Podcast #39 -- Dimitry Norenko (upSWOT) :: FinTech, Fund Raising, Artificial Intelligence, Product Management

Podcast #39 -- Dimitry Norenko (upSWOT) :: FinTech, Fund Raising, Artificial Intelligence, Product Management

Author: Arek Skuza June 28, 2021 Duration: 46:18

Founded in January 2019, Upswot technology serves dozens of financial institutions helping them to build loyalty and grow engagement among their SMB clients.

The platform is a white-labeled portal deployed into customers’ private cloud and connected with the online banking application. Using an approach similar to Plaid, SMBs connect their data for continuous, API-enabled access to QuickBooks, Xero, Salesforce, and 120+ other business critical SaaS applications.

Data is aggregated in real-time and thousands of signals are analyzed to help SMBs better understand the health of their businesses via interactive dashboards.

On the back-end, Upswot surfaces meaningful data for relationship managers to upsell the right products and services while building more meaningful and longer-lasting relationships.


Arek Skuza hosts the Artificial Intelligence, Data Monetization & Data Analytics Podcast, a series dedicated to the practical application of data in the modern enterprise. This isn't about abstract theory or distant futures; it's a grounded look at how businesses are currently extracting real value from their information assets. Each episode focuses on tangible strategies and outcomes, breaking down the pathways from raw data to revenue and operational intelligence. You'll hear detailed examinations of how specific companies have implemented analytics frameworks, built AI models that work in production, and created cultures that treat data as a core product. The discussions are built around robust case studies, offering a clear window into the successes and lessons learned by teams navigating this complex landscape. For leaders, practitioners, and the strategically curious, this podcast provides a necessary perspective on turning data from a cost center into a driving force for growth and innovation. The tone is conversational yet precise, aiming to demystify the jargon and highlight the actionable insights that define the current data and AI frontier. Tune in for a consistently detailed and pragmatic take on the tools and philosophies shaping data-driven business.
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