Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Jakob Rost, CEO and cofounder at Ayoconnect . With over a decade of experience in e-commerce, fintech and financial services in Indonesia's tech industry, I have gained valuable insights into the evolution of open banking. Open banking has gained significant traction in recent years as a transformative concept in the financial industry. The pandemic has accelerated this adoption even further, as evidenced by the increased popularity of neobanks and alternative financial services aiming to enhance the digital banking experience. According to a report by Polaris Market Research , the global open banking market size was valued at $16.14 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach $128.12 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 26.8% during the forecasted period. Polaris' research also highlighted the Asia Pacific region as the one that will experience the most growth over the forecast period, a trend that I have … [Read more...] about Learning From The Evolution Of Open Banking
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McGill’s PIVOT Project Strives To Turn Climate Anxiety Into Action For SMEs
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Dror Etzion , an associate professor of Strategy and Organization at McGill, has contributed to this story. There’s perhaps no greater buzzkill than climate change. If your friends have outstayed their welcome at your house, and you want them to leave, just mention weird weather, carbon pricing, or the ecological impact of flying and everyone will start heading for the exits. Believe me, I’ve been there. But there’s also the underlying anxiety about climate change that cannot be shaken. Avoiding the issue only leads to further anxiety, particularly for younger generations, who will have to face the consequences of inaction. As with any anxiety, the key to addressing climate anxiety is to stop dwelling and start doing. This is true not only in our personal lives, but also in business—particularly small and medium-sized—where founders and leaders can act as change-makers and drive impactful action. The … [Read more...] about McGill’s PIVOT Project Strives To Turn Climate Anxiety Into Action For SMEs
With Virtual Volunteer, Be My Eyes Bets Big On ChatGPT And Chatbots Redefining Accessible Software
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin When I sat down with Microsoft’s Jenny Lay-Flurrie earlier this month , a hot topic of our conversation was the potential of AI-enhanced chatbots as an assistive technology. She shared a personal anecdote of her teenage daughter, who has autism and ADHD, using the new ChatGPT-powered Bing search engine to help her in recently writing an essay on why her school should offer sign language classes. These chatbots, Flurrie said, have the ability to alleviate points of friction associated with motor and cognitive load—especially for a neurodivergent person, where classic methods of research could prove unwieldy and overwhelming. “[AI chatbots] collate so much information for you very, very quickly. It can save a lot of time,” Flurrie told me of chatbots’ potential to transform accessibility for disabled people. “If you think about someone from a mobility perspective, you can get the right level of information at your fingertips … [Read more...] about With Virtual Volunteer, Be My Eyes Bets Big On ChatGPT And Chatbots Redefining Accessible Software
15 Innovative Ideas For Fixing Healthcare From 15 Brilliant Minds
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin After 18 years as CEO in Kaiser Permanente , I set my sights on improving the heatlh of the nation, hoping to find a way to achieve the same quality, technology and affordability our medical group delivered to 5 million patients on both coasts. That quest launched the Fixing Healthcare podcast in 2018, and it inspired interviews with dozens of leaders, thinkers and doers, both in and around medicine. These experts shared innovative ideas and proven solutions for achieving (a) superior quality, (b) improved patient access, (c) lower overall costs, and (d) greater patient and clinician satisfaction. This month, after 150 combined episodes , three questions emerged: Which of the hundreds of ideas presented remain most promising? Why, after five years and so many excellent solutions, has our nation experienced such limited improvements in healthcare? And finally, how will these great ideas become reality? … [Read more...] about 15 Innovative Ideas For Fixing Healthcare From 15 Brilliant Minds
Google Showcases ‘A Collaborative Partner’ In An AI-Powered Workspace
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In February, Microsoft introduced new versions of the Bing search engine and the Edge browser that are powered by the ChatGPT AI. Days later, Google debuted its own conversational AI model called Bard. It was the start of an AI race that will go down in history. Google came out strong last week with a slew of AI announcements across several platforms and business units. Here I'll focus on a development that has the potential to change how people work, collaborate and communicate: a new set of generative AI features for Google Workspace (which was formerly called G Suite). Google Workspace's "collaborative partner" In its announcement, Google introduced AI-powered writing features to help Workspace users be more productive, creative and collaborative. In this vein, Google refers to the AI as a "collaborative partner." As with other AI-powered productivity chatbots, it works alongside users to make suggestions, … [Read more...] about Google Showcases ‘A Collaborative Partner’ In An AI-Powered Workspace
A Labor Of Love – An Interview With Dos Hombres’ Maestro, Gregorio Velasco
Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin I had the privilege of binge-watching Breaking Bad as my anxiety shot through the roof season after season. The show has become so iconic it’s difficult not to associate the lead actors — one whom was a modest chemistry teacher turned ruthless kingpin — making meth in an RV somewhere in the desert. Years later, Walter White and Jesse Pinkman have teamed up again. Many know Dos Hombres Mezcal’s founders, prominent actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul. However, there's a third essential piece to the puzzle, without whom Dos Hombres would not exist: third-generation mezcalero Gregorio Velasco, who has been making mezcal in the tiny Oaxacan village of San Luis del Rio since he was eight years old. Omaid Homayun: How did you cross paths with Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul? Gregorio Velasco: Bryan and Aaron took a week-long trip touring distilleries across the region of Oaxaca, and it is my understanding they weren’t … [Read more...] about A Labor Of Love – An Interview With Dos Hombres’ Maestro, Gregorio Velasco
Why prioritizing ESG practices is crucial for building a sustainable future
Sheena Suparman (The Jakarta Post) Jakarta ● Tue, March 21, 2023 2023-03-21 10:53 0 5fceed71997e5776a1634d25dc3005d2 4 Companies APRIL-Group,sustainability,summit Free Businesses need to prioritize environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices in their operations to build a sustainable future. ESG has become a critical aspect that companies cannot ignore if they want to succeed in the long run. The topic was addressed during the panel at Fortune Indonesia Summit with the theme “Change the World for a Better Planet”. During that session, Nadine Zamira Syarief, sustainability and esg manager at APRIL Group , highlighted APRIL’s commitment to ESG, alongside East Ventures partner Avina Sugiarto and GoTo Group sustainability head Tanah Sullivan. The pulp and paper producer, based in Pangkalan Kerinci, Riau Province, has several initiatives that include a one-for-one conservation commitment, investing in landscape conservation funded by US$1 per … [Read more...] about Why prioritizing ESG practices is crucial for building a sustainable future