# Building Monk: Re-Engineering Finance for Growth, Not Compliance

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Podcast: [This Week in Fintech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-in-fintech-6007929)
Published: 2025-10-08T19:59:01+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Nik Milanović interviews George Kurdin, co-founder of Monk, a company focused on automating accounts receivable processes using AI. George shares his unique career journey from professional poker player to fintech entrepreneur, discussing the lessons learned along the way. He highlights the significant problem of accounts receivable, valued at $3 trillion, and explains how Monk aims to address this issue. The conversation delves into the role of AI in automating the contract ...

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