TL;DR: We created five graphs to give a better understanding of why financial inclusion is relevant. Each graph explores topics such as bank account ownership, debit card ownership, savings, access to Internet and mobile banking, and having a minimum wage job. Financial inclusion is not an abstract concept. As we mentioned in a previous blog […]
TL;DR: In this blog, we focus on how financial inclusion for women helps achieve gender equality. Financial inclusion doesn’t occur in isolation; it’s a combination of financial, digital, and wage gaps. Joint efforts in each of these areas doesn’t only foster gender equality, but it also collaborates with women’s safety and wellbeing. Financial inclusion is […]
TL;DR: We had a chat with Damian Tanenbaum, our new Chief Operating and People Officer, about what makes a team successful. He talked about working smart, establishing good communication channels between team members, and the main reasons he was drawn into Blankfactor. Damian Tanenbaum joined Blankfactor a month ago as the new Chief Operating and […]
TL;DR: Data silos, information that is isolated within a single team or application, are a pain in the neck. Breaking them up requires a company-wide effort, which ranges from technical integration to changes in management and company culture. This article provides relevant food for thought for managers interested in breaking data silos within their organization. […]
TD;LR: Does the popularity of dating apps outshine their level of success in the world of dating? This dating app blog post focuses on the ELO and Gale-Shapely algorithms as much as collaborative filtering as it contrasts dating apps that function by swiping and those that do so through user questionnaires. With the first, the […]
As machine learning systems become more ubiquitous, we should identify which kinds of bias in machine learning affect how people of racial, cultural, and sexual minorities access financial products and information. There are significant benefits to machine learning-based applications. However, developers, researchers, and experts must also look at what it means to use such tools […]
When your company is needing talent, where do you lean on inhouse development vs outsourcing? We’ll help you answer that question. Most companies juggle gigantic tasks. Leveraging emerging technologies, looking for funding, and asking important questions about developing an appropriate business model are some of the biggest hurdles in the early stages. But there comes […]
There was a lot that happened during 2021. Out of hundreds of stories and reports, here’s our list of the five key technology events that defined the year. Okay, saying that 2021 was an eventful year would be an understatement. Although restrictions eased, most of us still spent most of our time at home. As […]
Nearly 80% of the world’s businesses run on COBOL, a first-generation programming language. With so many systems depending on ancient IT structures, how does the future of fintech and technology rely on legacy modernization? This past spring, tens of millions of Americans waited weeks for their unemployment benefits. There were delays in 19 states, and […]
In 2015, the United Nations established the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a “shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet.” The core of such document is the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, which tackle issues such as water, poverty, climate, urbanization, and science and technology. Although such goals are a call to […]
