ALFI European Risk Management Conference
A multifaceted perspective
Alik’s professional background is in AI consulting as a machine learning and AI product team leader, and venture capital as a research associate in one of Peter Thiel's funds. Alik is also leading researcher and educator in the machine learning field, having taught and developed the machine learning course at the University of Toronto Master's of Mathematical Finance program, as well as many workshops and classes around the world. Alik is also a PhD candidate and Vanier Scholar at the University of Toronto, studying applications of machine learning in quantitative finance and he has published papers at the intersection of quantitative finance, AI, and responsible investing in leading journals. Currently, Alik serves as the co-founder and CEO of Sibli, a technology company at the cutting-edge of Generative AI in investment management.
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Generative AI has become a transformative force in many industries, prompting organisations to devise roadmaps for this groundbreaking technology. However, its rapid evolution and recent rise to prominence have left many grappling with the most effective practical applications.
Alik Sokolov, a pioneer in applications of Generative AI in the fields of investment research and risk management, will share his experience and illustrate practical use cases through which leading asset managers are currently putting this technology into practice.
Alik will dissect which facets of Generative AI are becoming commoditised, while identifying challenges and opportunities to gain a competitive edge. Furthermore, he will provide invaluable insights into navigating the decision-making process between building and buying, weighing the benefits of using pre-trained Generative AI models versus investing in training them.
Join us as Alik shares his expertise, empowering you to navigate the complexities of Generative AI with confidence and clarity.
Co-Founder and CEO