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- Andrea Pisoni, MD and head of data at OCBC, joins B Capital as head of AI.
- Pisoni’s new role will involve more hands-on coding and software engineering.
Andrea Pisoni, the managing director and head of data at OCBC, has recently made a significant career move to become the head of AI at B Capital. Pisoni played a crucial role in the success of OCBC’s Wingman coding assistant, powered by generative AI. During his six-year tenure at OCBC, he quickly rose through the ranks from vice president to executive director, and eventually to managing director.
In his new role at B Capital, Pisoni expressed excitement about getting back to more hands-on work, which will involve coding and software engineering. His time at OCBC also saw him actively contributing to open-source programming, with over 230 GitHub contributions in recent years.
B Capital, founded by Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin, has been focusing on investing in fintech ventures, including crypto prime-brokerage firm FalconX and digital asset staking firm Figment. Saverin’s firm has been keen on recruiting top AI talent, making Pisoni’s move a strategic one for both parties.
This shift highlights the growing importance of AI expertise in the financial and tech sectors, as well as the allure of venture capital firms for seasoned professionals like Pisoni.
