“The machine is listening and proactively offering ideas, thoughts, or even reports that I may find interesting.” – 01:34
Remy Blaire engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Geoffrey Clauss, the Chief Revenue Officer at Boosted.AI. The conversation begins with Remy highlighting a significant statistic from MIT research, which indicates that approximately 95% of internal AI buildouts fail. This sets the tone for an exploration of the challenges companies face, including issues related to poor quality, biased, or fragmented data, often compounded by legacy systems.
Geoffrey shares insights into Boosted.AI’s innovative partnership with ElevenLabs, which has resulted in the launch of the first voice-powered AI tailored for investment professionals. He explains how this technology allows users to communicate verbally with AI, enhancing the way teams interact and collaborate. Geoffrey emphasizes the potential of this voice-powered AI to listen during meetings and provide real-time insights, thereby enriching investment strategies and decision-making processes.
As the discussion progresses, Remy and Geoffrey delve into the critical importance of regulatory guardrails in the financial services industry. Geoffrey expresses his belief that firms must establish guidelines and controls to ensure the safe operation of AI technologies. He discusses how Boosted.AI prioritizes compliance with regulations such as GDPR and SOC 2, while also considering the future implications of AI behavior and the necessary boundaries to maintain safety and integrity.
The conversation also touches on the significance of robust infrastructure in supporting agentic AI. Geoffrey reflects on the rapid evolution of the industry, noting the advancements in infrastructure since the rise of chat technologies in 2022. He asserts that continued investment in infrastructure will lead to substantial improvements in AI production and application.