Product Evenings VAN: Building the Future of Financial Products
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Product Evenings VAN:Building the Future of Financial Products
We hosted a forward-looking discussion in Vancouver where product leaders explored how AI was transforming the way financial products were imagined, built, and experienced, making them smarter, safer, and more human than ever before.
Relive the highlights of Product Evenings VAN: Building the Future of Financial Products with Ainara Sainz, Katrina Stevenson, and Nene Azu in the photo gallery. Download and share your favorites, and don't miss the next event!
"Be comfortable with understanding the limitations of AI, and where human involvement begins.”
- Nene Azu, AI Product Lead, RBC Borealis
Ainara Sainz
Staff Product Designer
Ainara Sainz is a Staff Product Designer at Wealthsimple known for her work on consumer-focused financial products and digital experiences. She thrives in fast-paced environments and brings over a decade of experience designing for startups and product teams. Her recent work includes improving clarity in crypto flows (staking, coin swaps) and crafting reward-driven designs that deepen customer trust.
Katrina Stevenson
Technical Product Manager
Katrina Stevenson is a Technical Product Manager at KOHO, leading initiatives that blend AI-driven insights with customer-focused product development. With experience across fintech and emerging technologies, Katrina specializes in driving collaboration between engineering, data, and business teams to build products that are both secure and user-friendly.
Nene Azu
AI Product Lead
Nene Azu leads AI product innovation in credit and fraud risk at RBC Borealis, designing systems that detect anomalies, manage credit decisions, and secure financial integrity. With a foundation in machine learning and risk modelling, he bridges technical insight and strategic product development in financial services.
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