Title

When Finance meets AI | Fintech Masterclass for Beginners ft. Anuj Shrivastav

Description

In this episode, we spoke to Anuj Shrivastav, Co-Founder and CEO of OnFinance AI, to explore the. intersection of artificial intelligence and financial services. From his early days of learning trading from his father to building LLMs in the finance sector, Anuj shares his unconventional journey from engineering to fintech innovation. He shares his perspective on different investment strategies, potential of AI in finance and much more.

Episode Highlights

• Anuj's early exposure to trading through his father, working with brokers like Angle Broking and Upstocks
• transition from engineering studies at BITS Pilani to finance, including work as a research consultant for a US-based hedge fund
• How OnFinance AI is building vertical LLMs specifically for portfolio management and financial research
• The challenges of data privacy, security, and accuracy in AI-powered financial services
• Investment advice for beginners: Start with Mutual Funds or ETFs before exploring riskier options
• Learning resources for financial education: Investopedia and Varsity

Chapters

0:00- Introduction

0:35- Anuj’s journey in finance

2:26- His choice for engineering

3:35- Engineering to Finance transition

4:45- Corporate jobs to building his startup

6:06- Generative AI transforming Finance

8:15- Generative AI vs LLMs