Data Point of View: Using Data Science to Drive Fintech Innovation

Data science and machine learning are some of the most complex yet important business concepts today. And many companies, irrespective of their niche, rely on them to deliver a better user experience to their customers.

But what role do data science and machine learning play in the development of innovative fintech systems, especially in Southeast Asia? The lack of credit history data combined with the substantial use of mobile phones represent a sweet spot for fintech companies to deliver advanced user-friendly consumer financial solutions.

In this episode of Data Point of View, you will learn from Mobilewalla’s CMO Laurie Hood and Joel Samuel, VP, Head of Machine Learning Engineer at FinAccel:

• The importance of machine learning and data science in accomplishing business goals and delivering a better user experience,
• The challenges in finding data science specialists, fintech and e-commerce development in Southeast Asia, and
• The essence of starting small

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