In The Blink of AI with Georgie Healy Simplifying Taxes with AI: Inside Angela Shi’s Journey with Luna at Empathetic AI
Nov 28, 2024
Angela Shi, CEO and co-founder of Empathetic AI, shares her remarkable journey from finance veteran to tech entrepreneur. She introduces Luna, an AI tax assistant designed to simplify complex tax processes and enhance productivity for tax professionals. Angela discusses the importance of human expertise in developing AI and how Empathetic AI addresses crucial data sensitivity issues. She opens up about her challenges as an immigrant and introverted founder, offering valuable insights on entrepreneurship and personal growth in the tech industry.
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Angela's Journey to Founding Empathetic AI
- Angela Shi's finance background (accountant to CFO) inspired Empathetic AI.
- Her roles at tech-driven companies sparked her interest in using AI to solve financial complexities.
Luna's Use Cases
- Luna helps tax professionals optimize complex tax scenarios by doing research.
- It can also handle simple tax questions, though its primary focus is B2B.
Luna's Capabilities
- Luna is a vertical large language model trained on tax legislation since 1936.
- It helps tax professionals with research, optimization, and providing reasoned advice.