Barclays US is trying to ensure they use AI in a efficient yet non intrusive way so their customers can get the most out of the technology; Tearsheet spoke with Mona Jantzi, managing director of strategic analytics and customer experience at Barclays US, to learn more about how the bank uses AI; topics discussed include using data to shape customer experience, going beyond product offerings, the dangers of AI use with data and more. Source.
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American Banker’s Penny Crossman volunteered as a mentor for Barclays New York Accelerator and found that succeeding as a fintech startup is quite a challenge; she was tasked with helping entrepreneurs deal with the media, she found that most were looking to be featured in the WSJ or FT; she also sat down with Jon Zanoff, managing director, recruiter and top coach of the program to discuss the program; interesting tidbits from the interview include 4 of 9 company founders are female, the program is a lot more in depth than other bank accelerators and the challenge the program presents on a daily basis. Source.
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