AI and Fiancial Inclusion: A Q&A with Tala's CEO
Hosted by the Online MBA Student Association
- March 21, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us for an exclusive Q&A webinar with Shivani Siroya, CEO and founder of Tala, the largest financial platform built exclusively for the global majority. Tala is revolutionizing financial access by offering credit and financial services to underserved communities worldwide. In this engaging session, Shivani will share her unique journey of building and scaling Tala into a global fintech leader, driven by a mission to promote financial inclusion for populations often excluded from traditional financial systems.
Throughout the webinar, Shivani will offer insights into Tala’s mission and its innovative approach to solving the barriers to access for millions of people. She’ll discuss how Tala has leveraged AI and data science to create an ethical, accessible and effective credit-scoring model that serves customers in emerging markets. With a focus on both technology and impact, this session will provide valuable lessons in how businesses can blend purpose with profit to make a meaningful social impact.
This webinar is an excellent opportunity to learn from a visionary leader about the challenges and opportunities involved in launching and growing a successful business with a mission-driven focus. Shivani will discuss the personal and professional experiences that have shaped her career, as well as the lessons she has learned about leadership, innovation and scaling a business internationally.
Key highlights of the webinar:
- Shivani’s journey: Discover how Shivani’s path led her to found Tala, including the challenges she faced and the driving factors behind her decision to launch a platform dedicated to financial inclusion.
- Tala’s mission & impact: Learn about Tala’s commitment to addressing key barriers to financial access and how the company’s work is positively impacting millions of underserved individuals worldwide.
- Tech and innovation: Gain insights into how AI and data science are reshaping the future of credit scoring and risk management in emerging markets.
- Vision for the future: Hear about Tala’s plans for the future and how the company intends to continue pushing the boundaries of financial inclusion over the next decade.
The webinar will conclude with a live Q&A session, where you’ll have the chance to ask Shivani questions and get personalized advice on leadership, entrepreneurship and the fintech industry. This is a not-to-miss opportunity to connect with one of fintech’s most inspiring leaders and gain practical knowledge that can be applied to your own career.