Kickoff Sessions #143 Kaia Parv – From Corporate Banking to Multi-Million AI Startup
Kaia Parv is a Partner and Chief Investment Officer of CrediLinq.Ai, a rapidly growing credit lending platform that leverages AI and machine learning algorithms to streamline and enhance the lending process. With a strong background in finance, Kaia has more than a decade of experience in the financial services industry, previously serving as the head of investment research at a hedge fund and as VP and head of SE Asia Banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
In this episode of the podcast, Kaia shares her insights on a wide range of topics. She speaks in-depth about her move to Singapore, offering advice for anyone looking to live and work abroad. She also shares her thoughts on mindset, attitude, and how to stay ahead in a high-pressure environment.
As Kaia works directly in AI, she provides unique perspectives on the impact of AI and machine learning on society. She also delves into building a startup and going from 0 to 1 to scale a business.
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(00:00) What brought Kaia to Singapore?
(03:50) Networking your way to get what you want
(06:35) You don’t need to be the best
(07:53) How important is mindset during a recession?
(10:37) Why you’re capped in the corporate world
(13:40) Comparison between corporate world & startups
(17:08) How AI startups raise capital in 2023
(19:45) How did you get into AI?
(23:23) Living on the beach in Cyprus
(26:00) Is AI over-hyped and a trend?
(28:45) What VCs and investors are focusing on right now
(35:11) Can you work smart before working hard?
(39:45) Most people give up when it gets hard
(42:15) Kaia’s biggest life challenges
(46:00) Going from 0 again
(47:10) The importance of mentorship & Simon Ree
(54:45) If you will work, people will help you
(58:45) Writing online and building a brand
(01:02:00) How to get people to care
(01:05:00) Going all in on one idea & deep work
(01:11:11) What has been your experience with quitting alcohol?
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