In this episode of “Rex & Simon Talk Fintech,” we delve into the current state of OpenAI and its implications for the fintech industry. We discuss OpenAI’s recent $6.6 billion VC round at a $157 billion valuation, making it the third-largest private tech company in the world. Is this peak OpenAI, or is there more to come?

We explore the competitive landscape of AI models, the productivity paradox in tech, and how AI promises to impact productivity growth. Linking OpenAI’s advancements to fintech innovation, we analyze how AI is reshaping financial services—from serving overlooked customers to disrupting traditional financial jobs.

We also discuss the potential for AI to empower vertical SaaS platforms, the emergence of RPA 2.0 for automating complex tasks, and the challenges of integrating AI into consumer fintech products. The conversation touches on regulatory hurdles, AI hallucinations in finance, and the role of AI in wealth management and personal admin.

Join us as we unpack whether we’re at peak OpenAI and what the future holds for AI in fintech.

Simon Taylor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sytaylor/

0:00 - Introduction: Tech Lifting and Last Man Standing

0:39 - OpenAI’s $6.6B VC Round and Valuation

1:26 - Is OpenAI at Its Peak?

2:02 - Competitive Dynamics in AI Models

3:07 - The Productivity Paradox in Tech

4:14 - AI’s Promise for Productivity Growth

5:26 - Linking OpenAI to Fintech Innovation

6:30 - Fintech’s Growth Post-Mobile Era

7:23 - Success Stories: Nubank and Super Apps

8:00 - Serving Overlooked Customers in Fintech

9:26 - AI Disrupting Financial Services Jobs

10:06 - Beyond Cost Reduction: Creating New Products

11:01 - AI Empowering Vertical SaaS Platforms

13:14 - RPA 2.0: Automating Complex Tasks

16:11 - The Search for Consumer AI Fintechs

17:17 - Challenges of AI Hallucinations in Finance

18:18 - Regulatory Hurdles in AI Financial Advice

20:26 - AI in Wealth Management and Personal Admin

24:14 - Packaging AI for Consumer Use

26:24 - Conclusion: Is This Peak OpenAI?