Mastercard's new AI Shopping Assistant aims to revolutionize online shopping 🛍️💳; Khosla Ventures bucks VC slowdown trend 📈

FinTech is Eating the World, 1 December

Hey Everyone,

TGIF! Another crazy week is about to pass… 🫣 Let’s end it on a high note as today we’re looking at Mastercard's new AI Shopping Assistant (how it aims to revolutionize online shopping & why Mastercard is entering Klarna’s territory + more deep dives into Mastercard, and AI + Finance), and Khosla Ventures that bucks VC slowdown trend (what they are up to & what’s next + resources to help you raising money - family offices list, no intro VCs, angel investors, etc.). So let’s jump straight into the awesome stuff 🌶

Mastercard's new AI Shopping Assistant aims to revolutionize online shopping 🛍️💳

The launch 🚀 Payments giant Mastercard MA 0.00%↑ recently unveiled its new AI-powered shopping assistant, Shopping Muse, which provides consumers with personalized and tailored product recommendations while shopping online.

Developed by Mastercard's Dynamic Yield division, Shopping Muse seeks to recreate the interactive, human experience of shopping in a physical store through the use of artificial intelligence.

Let’s take a closer look at what it’s all about and how Mastercard can win here big time.