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Is Throwing Time More Important Than Throwing Money at AI? | Jon Freedman, Director at Quant Fin

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Jon Freedman, Director at Quant Fin, to unpack one of the biggest questions facing financial technology today: are firms approaching AI in the right way?Drawing on over two decades of experience across hedge funds and capital markets, Jon shares a candid view of how AI is actually being adopted across the buy side, and where many firms are getting it wrong. From the rise of fractional technology leadership to the growing pressure from CEOs to “have an AI strategy,” this conversation explores the real challenges behind the hype.Listen now to understand how the smartest firms are thinking about AI, productivity, and the future of FinTech.FinTech Focus TV is powered by Harrington Starr, global leaders in Financial Tech Recruitment. For more episodes or FinTech recruitment advice, please visit our website: www.harringtonstarr.com

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In this episode of FinTech Focus TV, Toby Babb sits down with Jon Freedman, Director at Quant Fin, to unpack one of the biggest questions facing financial technology today: are firms approaching AI in the right way? Drawing on over two decades of experience across hedge funds and capital markets, Jon shares a candid view of how AI is actually being adopted across the buy side, and where many firms are getting it wrong. From the rise of fractional technology leadership to the growing pressure ...

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