Super Data Science: ML & AI Podcast with Jon Krohn 455: Legal Tech, Powered by Machine Learning
Mar 24, 2021
Horace Wu, founder and director of Syntheia, shares insights from his journey transitioning from attorney to machine learning entrepreneur. He discusses Syntheia's innovative approach to managing vast legal data, enhancing law firm efficiency. Horace also dives into the integration of NLP in legal tech and how it transforms document analysis. Listeners will enjoy stories from his time in New York City, entrepreneurial lessons on bootstrapping, and the essential skills needed to thrive in this evolving field.
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Second Stint in NYC
- Horace Wu moved to New York City for the second time because his wife wanted to experience living there.
- His first stint in NYC was from 2007 to 2009 when he worked as a lawyer.
From Lawyer to Entrepreneur
- Horace's entrepreneurial journey began by advising tech companies, which sparked his interest in starting his own business.
- His first startup, an events recommendation app called Viva, was launched in 2016 but was overshadowed by Google and Facebook's similar offerings.
Cynthia's Origin
- Cynthia, Horace's second startup, originated from a conversation with a data scientist friend about analyzing US property leases.
- This led to a collaboration with the data scientist's company to develop a more sophisticated legal tech platform.
