<p>In this eye-opening episode of the <em>FinTech Hunting Podcast</em>, host <strong>Michael Hammond</strong> sits down with newly appointed <strong>MISMO President Brian Vieaux</strong> to explore how <strong>AI, data standards, and digital transformation</strong> are reshaping mortgage lending—from the inside out.</p><p>Together, they dig into questions few in the industry are asking aloud:</p><ul><li><p>What role will <strong>MISMO play in regulating and enabling responsible AI adoption</strong> in lending?</p></li><li><p>How do <strong>standardized data models</strong> become the backbone of scalable, trustworthy AI in mortgage?</p></li><li><p>Why must lenders, vendors, and regulators collaborate <em>now</em>—before the rules get written for them?</p></li><li><p>And how can non-technical leaders leverage no-code tools and AI safely—<em>without sacrificing compliance</em>?</p></li></ul><p>You’ll also hear Brian’s <strong>personal and professional journey</strong>—why he took the leap to lead MISMO, what surprised him about the role, and how he sees the <strong>future of digital lending, regulation, and innovation</strong> evolving in the next chapter.</p><p>This isn’t just another podcast on AI. It’s a <strong>call to action</strong> for lenders, fintechs, regulators, and technologists who want to build the future of mortgage <em>intelligently, responsibly, and together.</em></p><p>🧠 <strong>Key topics include:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The importance of <strong>Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)</strong> in today’s AI-driven search landscape</p></li><li><p>Why AI models are only as strong as the <strong>data standards</strong> that support them</p></li><li><p>What MISMO’s role is in ensuring <em>compliant, scalable AI use</em> across the mortgage ecosystem</p></li><li><p>The <em>human side</em> of leadership, transformation, and stepping into a role that impacts the entire industry</p></li></ul><p>📍 <strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Learn more at: <a href="https://www.mismo.org/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.mismo.org</a></p></li><li><p>Connect with Brian on LinkedIn</p></li><li><p>Register for the MISMO Winter Summit &amp; December Tech Sprint Workshop</p></li></ul><p>—</p><p>🔗 <strong>Subscribe for more FinTech &amp; Mortgage innovation insights.</strong><br>🎙 <em>Hosted by Michael Hammond, President of NexLevel Advisors.</em></p>