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How ZestFinance Is Using Machine Learning to Reshape Lending, with Jay Budzik

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One of the hottest sectors of the technology startup market today is the use of artificial intelligence, big data, and machine learning across many different sectors including finance. We worked with them to create a machine learning model for that line of business, which significantly outperforms traditional methods.

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5 Steps To Strategy Tuning Through Machine Learning

Startup Professionals Musings

Conventional thinking in business has long been that strategy decisions are made by humans, while the focus of automation and machine learning should be on execution. Only smart software can plow through the volume of live data, recognizing trends, customers, and match offerings to reality.

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App development shop V/One is giving away 50,000 free mobile app builds to budding LA mobile businesses

TechCrunch LA

The Los Angeles-based app development shop, V/One , is giving away 50,000 free mobile app builds through the rest of April as the company officially launches its platform for would-be, LA-based mobile app moguls. Users can think of it like Wix or WordPress for mobile app development. They can fill in the details later.”

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Disney Accelerator Demo Day: Artificial Intelligence, 3D Printing, More

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The event, held at Disney's Burbank Studios, included companies demonstrating 3D, Disney-themed printed prosthetic arms; artificial intelligence which allows you to carry on a private conversation with Miss Piggy over social messaging services; brain monitoring headsets; and much more.

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Papaya raises $50M to give you a way to pay bills via its mobile app

TechCrunch LA

The company’s mobile application lets users take a photo of any bill and then its artificial intelligence-powered “bill-understanding technology” makes sure it gets paid (after a user has provided payment details, of course). has been an anomaly, with only 3% of bills being paid by a mobile device.

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EvoNexus Launches Fintech Incubator

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According to EvoNexus, the incubator will work with startups focused on technology areas that will impact financial services companies of all sizes and the customers they serve. EvoNexus did not say how much funding companies joining the incubator will gain, or the structure of the incubator.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

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Even when they have talked to multiple developers or development firms, we’re often the first to ask basic questions like “Who are your customers?” ” or “Are you developing for desktop, tablet, mobile, or all three?” Who are the customers? Do you have a custom algorithm or other technology?

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