Ash Amin

Data Serenader doing AI things.
Fellow Data Scientist @pega.
Formerly @BFAGlobal. 2x @FletcherSchool. 1x @Princeton.

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

@jam_croissant Assuming SPX 6K in ~Jan '25:
=> The rally started in Oct '23, when SPX was ~4K & US10Y 🫵 5%
=> More importantly, low is likely to be 20% ⬇️, & not reached until late '25
=> Rally likely starts in 9-12 mths when admin gets worried about prolonged negative wealth effect (guess)

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

.@TheCatalystFund - A $40M pre-seed fund focused on climate resilience that builds on the global accelerator supercharging tech startups since 2015 under @carrarom's leadership. More here: https://t.co/AROBnKZgO6

@BFAGlobal @MaxBayen #KarenWaithaka

[Techpoint Africa @TechpointAfrica]

Catalyst Fund has invested $1.8 million in nine African climate startups six months after closing the first round of its $40 million fund.

https://t.co/HvQ9Cxbxum

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Taylor Swift tours and Generative AI are two of the coolest things to happen last year, but one of them is still not quite fully baked. Here's my wishlist of four things that could take care of that in 2024.

#GeneratieveAI #InclusiveInnovation #LastMile #Fintech

[BFA Global @BFAGlobal]

At BFA Global, we have been following developments in #GenAI with great interest and testing different models. @ashamin highlights three things he would love to see in 2024 before deploying GenAI as interactive agents at the last mile.

Read more: https://t.co/TsYgPm0cxy

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

100 #fintech ventures by 2026 to build #climateresilience of vulnerable communities and the planet, brought to you by #TECA! Wave 1 of fintech-enabled startups in the blue economy on the eastern shores of Africa seeded, in partnership w/ @FSDAfrica. Intro video below.

[BFA Global @BFAGlobal]

We're seeking to create solutions that improve the livelihoods of people living in blue spaces…while conserving the same spaces. This is #TECA. Learn more https://t.co/VEP0IY0h9P

#blueconomy #climateresilience #entrepreneurship

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

@themacrotourist Damage control firepower for when JPow goes to town on the long end, perhaps?

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Refreshing take on the question "what does
social impact mean for microfinance
institutions?" From @60_decibels. Components of Microfinance Index in image.

[60 Decibels @60_decibels]

The 60 Decibels Microfinance Index is here!
Take a look at the findings of the world’s first microfinance social performance report based entirely on customer voice and supported by catalytic grant funding from @TPFimpact and @Ceniarth: https://t.co/5dL8KCFS38

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

@themacrotourist To the extent that a decent chunk of covid fiscal stimmy went into crypto, wonder if shitco and defi implosions will contribute to wealth effect Fed seeks. Thereby sparing markets a wee bit of Fed clubbing.🙏

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

@profplum99 Must be a slow news day at BB. Making credit, the lifeblood of commerce, sustainably available for low-income folks around the world who have no credit history or collateral is no joke. Not a perfect system, but its helped 100Ms over decades.

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Fascinating, in-depth study on how Americans think about AI. And an amazing go-to for all the things that AI touches in our daily lives!
https://t.co/7usJXrTH9C

[Pew Research Center @pewresearch]

NEW: Americans see promise in the ways developments in artificial intelligence and human enhancement could improve daily life and human abilities, yet public views are tied to how they would be used and what constraints would be in place. https://t.co/rxywi55QA5

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Was a pleasure to chat about #Inclusive #FinancialSystems with @Zapoh65 and @victor_malu. Thx for organizing, @CFI_Accion! Details of the work from led by @AspenFSP is here: https://t.co/OvJtBhywbs

[BFA Global @BFAGlobal]

Happening today at 14:00 GMT (Nov 4)!

A discussion on building an inclusive financial system for all. Hear from @idarademacher @ashamin #GabrielaZapata and @victor_malu. @AspenInstitute @BFAGlobal @FSDKe #finclusionweek

Register here ➡️ https://t.co/5rp31LJQsC

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

The #DF4CR Framework can now be explored in all its glory at this scrollytelling-y, interactive-y website: https://t.co/VXLeOflgYn

Additional discussions from the launch event is here: https://t.co/P0NbZ9hoLX

From Taskforce sponsored by @PayPal, convened by
@BFAGlobal/@CF_BFA

[BFA Global @BFAGlobal]

The #DF4CR Framework outlines actions we can all take now to enable the world’s 3.3 billion people most vulnerable to the impact of #climatechange to access #climateresilience solutions. Learn more: https://t.co/djExpjZhdC

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Do check out the Digital Finance for Climate Resilience (#DF4CR) Investment Brief which outlines opportunities for early-stage investors, incubators & accelerators!
https://t.co/CXHAe9vSlv
From Taskforce sponsored by @PayPal, convened by @BFAGlobal / @CF_BFA

[PayPal News @PayPalNews]

.@PayPal is proud to support the Catalyst Fund, an inclusive tech accelerator working on key opportunities in #DF4CR

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Good stuff here, as the "financial inclusion" folks continue to converge on what #FinancialHealth entails.

For Concepts and Considerations:
https://t.co/Wp6zc5idaI

For policymakers:
https://t.co/5HjewmvHoc

[BFA Global @BFAGlobal]

We're glad to see @benonimpact & our #FinnSalud team's work featured in the latest @UNSGSA #financialhealth report! https://t.co/0N8cIicFxL
The program funded by @MetLife developed a #financialmeasurement tool to help ensure better products & services for people in #Mexico.

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

"E-commerce platforms offer streamlined, end-to-end solutions that enable sellers to transact with customers at scale. ... [informal online commerce] is ... peer-to-peer and offers small-scale buyers and sellers greater flexibility to customize transactions to meet their needs.

[CGAP @CGAP]

Millions of excluded female entrepreneurs are using a mix of social media platforms to change their lives. Here’s how: https://t.co/nLTvmHTVN6

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

A cool infographic coming out of the #DF4CR Task Force of climate and financial service experts @BFAGlobal convened with @WorldResources, @CGAP, @PayPal and the team of the @UNFCCC
#RacetoResilience. The first joint publication is here: https://t.co/rvwYzcY6uR

[BFA Global @BFAGlobal]

Five #fintech enablers can help #climateresilience solutions overcome the barriers that currently prevent climate-focused innovations from reaching the world’s most vulnerable people. Learn more from this infographic developed by the #DF4CR Task Force: https://t.co/jDLiUMMBHP

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

The world has seen a decade of #unbanked progress, with 1.2 billion adults gaining access to a #bank or #digital account. But are our global #financialsystems inclusive? Read @AspenFSP’s latest report: https://t.co/bQPjxrsK5F

@AspenInstitute @CNTR4growth @BFAGlobal

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Very rewarding exercise engaging w/ @AspenFSP on new #econresearch highlighting 4 principles to build #inclusive #financialsystems. Guidelines include centering #equity, measuring by #outcomes, & more! Report here: https://t.co/bQPjxrKluf

@AspenInstitute @CNTR4growth @BFAGlobal

[BFA Global @BFAGlobal]

The world has seen a decade of #unbanked progress, with 1.2 billion adults gaining access to a #bank or #digital account. But are our global #financialsystems inclusive? Read @AspenFSP’s latest report in collaboration with @CTNR4growth: https://t.co/uDQ1BxhJoG

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Absolute treasure trove of information from @UNCDF for anyone interested in #InclusiveDigitalEconomies and #GenderEquality!

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Join @GSMA's @ArameAwanismm and @BFAGlobal's @mr_z_ro for a discussion on future business models of mobile money, especially in the face of various disruptive forces, on Jul 8!

[GSMA Mobile for Development @GSMAm4d]

Join #MobileMoney Senior Insights Manager @ArameAwanismm and @BFAGlobal Thursday 8 July at 12:00GMT for a LinkedIn Live to learn more about how existing mobile money business models are being challenged: https://t.co/SAMYOQ25BN

[Ash Amin @ashamin]

Sage words from @AkanshaKasera and #MalikaAnand of @CF_BFA, identifying four changes to the investment funnel that can greatly impact the funding landscape for women founders and address the gender funding gap!

[NextBillion @NextBillion]

Check out @NextBillion's most read article of May:

Building Inclusion Into the Investment Process: Four Steps for Addressing Bias Against Women #Startup Founders

https://t.co/vdB1tBWcwy

@BFAGlobal @CF_BFA #GenderEquality #WomenEntrepreneurs