282 - Best of 2025! How Fear and Regulation Impact AI in Finance with David Kaylor

MY NEWSLETTER - https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeJoin me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I interview David Kaylor (https://x.com/@David__Kaylor). In this episode, we dive into the reality of AI adoption in the highly regulated banking sector and why the industry has been a slow follower. David, who works on digital banking services at Alchemy Technology, gives us an insider's look at how he leverages AI to eliminate repetitive tasks from his daily workflow. We discuss the specific strengths of different AI models like Gemini, Grok, ChatGPT, and Claude, and how to choose the right one for the job. Even if you have no technical coding background, David explains how you can use these AI assistants alongside tools like Replit and Google Apps Script to build powerful business automations, streamline team time tracking in Jira, and even create a fun clicker game in under 30 minutes.Questions This Episode Answers:1. Why is there so much fear around implementing AI tools in the banking and finance industry?2. How can you use AI to write simple scripts and automate repetitive business tasks without being a software developer?3. What are the unique advantages of using Gemini, Grok, and Claude over just relying on ChatGPT?4. How can you leverage Google Apps Script and Google Sheets to automatically send email alerts to your sales team?5. How can an AI-generated script seamlessly audit your team's Jira tickets and solve everyday time-tracking headaches?Enjoy the conversation!__________________________Love it or hate it, I'd love your feedback.Please fill out this brief survey with your opinion or email me at [email protected] with your thoughts.__________________________MY NEWSLETTER: https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribeSpotify: https://tinyurl.com/5avyu98yApple: https://tinyurl.com/bdxbr284YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/nikonomicsYT__________________________This week we covered:00:00 AI in Everyday Work Life02:52 The Role of AI in Banking06:13 Personal AI Applications and Tools09:06 Creating with AI: Game Development12:04 Automating Tasks with Google Apps Script14:58 Exploring Automation Opportunities