The future of AI in finance won’t be defined by scale or speed—but by whether the systems we build are perfectly aligned with the people they’re meant to serve. In a guest article for The AI Journal, Satayan Mahajan, CEO of Datalign Advisory, examines a critical tension in wealth tech. Specifically, can generative AI deliver real impact, or will infrastructure constraints limit its potential?

As trillions of dollars in wealth transfer between generations, the need for trusted, intelligent, and accessible financial advice is growing. Satayan Mahajan's article for The AI Journal outlines the infrastructure decisions that firms face today. He explains why long-term success hinges not just on performance. It also relies on building systems that are aligned with outcomes, values, and customer needs.

What are the key themes highlighted in the article?

• The $84 trillion generational wealth shift driving demand for smarter financial tools

• How compute infrastructure—GPUs, data centers, and energy—shapes AI scalability

• The tradeoffs between “scale-first” vs. “efficiency-first” strategies

• Why the most sustainable path forward depends on being perfectly aligned with user needs

Who is Datalign Advisory CEO Satayan Mahajan?

Satayan Mahajan is a technology leader and entrepreneur with over two decades of experience building and scaling companies at the forefront of innovation.

As Chief Executive Officer of Datalign Advisory, Satayan leads the Cambridge-based financial technology company that connects Americans with trusted financial advisors. Under his leadership, Datalign connected over $40 billion in assets with more than 7,000 financial advisors in 2024 alone.

Before founding Datalign, Satayan spent eight years at Amazon as GM and Head of Product for Amazon.com. There, he led key innovations in the e-commerce experience. Earlier, he served as CEO of Motus Corporation. There, he helped develop the world’s first motion-controlled game controller, self-contained wireless motion-capture system, and patented technologies in motion recognition.

An MIT alumnus and Media Lab pioneer, Satayan holds patents across audio, social media, and motion analysis. He has judged the MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition since 2005, mentors startups, and lectures at MIT on entrepreneurship and innovation. His experience spans gaming, wearables, financial technology, MEMS, and beyond.

At every stage, Satayan has focused on building companies that are efficient, forward-thinking, and strategically aligned—hallmarks of his leadership approach at Datalign Advisory.

How can I connect with Datalign Advisory?

We’re always eager to connect—whether you’re a financial advisor, a consumer seeking more information, or someone exploring the future of finance and AI. If you’d like to learn more about what we do or how we can help you on your unique journey, we’d love to hear from you!