Why VCs Underinvest in Consumer AI

From state-school beginnings in Sheffield to building one of Europe’s leading consumer AI companies, Cleo’s Barney Hussey-Yeo has spent the last decade redefining how people interact with money. We sat down with Barney to discuss his journey from data scientist to founder, the evolution of AI assistants, and what it takes to build a profitable, mission-driven fintech with personality.