Roy Swan Joins Varo Board of Directors
Distinguished philanthropic leader will help to accelerate Varo s social impact efforts
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Varo Bank, the first all-digital nationally chartered bank in the US, today announced that it has named Roy Swan to its Board of Directors. Mr. Swan brings over 30 years of expertise in philanthropy, community development, banking, and impact investing across a number of leading institutions and organizations. With Mr. Swan s leadership and experience on the Board, Varo will accelerate its social impact programming and direct community action in support of financial inclusion and opportunity for all.
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The perils of machine learning – using computers to identify and analyze data patterns, such as in facial recognition software – have made headlines lately.
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