Chief financial officer
Analytical articles and news reports are our primary tools for understanding the world of finance and trading. The desire to look behind the screen and learn the internal processes that affect all areas of our lives from one of the people who form the modern financial system is too strong to resist. Our guest today is Dorothy Early, Chief Financial Officer at TechBerry, one of the leaders and innovators in the trading market.
– Mrs. Early, let’s start with a frank and direct question: how difficult is it for a woman to hold such an important position, and how difficult was it to get it?
– Thank you for starting the conversation with this question. In the modern, dynamic world, where we correct the mistakes of our ancestors and lose our primitive habits, the issue of equality is very acute. That is why I always cite my company TechBerry as an example. Our policy is based on a single requirement – competence. If a person is a specialist in his industry, then absolutely all company verticals are open to him.
This not only creates an amazing, warm atmosphere in the team but also allows you to achieve incredible results organically.
– What is a good result for you? How do you measure company and personal success?
– Great question. Many of those who operate in the financial sector say that unconditional success is preserving primary capital. That is, the market is so unpredictable that if you were able to save the amount with which you started after a while, then this is a victory. And if you were able to offset inflation and earn some money, then you are a superstar.
I am far from such thoughts. For me, the world of finance is a raging sea in which you must learn to stay on the surface. And when you learn this and feel confident, then you can dive into the depths for pearls. It makes no sense to associate your work with such a predatory and changing industry if you do not set ambitious goals for yourself. In addition, no one will believe in a trader who does not believe in himself.
– It sounds not only motivating but also tricky. How to meet such requests?
– Everything is straightforward. There is a rule that I constantly repeat to both my children and colleagues – never say that you know everything. We are learning all our life. Those who forget about it begin to stagnate. Many people think that if you stop, you will remain standing still, but no. You will degrade. We are like sharks that never stop because of movement and development – this is life. Especially in business.
– Correct words, in my opinion. Given the context of our conversation, could you highlight your thoughts on the prospects for the market and business in the near future?
– I will take the liberty of drawing parallels between the people of my profession with doctors and lawyers. When people find out what we do, everyone immediately tries to get professional advice. I am compelled to disappoint them: no specific guidance or tricks in my profession. The market and financial systems are living organisms woven from the symbiotic relationships of many other organisms. Its complexity and versatility can drive you crazy. It’s worth it because it can bring incredible profits and pleasure if you find the pulse of this system.
That is why you need a reliable team consisting not just of intelligent people but of people with exceptional and unique intellectual temperaments.
– Could you explain this statement in more detail?
– Indeed, the fact is that people, like financiers, tend to see the obvious. At the same time, everyone can make mistakes. In our time, the key mistake is neglect.
Specifically, I’m talking about neglecting the technological breakthrough mankind has made in a couple of decades. The result was the opportunity not only to take advantage of new tools but also to create new, innovative products with their help.
A vivid example is artificial intelligence, based on which our company forms the general line of development and support of our flagship products. Even to the most optimistic specialist, learning opportunities and development limits are not apparent today. Given the results that show our algorithm now, the future will be incredible. That said, I want to emphasize that I don’t mean that a program can be more intelligent than a human. However, I do not rule it out. In our industry, the most important skill is the ability to avoid mistakes. What I see today convinces me that our AI is up to the task and has room to grow.
– Does the role of your specialists remain leading in this process?
– Definitely, yes. Our working philosophy is to see and anticipate each process and trouble, so it needs the best and the most innovative team you can imagine. Do not forget that our company is a developer of innovative software, artificial intelligence that can help even experienced traders. Understanding processes is the first step for us. It all starts with forming something like patterns that need to be integrated into artificial intelligence algorithms.
– Sounds incredibly interesting. It looks like soon artificial intelligence and machines will deprive you and me of work.
– In my case, this is unlikely. Behind all our products are not only technology but also people. People who are exceptional specialists in their field. They form the algorithms and thought processes of artificial intelligence. Yes, when it comes to our trading software, it can look like magic. When you glance behind the curtain – hundreds of magicians are making this magic.
– Based on your experience, can you tell me what will be the next big thing in the financial sphere?
– We often get confused and forget that predicting the future is just a trick. Sometimes behind it lies the ability to adapt quickly. You will never be at a loss by having a plan for any market turn or financial system reaction. You will be able to react to events with such speed that, from the sideline, it will seem that you knew in advance.
With such a solid and innovative artificial intelligence system as ours, it becomes possible to react quickly and predict events. Just do not confuse predicting and fortune telling. In the first case, upcoming changes are based on facts and data. It is logical, understandable, and structured. The more variables it includes, the more accurate it is. Our AI does this, and no one person can do it with the same quality.
Thus, the concept of the Black Swan, which has been used to justify all the recent financial crashes and losses and is based on the occurrence of events that cannot be predicted, will soon become a myth and history. Everything can be predicted. Humans can’t do it; our AI can.
– Even the discussion of these global topics makes one dizzy. Given all that we have discussed, do you have any specific forecast for the future?
– This is something we shouldn’t do. We are far from being as perfect as our algorithms and artificial intelligence. And even they cannot give us a clear picture of tomorrow. Although brilliantly cope with financial and economic performance.
If we discuss something invariable, I am sure progress will be one of the few constants. Artificial intelligence will be one of humanity’s priority goals, and I am thrilled that we at Techberry are at the forefront of this process.
