Lance Berks joins Kasisto as Chief Executive
Were you wondering what Lance Berks, SVP of Amelia did next after the company was purchased by SoundHound?
Here's your answer: He's joined Financial Services Conversational AI leader, Kasisto, as their new CEO (see the press release). This comes a month after the company raised its Series D in September bringing its total funding to date to $90M.
At the same time, the company's existing CEO (co-founder, Zor Gorelov) will become a senior advisor and remain a significant shareholder. Let's hear from Zor on the news:
“Kasisto is entering an exciting and transformative phase, and Lance is the ideal leader to drive the company forward,” said Gorelov. “His unwavering commitment to building strong client relationships, delivering cutting-edge innovation, and leading teams with a clear, shared vision makes him the perfect fit. I am excited about what is ahead for Kasisto with Lance at the helm.”
Let's also here from Lance:
“With innovative AI technology, a world-class team, and strong financial backing, I consider myself fortunate to be joining Kasisto at a pivotal time.”
Now then, if you need a quick primer on Kasisto, here are some of their notable customers:
- JP Morgan
- Westpac
- Standard Chartered
- TD
- Nedbank
- First Financial Bank
- Meriwest
- Indiana University Credit Union
They've got 47 clients across 16 countries.
Congratulations to Lance and the Kasisto team.
Read more about Lance via his LinkedIn Profile:
Lance Berks
And if you're looking for a business development conversation, you might start with Kasisto's Chief Customer Officer, David Ho:
David Ho
