[Special] AI in Finance and IT: Kevin Francis & Ryan Milliman Talk Risks and Rewards

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In this special episode, we welcome two innovative CEOs, Kevin Francis of Wildmouse and Unearth AI, and Ryan Milliman of Pythagorean Group, to discuss how AI is reshaping the financial and IT sectors. Kevin shares how Wildmouse uses AI to optimize regulatory compliance, sports analytics, and government solutions, while Ryan provides insights on AI’s role in private equity and capital markets. The conversation delves into AI’s potential to disrupt industries, manage data, and enhance decision-making, as well as its risks, including data integrity and misinformation. Kevin and Ryan offer unique perspectives on the future of AI, its ethical challenges, and how to approach AI as a transformative tool.

Chapters:

00:04 - Introducing Kevin Francis and Ryan Milliman, CEOs leading AI innovation in IT and finance

02:15 - Kevin’s journey with Wildmouse and building Unearth AI for decision automation

04:30 - Ryan’s view on AI as a growing investment opportunity and its impact on capital markets

07:22 - AI’s role in job transformation vs. displacement in finance and IT

10:40 - Ethical considerations: Data quality, misinformation, and AI governance

13:57 - Kevin on AI in sports analytics: Enhancing performance and predictive insights

17:30 - Ryan’s thoughts on AI’s role in relationship-based sectors and private equity

20:05 - Comparing the AI boom to the dot-com era: Are we in an AI bubble?

24:10 - Kevin’s advice on transparency and responsible AI development

28:55 - How Kevin and Ryan use AI tools in their personal lives

Links and Resources:

• Wildmouse Website
• Unearth AI Website
• Pythagorean Group Website
• Kevin Francis on LinkedIn
• Ryan Milliman on LinkedIn
• Taran Agarwal on Linkedin
• Simplify Tech Website