Investment - Grow your money with these next gen tools
by Senthil Kumaran | at MinneBar 11
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 technology executive, architect, and educator with over 30 years of experience in software engineering and leadership. He has driven digital transformation and technological innovation across various sectors, including healthcare, finance, retail, and manufacturing. His expertise includes strategic IT leadership, cloud-native architecture, enterprise architecture, and the implementation of advanced technologies like applied AI and machine learning to create scalable, impactful solutions. He is also a recognized thought leader in applying agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
Kumaran currently serves as the CIO at MNGI Digestive Health and holds a part-time position as an Adjunct Professor at Concordia University. In this academic role, he teaches courses in software engineering, emerging technologies, and data management. He is also a sought-after speaker who has presented at over 100 technical and healthcare conferences on the intersection of technology, healthcare, and AI.
As the technical co-founder of Virtuwell, a pioneering telehealth platform, Kumaran designed and implemented a HIPAA-compliant system that served over one million patients, earning a 98%+ positive feedback rating. His contributions included developing clinical decision support systems and optimizing patient engagement workflows. At Virtuwell, he led the AI, Machine Learning, and Enterprise Architecture group, driving over $100 million in savings, innovation, and growth through digital product development.
He holds a Master's in Electronics Engineering from Bharathiar University, India, and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. He is also an active contributor to various nonprofits and frequently presents at technology events worldwide.