Oct 06 2024 33 mins 5
In this episode of Superhuman AI: Decoding the Future, Zain and Hassan are joined by Sherry Jiang, co-founder and CEO of Peek. Sherry takes us on a journey from her days at Google and Amazon to launching her own fintech startup. We hear why she left behind her high-flying tech career to follow her passion for financial innovation, driven by a desire to build something truly impactful.
Sherry dives deep into the game-changing potential of AI, sharing how Peek is making personal finance smarter, easier, and more accessible to everyone. Plus, we discover how platforms like Cursor are enabling non-tech-savvy users to create powerful applications, leveling the playing field for all.
Listen in for Sherry’s insights into Singapore’s thriving startup scene and her personal philosophy on entrepreneurship. Whether it’s harnessing AI for financial freedom or embracing curiosity and resilience in the face of challenges, Sherry’s story is packed with valuable lessons for innovators and dreamers alike.
What we talk about:
(1:32) – Who is Sherry Jiang?
(4:26) – Tips for people new to Cursor
(7:09) – What do people need to know before they start developing an app?
(10:15) – What qualities do people need to have when developing apps with little experience?
(13:44) – Examples of successful apps developed on Sherry’s AI course
(18:15) – What is Peek?
(21:04) – What inspired Sherry to build Peek?
(23:28) – What is Sherry’s approach to building wealth?
(27:28) – What was the journey like going from employee to founder?
(33:16) – What is the startup scene like in Singapore?
