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Michael Babineau

05/30/19

@ Y Combinator

The human element in transaction data processing can lead to inconsistencies, as different people may describe the same merchant differently or make typos.

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Analyzing Billions of Transactions to Understand Consumer Behavior - Michael Babineau and Kevin Hale

@ Y Combinator

Analyzing Billions of Transactions to Understand Consumer Behavior - Michael Babineau and Kevin Hale

05/30/19

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05/30/19

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The challenge with credit card data is that different companies represent the same merchant in various ways, leading to a cardinality problem where multiple descriptions exist for a single merchant.

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Credit card statements often contain vague transaction descriptions that can confuse consumers, as they may not clearly indicate the merchant's name.

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Second Measure analyzes over 50 billion transactions, revealing that there are 1 billion unique transaction descriptions, but not nearly that many actual merchants in the U.S.

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@ Y Combinator

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Jack Dorsey

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Machine learning plays a crucial role in verifying transactions and ensuring the integrity of our system.

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Hiroshi Mikitani

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We differentiate ourselves by facilitating communication between merchants and consumers, believing that the buying experience should be enjoyable and engaging, not just about price and efficiency.