Fintech Business Podcast Interview: Castellum.AI's Peter Piatetsky
Jan 21, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Peter Piatetsky, co-founder and CEO of Castellum.AI—an expert in AI-driven financial compliance—discusses the transformative power of agentic AI in AML/KYC workflows. He outlines how compliance leaders can effectively evaluate these solutions and the importance of integrating them with legacy systems. Peter emphasizes the role of regulators in fostering innovation while ensuring safety and the critical need for proper model governance. He predicts that agents will revolutionize compliance teams by streamlining processes and enhancing human oversight.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Agents Need Domain Data And Workflows
- Agents excel when combined with domain-specific data and workflows rather than as generic chat tools.
- Castellum.AI pairs real-time screening data with agents to reduce false positives and speed decisions.
Isolate Use Case Before Buying Agents
- Isolate the use case before buying an agent and ensure the vendor supports that exact workflow.
- Ask whether the agent brings specialized data or domain expertise that justifies the purchase.
Benchmark Agents Like Human Hires
- Benchmark agents on the same certifications or exams human teams use to prove competence.
- Use repeatable tests (e.g., ACAMS practice exams) to validate agent training and performance.