Investment - Grow your money with these next gen tools
by Senthil Kumaran | at MinneBar 11 | 2:45 – 3:35 in Stephen Leacock | View Schedule
Lot of software engineers and analysts know how to work with code and build better product. We have little clue about how to save and invest and have fun. Traditional wealth advisor's or Financial planners have a lack of continuous education and lack time to communicate and discuss problems as they come up. White House Council of Economic Advisors estimates that advice tainted by conflicts of interest costs investors $17 billion annually.
Mobile devices and Crowd funding has changed the investment market in the last 5 years. We now have access to many of these tools and in this presentation we will see how we can leverage this at zero cost. There are many avenues to invest now. Angel investment in startups. Peer to Peer investing , simple stock, ETF purchase with zero commission, concept or folio investment, real estate crowd investment. Let us see the investment playing field and how it fits your life style. We will also try to find answers for some of commonly asked questions
- Do I need to still continue with traditional mutual fund investing in my 401K?.
- How much do I need to invest in ROTH IRA?
- Is Robinhood the future stock investment platform?.
- How to move from crowd funding to crowd investing?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of new generation online investment advisors compared with your traditional wealth advisors?
Senthil Kumaran
Senthil S. Kumaran is a seasoned technology leader, architect, and educator with over 30 years of expertise in software engineering, applied AI, and emerging technologies. He is the co-founder of Virtuwell, a leading telehealth clinic in the Midwest that has served over a million patients with a 98%+ positive feedback rating, revolutionizing access to convenient and affordable healthcare. He is currently serving as VP of IT Systems at a Senior Care company.
A former leader in HealthPartners' AI, Machine Learning, and Enterprise Architecture group, Senthil has driven innovations in HIPAA-compliant systems, predictive analytics, and digital transformation. His expertise spans healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing, with a focus on scalable cloud solutions, enterprise architecture, and digital product development.
An accomplished conference speaker and adjunct professor at Concordia University, Senthil blends hands-on expertise with a passion for mentoring. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and a Master's in Electronics Engineering from Bharathiar University, India. Senthil is also an active contributor to nonprofits and a regular presenter at leading technology events worldwide.