioned to accelerate meaningful innovation that empowers credit unions and drives industry-wide impact.
For more information or to register for the Strategy Launchpad series, visit: https://www.room39a.com/
About Room (39)a
Room (39)a is a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO) providing strategic research, actionable insights and collaborative innovation to credit unions. Our community-driven platform offers exclusive industry whitepapers, event recaps, inclusive focus groups and peer collaboration, thereby empowering credit union leaders to innovate confidently, strategically and effectively. Topics explored include fintech trends, AI applications, member experience innovations, financial wellness, regulatory strategies and more.
To learn more, visit www.room39a.com.
About Buildable
Since 2008, Buildable has empowered organizations by designing and developing custom web, mobile and enterprise applications to drive real impact. Our team is people-first, technologists second and brilliant always—collaborating with clients to create solutions that are intuitive, scalable and built to last.
With an agile mindset and a pragmatic approach, we tackle complex challenges with elegant, customized software solutions for web, cloud, mobile and desktop. Whether integrating systems, automating processes or pioneering new innovations, we bring software to life in ways that make businesses better. Let’s build something great together.
