This Week in Fintech's Podcast
🎧Automating Everything - How Pontus Wants to Change Enterprise Organizations with AI
May 20, 2025
Sumant Shringari, CEO of Pontus, and Sandeep Sood, CEO of Kunai, share their expertise on automating back-office operations for large enterprises. They discuss the complexities banks face in automating regulated workflows and breaking down data silos. Hear how Pontus offers solutions like Automated Account Reconciliation and Predictive Budget Forecasting, aimed at reducing reliance on large teams. The conversation highlights the productivity paradox and advocates for pragmatic, agile approaches to automation that focus on real-world problems, enhancing efficiency and driving business value.
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Quick takeaways
- Pontus aims to revolutionize enterprise operations by automating back-office tasks, significantly reducing the time and resources needed for manual processes.
- The collaboration between Pontus and Kunai highlights the growing necessity for tailored automation solutions that directly address specific pain points in financial institutions.
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Automation as a Value Driver
Pontus Labs focuses on transforming inefficiencies in enterprise operations through precision automation, specifically targeting large institutional clients in the financial sector. By reducing time-intensive manual processes to mere minutes, Pontus helps organizations streamline workflows across various departments like finance, HR, and legal. Their performance-based model means they only get compensated when measurable results are achieved, fostering a strong incentive to deliver genuine value. This approach not only optimizes operational efficiency but also positions manual tasks as opportunities for value creation rather than just cost sinks.
