Launchpad Studio announces finance startup cohort, focused on applied-ML

Launchpad Studio, an acceleration program by Google, has announced a new cohort focused on finance startups utilizing applied machine learning for various innovative solutions. This cohort includes startups like Celo, Starling Bank, and Go-Jek, among others, from across nine countries. These startups aim to tackle challenges in financial inclusion, stable currencies, and identity verification, leveraging machine learning and blockchain technologies. Participants receive 1:1 mentoring and access to Google's resources, including its product managers and ML research teams, to enhance their product development and drive global economic growth. Since its inception in 2015, Google Developers Launchpad has fostered a global network aimed at solving significant world challenges through innovation, and this initiative continues that mission by supporting diverse startups in creating inclusive financial products and services.