New York Panel: The Rise of Vertical AI Apps

Panos Karagiannis discusses the shift from generic models to profitable, vertical apps at the Bankers Association event in NY.

Oct 23, 2025

On October 22, at the historic Union League Club of New York, Moveo.AI CEO Panos Karagiannis participated in a high-level panel to discuss "Agentic AI and the Rise of Vertical Apps". Alongside experts from Yale, NYU, and MMA Global, the session tackled a defining industry question: as AI models become commoditized, where does the real value accrue in the financial economy?

The debate centered on the transition from generic Generative AI to Agentic AI, autonomous systems capable of executing complex tasks. The panel explored how vertical applications in payments and customer service are essential for generating actual revenue, moving beyond simple chatbots. While the audience debated adoption timelines, the consensus highlighted that specialized, vertical agents are the key to unlocking measurable ROI in banking.

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