Episodes

  • Robo-advisors 101
    Aug 21 2025

    Benjamin Franklin once said, "An investment in knowledge pays the best interest ." It is important to be fully aware of the risks and rewards of any decision and undertake the necessary research and diligence before making an investment decision. But who do you rely on for that knowledge? Do you do it yourself or hire a financial advisor, or take the assistance of a robo-advisor? You've guessed it, today, we'll talk about robo-advisors in this episode.

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    7 mins
  • Cloud Computing 101: Types, uses, services, and more!
    Jan 27 2025

    What is cloud computing? The word “cloud” in cloud computing refers to the myriad network of servers available to a user. These are the servers that store and process data on the Internet. Cloud computing is the provision or availability of computing services over the internet where these servers, databases, and software provide various services, thereby reducing costs and reduce capital expenditures with the ability to scale the operations as needed. Cloud computing offers a pay-as-you-go option compared to buying, operating, and maintaining servers.


    In this episode, I discuss what cloud computing is, the types of cloud computing, its uses and services, and much more!


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    8 mins
  • IEEE AI x B Conference – Presentation, with a co-author, on The Role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Promoting Financial Inclusion.
    Oct 5 2024

    In this episode, I am including a recording of my presentation, with a co-author, Vega Mani, on The Role of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Promoting Financial Inclusion. This presentation was given at the IEEE AI x B conference on October 1st, 2024. We delve into what DPI is, how it leads to financial inclusion, the limitations and challenges, and the next steps. I hope you enjoy this presentation!

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    15 mins
  • IEEE AI x HEART Conference – Workshop on the Role of Data and AI in Health, Wealth, and Wisdom: A K-12 Perspective – Part 2 of 2
    Oct 5 2024

    In this episode, I am including Part 2 of the recording of a Workshop on The Role of Data and AI in Health, Wealth, and Wisdom: A K – 12 Perspective, which I co-organized with other high school peers, Vega Mani and Stephanie Wan. In this global workshop, we hosted a variety of speakers who discussed the intersection of AI with finance, education, healthcare, and art. Through this workshop, we shed light on how AI has impacted and transformed different disciplines.

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • IEEE AI x HEART Conference – Workshop on the Role of Data and AI in Health, Wealth, and Wisdom: A K-12 Perspective – Part 1 of 2
    Oct 5 2024

    In this episode, I am including Part 1 of the recording of a Workshop on The Role of Data and AI in Health, Wealth, and Wisdom: A K – 12 Perspective, which I co-organized with other high school peers, Vega Mani and Stephanie Wan. In this global workshop, we hosted a variety of speakers who discussed the intersection of AI with finance, education, healthcare, and art. Through this workshop, we shed light on how AI has impacted and transformed different disciplines.

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    2 hrs and 3 mins
  • A Conversation with Ms. Hillery Champagne, Executive Director of Fintech Atlanta
    Sep 14 2024

    Meet Hillery Champagne, the executive director of Fintech Atlanta, which is a coalition of companies to promote Atlanta as a fintech hub. She has been with Fintech Atlanta for almost three years. As some of you may know, Atlanta is growing into a fintech hub with over 50% of the largest payment processing firms being based in the state of Georgia.


    In this episode, we discuss Fintech Atlanta and the programs they offer, career choices, and much more! Be sure to tune in and follow for more episodes!


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    30 mins
  • Machine Learning 101: Types of Machine Learning, Applications, and More!
    Jun 19 2024

    What is machine learning? In simple terms, machine learning is the practice of enabling machines to learn by themselves and thereby become intelligent. IBM provides a more nuanced definition, stating that machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence (AI) and computer science, which focuses on the use of data and algorithms to imitate the way that humans learn, gradually improving its accuracy. In fact, this term was coined way back in 1959 by Arthur Samuel through his studies in machine learning in the game of checkers.

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    8 mins
  • The Future of Fintech, Experiences Working in the Industry, and more! feat. Shalin Desai, Partner at Ernst and Young
    Mar 31 2024
    Meet Shalin Desai, a partner at EY. Mr. Desai is a Chartered Accountant (akin to the CPA in the US), and has the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He built his career at top consulting firms and has spent more than a decade at EY, where he was promoted to partner last year. At EY, he leads due diligence transactions for financial services companies. For starters, diligence services refer to services where companies vet the financial health of the companies they are acquiring, so it essentially relates to mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. So, think about a person buying a house - they hire a home inspector to ensure everything is fine with the home. Similarly, diligence persons are business inspectors to ensure that the companies being bought are financially fit. Mr. Desai worked with fintech companies, banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies during his tenure at EY. In this episode, Mr. Desai and I discuss his experience in working with financial and fintech companies as well as the changes he is seeing in the industry today. We end the episode by discussing the future of fintech and advice he would give to the younger generation today. Be sure to tune in and follow for more episodes! Follow us on Instagram: @fintech101podcast Email us: fintech101podcast@gmail.com
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    30 mins