Ashwin Kumar

Ashwin Kumar is a fintech startup founder and advisor known for his expertise in machine learning and automation in the finance industry.

He co-founded and led Sway Finance, a Y Combinator-backed startup focusing on automating bookkeeping for small businesses using machine learning technologies.

Ashwin's educational background includes a BA in Accounting and Business Economics from UCLA and a program in Startups at Y Combinator, reflecting his strong foundation in both business and entrepreneurial skills.

Having held various positions at reputable organizations, Ashwin's experience spans from being a Product Manager in Banking-as-a-Service to roles in data science, machine learning engineering, and business development.

He has also dabbled in investment banking, gaining valuable insights from his time at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and The Mercanti Group.

Ashwin's contributions to the fintech and startup ecosystem can be seen through his writings on platforms like startuppitch.substack.com where he shares his expertise and insights with the community.