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Finding a Single Source of AI Truth With Marty Chavez From Sixth Street

May 22, 2024
Guest Marty Chavez, vice chairman and partner at Sixth Street Partners, discusses merging technology and finance. Topics include AI in healthcare, career transitions to Wall Street, regulations in financial services, generative AI technology evolution, and AI in drug development in life sciences.
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Quick takeaways

  • Integrating technology in financial services is pivotal for success, exemplified by Marty Chappetz's role in software systems like SecDB.
  • Deploying AI in financial services requires a 'single source of truth' for data and a thoughtful approach towards leveraging generative AI technology.

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Evolution of Digitization in Financial Services

The conversation delves into Marty Chappetz's career evolution, highlighting his pivotal role in transforming the Wall Street trading business into a software-centric model at Goldman Sachs and Six Street Partners. His contributions to software systems like SecDB not only helped Goldman navigate the global financial crisis but also emphasized the value of integrating technology into financial services.

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