Behind the AI Curtain: How Explainability Builds Trust and Transparency - Vinay Kumar - Arya AI

In this episode, we sit down with Vinay Kumar, the founder and CEO of Arya.ai, a leading AI platform designed to make artificial intelligence accessible, explainable, and safe for enterprises—particularly in the banking and financial services industries. Join us as Vinay shares his journey from a small town in Andhra Pradesh, India, to the cutting-edge world of AI, starting with his formative years at IIT Bombay and progressing to his current work with Arya.ai. Vinay dives into Arya.ai’s mission: to democratize complex AI while ensuring it’s auditable, transparent, and aligned with user goals. His journey began with the development of a STEM research assistant, InvenZone.com, and evolved into Arya.ai, an AI platform for enterprises that deploys deep learning solutions quickly and responsibly. Vinay discusses Arya.ai's role in creating AI systems that adapt to the unique needs of the financial sector, prioritizing safety and explainability to help organizations build trust with AI technologies.