EQT Motherbrain – AI to re-define VC
Together with a full-stack team of software developers, data scientists, ML engineers, and UX designers I was part of building Motherbrain – An internal tool at EQT that scans the startup universe for leading signals in the digital footprints of companies. It sifts through millions of data points every day to find the unexpected. I was the lead designer on Motherbrain, creating an experience that infused AI into ciritical processes and enabled intelligence at scale for investment professionals in their daily work. Unfortunately the project is very hush hush, as you might imagine, and I'm not allowed to share specific details, screenshots or mockups.
Overview
Motherbrain is a critical tool for investment professionals across many business lines at EQT. Being very data heavy, one of the main challenges was filtering out signal from noise and deliver insights in a timely and trustworthy way. Our AI models relied on users labeling data to improve and mimic the reasoning and decision making of investment professionals, putting a lot of emphasis on making a tool that they really want to use for many purposes throughout their daily work and investment processes. A lot of time was spent on user research, rapid prototyping, stakeholder interviews, product analytics and quick iterations.
Proud memories
We changed the way sourcing was done in Venture Capital, finding several previously unknown companies that became portfolio companies
We made investment processes more un-biased and data driven
We made Motherbrain updates the first things many investors checked in the morning
We built some of the coolest and totally bonkers tech and bespoke AI stuff you would find anywhere at this time
We were the gold standard of data-driven-investing in the finance industry
Process Highlights
Planned and hosted workshops with senior stakeholders
Lead the cycle planning for our cross functional product teams
Hosted design studios with team members, stakeholders and subject matter experts to rapidly prototype solutions for complex problems
Lead a team of designers with a few direct reports + consultants
Hosted weekly design reviews
Implemented a new design system focused on increased consistency and speed of iteration for our team
Lead a newly formed team in scaling Motherbrain to a new business line
Disclaimer
Motherbrain is an internal tool at EQT of high strategic value which means I can't share specific details about the project or showcase screenshots and mockups.
