E21: Unpacking AI's Evolution in Finance and Beyond: Insights with Dr. Michael Kollo

In this episode, host Oliver Lennon welcomes Dr. Michael Kollo, CEO of Evolved.ai, for an insightful conversation on the intersection of AI, finance and the future of work. Dr. Kollo, with a background in quantitative finance and over 15 years of experience in AI, shares his journey from academia to pioneering AI applications in asset management. The discussion unpacks how AI, particularly natural language processing and sentiment analysis, is reshaping capital markets by providing deeper insights into market behavior, sentiment and expectations. Dr. Kollo explains how AI models like GPT have moved beyond forecasting tools and are now helping industries extract hidden patterns in unstructured data, such as market sentiment, creating new competitive advantages.

The conversation also expands to explore AI’s broader societal impact, including how generative AI is changing workforce dynamics across industries. Dr. Kollo reflects on the challenges of AI adoption, where many organizations struggle to define problems AI can solve, while others are proactively using it to reshape their operations. He delves into the future of work, touching on how AI will augment human capabilities, shift traditional roles and challenge our understanding of value in the workplace. Whether you're interested in AI's role in finance or its transformative potential in everyday life, this episode provides a thought-provoking look at where technology is headed.