#323 Revolutionizing SME Finance Management: Metric CTO on the AI Advantage in FinTech

In this episode of the CTO show, host Mehmet is joined by Habiba, CTO and co-founder of Metric, who shares her rich background in AI and machine learning, transitioning from academia to the tech industry, and her current role at Metric.app. Habiba discusses her commitment to leveraging AI for providing personalized financial management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses. With a vast experience spanning research in dynamic networks, postdoctoral work in historical trade routes, and roles in various countries and sectors including retail and government, Habiba emphasizes the importance of customer feedback in shaping Metric. The conversation touches on the challenges of scaling in different geographic regions, potential of generative AI in FinTech, and Habiba's advice for aspiring tech entrepreneurs and professionals in the AI sphere. More About Habiba: Habiba is an applied machine learning and deep learning engineer with extensive experience across various sectors. Currently, she serves as a Data Scientist at the Department of Education in NSW, focusing on applying Large Language Models in the education space. Previously, she was an AI Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, enhancing customer adoption of machine learning through Azure services. She is also the CTO of Metric, a fintech startup designed to simplify financial management for SMEs and startups through technology-enabled accounting and insights into financial health. https://www.linkedin.com/in/habibah Special Promo Code For Our Audience: Get 50% off on any Metric plan for 3 months Promo code: CTO50 https://metricapp.ai 02:03 Habiba's Journey: From Academia to CTO of Metric 05:40 The Evolution of Metric: Empowering SMEs with AI 10:37 Customer Insights: Shaping Metric's Development 16:51 The Future of FinTech and AI: A Deep Dive with Habiba 21:05 Advice for Aspiring Data Scientists and Tech Entrepreneurs 30:42 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More About Metric