The AI Finance Startup Taking On Microsoft Office

In this interview, Nicolas Dessaigne speaks with Arnie and Chaz Englander, the founders of Model ML, an AI workspace for financial services. They discuss how Model ML helps financial firms automate manual and repetitive tasks by providing an AI workspace that mimics human access to data and tools, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy. The Englanders share their experiences from previous successful YC companies, Fancy and Fat Llama, and how those learnings, particularly perseverance and the importance of hiring the right people, have shaped their approach to Model ML. They also delve into the evolving landscape of AI in the financial sector, the shift from testing to implementation, and the importance of staying customer-centric while scaling. The conversation covers the motivations behind building companies, the unique dynamics of working as sibling co-founders, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, emphasizing the need for passion, hard work, and a willingness to embrace the challenges of startup life.