Balancing control and flexibility a FinTech Startup would want to offer
18 दिसम्बर 2021
Dear reader,
FinTech startups will have a very fine line between moving from the old school way and the trust factor. Banks are now moving towards the path of digital transformations and bringing in new technologies with the intent on building leaner, faster, cheaper products than traditional banks. Brands have been created to be approachable and emotionally engaging, differing from the more traditional bank’s approach that Indian customer base is used to.
Customers does not want opaque financial institutions, rather they like customized services, more transparency, more mobility, flexible banking, lower fees and faster transactions. And now customers are spoilt with choices in the market.
But the challenge as this evolves is how you stand out, while gaining people’s trust. People have to be able to remember your name and who you are, but also trust you with their money.
Keep it simple and clean:
Know Your Customer:
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Right attention to touch points: Small touches of delight you add, on top of the basics, make your experience more memorable and, thereby, more sticky. Building stickiness or virality into the design of your products and onboarding experience has more power than any amount of content marketing.
Nurturing partnerships:
Now that it’s a new change to adapt, it should not be jargon. People need to understand clearly who you are, what you offer and why they should care. You need to be quick and simple to understand
Understanding your customer, designing and delivering the value that matters most to customers is the key for the success of your product. In case of a diverse mass customer base, you can quickly get a ‘map’ of your audience’s life and world, and make sure all product decisions, features and communications are guided towards fitting in easily there.
As more technology companies spring up, covering a wide base of offers, becoming the preferred partner in your category is essential. This means cultivating a community and partnership strategy as soon as possible in your lifecycle As the competition for banking services intensifies, FinTech startups will have to take more bold steps to set themselves apart in the market. Agile, fast, and focused execution are quintessential for success.
With Regards,
Akhil Handa
Chief Digital Officer
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इस लेख/इन्फोग्राफिक/चित्र/वीडियो की सामग्री का उद्देश्य केवल सूचना से है और जरूरी नहीं कि यह बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा के विचारों को प्रतिबिंबित करे। सामग्री प्रकृति में सामान्य हैं और यह केवल सूचना मात्र है। यह आपकी विशेष परिस्थितियों में विशिष्ट सलाह का विकल्प नहीं होगा । बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा और/या इसके सहयोगी और इसकी सहायक कंपनियां सटीकता के संबंध में कोई प्रतिनिधित्व नहीं करती हैं; यहां निहित या अन्यथा प्रदान की गई किसी भी जानकारी की पूर्णता या विश्वसनीयता और इसके द्वारा उसी के संबंध में किसी भी दायित्व को अस्वीकार करें। जानकारी अद्यतन, पूर्णता, संशोधन, सत्यापन और संशोधन के अधीन है और यह भौतिक रूप से बदल सकती है। इसकी सूचना किसी भी क्षेत्राधिकार में किसी भी व्यक्ति द्वारा वितरण या उपयोग के लिए अभिप्रेत नहीं है, जहां ऐसा वितरण या उपयोग कानून या विनियमन के विपरीत होगा या बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा या उसके सहयोगियों को किसी भी लाइसेंसिंग या पंजीकरण आवश्यकताओं के अधीन करेगा । उल्लिखित सामग्री और सूचना के आधार पर किसी भी वित्तीय निर्णय लेने के लिए पाठक द्वारा किए गए किसी भी प्रत्यक्ष/अप्रत्यक्ष नुकसान या देयता के लिए बैंक ऑफ बड़ौदा जिम्मेदार नहीं होगा । कोई भी वित्तीय निर्णय लेने से पहले अपने वित्तीय सलाहकार से सलाह जरूर लें।
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Till recently, methods that wine makers used to decide upon to produce have been mostly subjective. Without proper information, it was mostly a guess work. The wine industry is one of the oldest in the world and has dived into modern technological innovations to optimize production and save costs. Artificial intelligence is assisting vineyards world over from soil analysis to customer wine selection and pricing decisions.
Technology is heavily influencing the value chain.
According to the International Organisation of Vine and Wine, wine production reached a record level of 293 million hectolitres in 2018. As per a report by Zion Market Research, global wine market is expected to generate revenue of around USD 423.59 billion by the end of 2023, growing at a CAGR of around 5.8% between 2017 and 2023.
In Australia, GAIA (Geospatial Artificial Intelligence for Agriculture) uses AI software and a satellite image library to plot every vineyard in the country. GAIA is a cloudbased, automated solution for vineyard identification and mapping. Deep learning neural networks are responsible for GAIA's ability to identify features of vegetation, and allow it to continuously improve. GAIA improves classification of vineyards and crop conditions by analysing the data it collects through deep neural networks.
Developed via a European Union research consortium, vineyard-monitoring robot Vinescout, uses an array of technologies for wine selection. VineScout utilizes an infrared sensor and a multispectral camera to respectively measure the temperature of plant leaves and the amount of water contained within the plants to let growers know if the plants are getting enough water, along with their current level of maturity and robustness.
Ailytic, a South Australian tech company, has developed an AI software to collect data from production and use it to analyze variables such as temperature and inventory. Then it generates an optimal production schedule based on the analysis, allowing companies to maximize their time and money.
Tastry, a sensory sciences company based in California, uses machine learning to teach artificial intelligence to “taste” – and this technology is shaking up the wine industry. Tastry’s technology decodes aroma and flavor profiles by chemically analyzing thousands of wines in their lab. Then Tastry identifies the unique consumer palate of each individual that takes a quiz in a store our on their app.
Modern technology is changing the way we consume our wine. Tech is at play at the back end for the production process and in the front helping us make better wine choices
Credit :Akhil Handa
AI-driven Architecture
Dear Reader,
The arrival of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, and more in the health and fitness world has brought a remarkable change in this industry. It has changed the way people used to exercise and keep themselves fit and healthy. Now, a visit to gym or health club is no longer needed to stay fit; these technologies have made it pretty easier to do all those exercises from the comfort of your home.
Zenia is a popular fitness startup that uses computer vision to develop and deploy an AI-driven fitness trainer. Users can choose from thousands of yoga asanas and do it from the comfort of their home. The AI-based trainer in the app helps them to correct their posture. The company has received huge funding during 2020 that has added to its valuation.
Aaptiv, the popular fitness startup connects people to a wide range of fitness trainers for home and outdoor workouts. Users can do the wellness sessions provided by trainers on their own without the need for equipment. In short, the app offers a no-equipment workout. Each one of Aaptiv's thousands of workouts, which span every type of exercise and a wide variety of activities, combine the guiding voice of an expert Aaptiv trainer with motivating music. This audio-based format eliminates distractions and provides the flexibility many people require - allowing them to focus on their fitness goals, as it suits them.
Tonal, the home fitness startup raised a huge sum of $110 million in its latest round of funding. The startup received this funding from the existing investor L Catterton and the new investors Mousse Partners, Delta-v Capital and Amazon’s Alexa Fund along with renowned athletes Michelle Wie, Paul George, Bobby Wagner, and Stephen Curry. With this funding, Tonal’s total funding has reached up to $200 million.Tonal is a home fitness application that focuses on training users smartly. Users can choose a coach-led workout, make their own workout, track their progress and achieve fitness goals. Digital weights, 170 moves with one equipment and adjustable arms are some of the key features of this app.
Freeletics, the digital fitness firm provides tools to promote and offer mindset coaching, mental strength, confidence, and physical fitness among people. The fitness app uses artificial intelligence to offer its services. This AI-powered fitness app has secured $25M Series B funding led by U.S.-based JAZZ Venture Partners and Causeway Media Partners, with support from KKCG. Freeletics has more than 48 million users in more than 160 countries.
The modern fitness apps are facilitating all types of fitness, including yoga, meditation, aerobics and other exercises. This growing popularity and use of fitness applications are one of the biggest reasons that investors worldwide consider them profitable and investing huge money in them.
Credits : Akhil Handa,Manisha Gawle
