

Not Fintech Investment Advice: Alix, Narrative, Ogment AI, & SOLO
8 snips Aug 6, 2025
In this intriguing discussion, Simon Taylor, author of Fintech Brain Food and a fintech expert, delves into innovative solutions reshaping the industry. He introduces Alix, a service easing estate settlements, blending AI with human support. The conversation shifts to Narrative, an AI startup streamlining consumer complaint resolution. Finally, they explore Ogment AI's vision for agentic commerce, aiming to empower merchants in the era of large language models while tackling the challenge of brand representation. It's a blend of compassion, compliance, and cutting-edge tech.
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Alix Tackles Estate Settling Pain
- Simon Taylor shares about the company Alix, which helps settle estates with AI and human support, easing the burden on grieving families.
- The founder spent 900 hours in estate settling issues, illustrating the complexity and emotional toll involved.
AI Must Learn From Top Staff
- Compliance AI trained on policies alone is insufficient; it must learn from the decisions and workflows of the best employees.
- This approach allows AI to act like scaled compliance professionals, not just rule followers.
Invest in Compliance Countercyclically
- Companies should proactively invest in compliance infrastructure during periods of lax enforcement.
- This prepares them for future tighter regulations and reduces the risk of hiring excessive staff during enforcement surges.