In this episode, host Shayan Mashatian sits down with Dr. Ron Dembo, a celebrated Canadian entrepreneur, mathematician, and pioneer in financial risk management and climate analytics.

Dr. Dembo, the founder of Algorithmics—a global leader in risk management software acquired by Fitch Ratings and later IBM—has now turned his focus toward tackling climate risk with RiskThinking.AI. In this conversation, we explore how AI is being leveraged to predict and mitigate climate-related financial risks, how businesses and governments can prepare for an uncertain future, and the role of technology in shaping a more sustainable world.

From discussing the science behind climate modeling to the intersection of finance, AI, and government policy, this episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of risk management in an era of climate change.

Tune in for a fascinating conversation that bridges cutting-edge technology and real-world impact.

Welcome to another insightful episode of Mutual Connections! I'm your host, Shayan Mashatian, and today we’re diving deep into the world of responsible AI with a distinguished expert, Dr. Shaina Raza. As an applied machine learning scientist at the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Dr. Raza is a leading voice in AI fairness, bias mitigation, and sustainable AI practices.

In this episode of Mutual Connections, host Shayan Mashatian speaks with Prashant Natarajan, Chief AI Officer at Velatura, a Public Benefits Corporation, about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in society. Prashant shares insights from his congressional testimony on using AI to empower healthcare, veterans, and broader communities, focusing on democratizing technology for both consumers and professionals.

In this episode of Mutual Connections, host Shayan Mashatian sits down with Chris O’Connor, CEO and founder of FirstHx, to discuss a groundbreaking innovation in healthcare: streamlining the medical interview process.

In this episode of Mutual Connections, Shayan Mashatian is joined by Arash Bateni, a leader in responsible AI at Accenture, to explore the complex and fast-changing world of artificial intelligence. Arash delves into the nuances of responsible AI, its impact on fairness, ethics, and accountability, and how it intersects with various industries.

In this episode of "Mutual Connections," by host Shayan Mashatian, we had the honor of speaking with Dr. David G. Armstrong, a globally recognized leader in diabetic foot care and the President of the American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS). While Dr. Armstrong’s pivotal work in podiatry and limb preservation is well-known, our conversation took a deep dive into a different yet equally impactful area: the innovation process in healthcare and the critical role of technology in transforming patient outcomes. Throughout our discussion, Dr. Armstrong shared his unique insights on fostering innovation, integrating emerging technologies, and overcoming the complexities of adoption within the medical field. We explored how collaboration across disciplines—connecting clinicians, engineers, innovators, and investors—can bridge gaps and accelerate progress.

Join Shayan Mashatian as he introduces Mutual Connections, a podcast that uncovers the transformative impact of AI and technology across diverse fields. Through conversations with changemakers, Shayan explores innovation, collaboration, and the shared drive to solve real-world problems. Tune in to be inspired and gain fresh perspectives on the evolving tech landscape.