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Firmin Ayivodji

Critic · DISC type C
Economist at International Monetary Fund
📍 United States

Firmin is an Economist at the International Monetary Fund, holding a PhD in Economics and Data Science from the University of Montreal. His expertise lies at the intersection of econometrics, machine learning, and climate finance, with prior experience at the Bank of Canada and the World Bank.

He has a strong passion for applying AI for social good, demonstrated by his advisory roles to the Government of Benin and the UNDP. He also co-founded KiDs A. I. , an initiative focused on youth education in artificial intelligence, showcasing his commitment to mentorship and skill development.

Unique fact: Firmin co-developed an AI-powered tool called CanPol Tracker to monitor media coverage of Canadian political parties and public policy issues.

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Experience
5 Years
Current Role
Economist
Location
United States
Personality Overview

How Firmin shows up

Critic
Objective Thinker
ROI Driven

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Priorities

Topics Firmin cares about

AI in Macro-Finance
His PhD and professional work focus on applying machine learning, NLP, and LLMs to address complex macro-finance and causal inference questions.
Climate Finance
He has authored publications on measuring climate risk exposure and the intersection of real estate investment with climate-transition risk.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Economist
International Monetary Fund
5-2024 - 9-2024
AI and Big Data Research Advisor
Government of Benin Republic
5-2024 - 9-2024
AI and Big Data Research Advisor
UNDP
8-2024 - 8-2024
Visiting Research Fellow
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
7-2020 - 8-2024
Co-Founder
KiDs A.I.
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Media appearances

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Education
2017 - 2024
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Université de Montréal
2020 - 2020
Short course
NYU Stern School of Business
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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