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AI Is Replacing Financial Advisors
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- Aug 1, 2025
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Summary
What do NASA, AI, and real estate investing have in common? According to Alexander Harmsen, quite a lot. In this episode, Alexander—a seasoned entrepreneur and the mind behind PortfolioPilot—shares how his background in aerospace and autonomous navigation systems led him to rethink financial advice entirely. After selling his previous company and navigating his own wealth management challenges, he saw firsthand the emotional pitfalls that plague investors and the outdated systems that serve them. His solution: an AI-powered financial advisor that eliminates bias, surfaces smarter insights, and levels the playing field for everyone—from beginner real estate developers to sophisticated investors. Alexander and Eugene dig into how AI is not just cutting through noise but also helping both investors and sponsors tell better, more credible stories. Guest Bio Alexander Harmsen is the CEO and Founder of Global Predictions, the company behind PortfolioPilot, an AI-powered financial advisor designed to help individuals track, plan, and optimize their full financial picture. He previously founded Iris Automation, a company that developed AI software for autonomous navigation, and contributed to the development of NASA’s Mars Helicopter project. Alexander also advises companies like VeriSIM Life, which uses AI to model the human body for pharmaceutical research. A graduate of the University of British Columbia with degrees in Engineering Physics and Economics, he’s been recognized by both Forbes and Inc. in their 30 Under 30 lists. He’s a Y-Combinator alum, Loran Scholar, and a licensed pilot. Episode Highlights and Chapters 00:00 Alexander shares his aversion to traditional financial advisors and the motivation behind PortfolioPilot 02:00 His journey from building Mars AI system…