Dean
Miami Herbert Business School - University of Miami
Paul Pavlou is the Dean of the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School. He is also the Leonard M. Miller University Chair Professor. Paul’s research has been cited more than 90,000 times by Google Scholar, and Thomson Reuters recognized him among the ‘World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds’ based on an analysis of Highly Cited Researchers. Paul was ranked No. 1 globally in publications in top Information Systems journals from 2010 to 2016. He earned a Ph.D. in Information Systems and a master’s in electrical engineering from the University of Southern California. Paul is a Distinguished Fellow of the INFORMS Information Systems Society. He won several Best Paper Awards for his research, including the Sheth Foundation Award for ‘Long-Term Contributions to Marketing’ published in the Journal of Marketing (2019), and the Maynard Award for the ‘Most Significant Contribution to Marketing’ in the Journal of Marketing (2015), to name a few. Paul received $3,500,000 in grants from funding agencies, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF). His research appeared In top journals and his research spans several disciplines (information systems, data science, marketing, operations management, and management sciences) with emphasis on artificial intelligence, business analytics, and digital strategy.
Small businesses often struggle to access capital. Traditional business loan approval processes are slow, subjective and oftentimes rely on outdated models or incomplete data. Using AI to improve loan decision-making can be a game changer for both lenders and SBBs. Our panelists will discuss how AI is transforming lending through automated data collection, enhanced risk assessment, and faster loan approvals. The panel will also discuss the potential risks to using AI in lending decisions including algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns and a lack of transparency about lending decisions.