With the amount of financial data available and the speed at which it can be processed, finance has decidedly benefited from artificial intelligence even while it has had to adapt to a startling rate of change. And according to a Mediant survey of bankers, asset managers, financial advisors, and regulators, it's artificial intelligence that tops the list of technologies likely to continue to have the most dramatic impact on the industry.
The Future Labs and Capital One Growth Ventures bring together builders, thought leaders, and investors to dive deeper into the effects of AI on the financial sector. Speakers from Samsung Pay, Datalogue, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Silicon Valley Bank, Alpha Vertex, and Capital One Growth Ventures discuss the role of technology in financial risk assessment, the barriers startups must overcome when collaborating with enterprise, the keys to scaling in the finance industry, and more. Here's a focus on the innovations currently at work and the market trends to anticipate.
Dr. Peter Carr is a professor at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and a trustee for the National Museum of Mathematics and WorldQuant University. He has over 85 publications in academic journals and serves as an associate editor for 8 journals related to mathematical finance. From 2011 to 2014, Peter was included in Institutional Investor's Tech 50, an annual listing of the most influential people in financial technology.
Venkatesh Seetharam has over 15 years of experience in software development and architecture, and has been working on Apache Hadoop for nearly a decade. Previously, he worked at Hortonworks Inc., where he led a major data governance initiative and oversaw the creation of Apache Falcon, a data management solution for Hadoop. Before that, Venkatesh led a team to design and implement the Hadoop data management platform at Yahoo!.
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Sang Agn is responsible for driving the business and operations of Samsung Pay in the US, and has been involved in the mobile wallet since its inception. Previously, he was MD and head of East Coast investments for Samsung’s Global Innovation Center (GIC). Prior to Samsung, Sang was a principal at Dawntreader Ventures, founder and president of Glenkirk Advisors, and founder and CEO of AhnWalker Therapeutics.
Mutisya Ndunda has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, and at AI analytics company Alpha Vertex he plays an active role in the development of its machine learning technologies. Previously, he was head of strategy and business development for Bloomberg’s Enterprise Solutions, and SIG’s head of North America business development.
Ingrid Abel has been part of the Capital One Growth Ventures team since 2016. Currently serving as the Community Outreach Manager for the East Coast, she recently relocated to New York from San Francisco, where she started out in an administrative support role for the C1GV partners. Ingrid is focused on building and strengthening the Capital One Ventures network of entrepreneurs, investors, and technology customers by organizing networking events and thought leadership meetings.
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Tim Delisle is cofounder and CEO of Datalogue, an AI-powered data infrastructure for the enterprise. He holds a BS in cell biology and anatomy from McGill University, an MSc in computer and information science from Cornell Tech, and an MSc in applied information sciences from the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology.
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Ky Nichol has a background in space science and financial services, covering organizations such as NASA, ESA, and the London 2012 Olympics. Cutover is an enterprise SaaS offering providing real-time telemetry to enable the orchestration of humans and technology at pace during times of change activity, such as changing critical financial systems.
Mina Salib has worked with the Future Labs since 2015. Through curated resources, tailored introductions, and strategic guidance, he has supported over 100 startups, helping them navigate challenges such as fundraising, business development, business model optimization, hiring, and more. Prior to joining Future Labs, Mina founded media company Usspire. Â
The Future Labs are a network of innovation spaces and programs that grow early-stage startups of tomorrow through curated support services, mentorship, and resources. Launched in 2009 by NYU Tandon School of Engineering, the Future Labs live at the intersection of New York’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and a leading academic institution. For more information, visit futurelabs.nyc.
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