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Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianLawyers, coders & philosophers at the same table, in conversation w/ Elena GurevichEver wondered what happens when a multilingual, art‑loving attorney jumps head‑first into the most turbulent tech wave of our time? In this episode of Mutual Connections, host Shayan Mashatian sits down with Elena Gurevich—lawyer, podcaster (AI in Real Life: Not Your Usual Take), and champion for small‑to‑mid‑sized businesses navigating AI risk. From “shadow AI” in the workplace to the copyright wars playing out in U.S. courts, Elena spares no details—mixing real‑world anecdotes, legal insight, and a healthy dose of pragmatism.HighlightsWhy SMEs need AI guidance more tha...2025-05-1255 min
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianGuarding the AI Frontier, in conversation with Noam SchwartzWelcome to another captivating episode of Mutual Connections! Host Shayan Mashatian welcomes Noam Schwartz, the innovative CEO and co-founder of ActiveFence, a groundbreaking company leading the charge in trust and safety for the AI age. ActiveFence equips enterprises to adopt AI securely, protecting platforms from disinformation, hate speech, and emerging online risks while enabling cutting-edge digital experiences.Episode Highlights:From Vision to Launch: Noam’s entrepreneurial journey from a video-based charity platform to ActiveFence’s $100 million raise and $500 million valuation in 2021.AI Before the Hype: Noam’s early machine learning work and ActiveFence’s mission since 20...2025-04-0954 min
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianDo's and Don'ts of AI Research with Dr. Rizwan QureshiJoin host Shayan Mashatian for an insightful conversation with Dr. Rizwan Qureshi, a researcher at the University of Central Florida, as they dive into the evolving world of AI in healthcare and beyond. From leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini for research to exploring their impact on drug discovery, computer vision, and knee osteoarthritis diagnostics, Dr. Gureshi shares his expertise on balancing innovation with responsibility.Discover how AI is reshaping scientific discovery, the challenges of bias and trustworthiness, and practical advice for young researchers entering the field. Tune in for a deep dive into the...2025-03-2552 min
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianCan AI save us from climate disaster?Welcome to another episode of Mutual Connections, where we dive deep into the minds of industry leaders at the forefront of AI and innovation. 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 pred...2025-02-2054 min
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianAlgorithmic Trade-offs Between Accuracy and Fairness in Responsible AI, in conversation with Dr. Shaina RazaWelcome 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 conversation, we explore the ethical considerations of AI, the balance between accuracy and fairness, and the evolving landscape of generative AI. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, researcher, or simply curious about the future of technology, this epis...2025-02-051h 19
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianResponsible AI: Balancing Innovation, Regulation, and Human Values, in conversation w/ Prashant NatarajanIn this episode of Mutual Connections, host Shayan Mashatian speaks with Prashant Natarajan, Chief AI Officer at Velatura, a Public Benefits Corporation, about Responsible AI and 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.The conversation explores critical topics, including:The difference between traditional AI and generative AI, emphasizing the shift toward unstructured data and explainability.The role of AI in creating fairness and transparency in decision-making, especially in c...2025-01-0851 min
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianTransforming the Medical Interview with AI, in conversation with Chris O’ConnorIn 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. Chris, a physician and serial entrepreneur, explains how FirstHx leverages adaptive, knowledge-based technology to digitize the medical interview, allowing patients to share detailed health histories through their smartphones before meeting their clinicians. This process saves significant time, enhances accuracy, and improves patient engagement.Chris highlights how FirstHx benefits both clinicians and patients by ensuring critical information isn’t overlooked and empowering indi...2024-12-2915 min
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianResponsible AI in conversation w/ Arash Bateni, PhD. Global Practice Lead at AccentureIn this episode of Mutual Connections, we are joined by Arash Bateni, a leader in responsible AI at Accenture, to explore the complex and fast-changing world of artificial intelligence. Together with hosts Shayan and Akifa, Arash delves into the nuances of responsible AI, its impact on fairness, ethics, and accountability, and how it intersects with various industries.Key topics include:What is fairness in AI? Understanding the differences between fairness, bias, and ethical AI.The role of AI in improving hiring processes and addressing systemic disparities.How businesses can implement responsible AI...2024-12-121h 11
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianTrustworthy AI in Healthcare, interview with Dr. David ArmstrongWe had the honor of speaking with Dr. David 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 and AI in transforming patient outcomes, and most importantly, adoption of trustworthy AI in healthcare.Highlights of our one-hour conversation: Dr. Armstrong shared his unique insights on fo...2024-11-161h 02
The Medtech Impact PodcastEducated & Engaged Patients with Shayan Mashatian of Pingoo.AIIn this episode, we delve into the world of AI-powered healthcare with Shayan Mashatian, the founder of Pingoo.AI. You can learn how this innovative startup is applying AI to tackle a critical healthcare challenge: diabetic foot ulcers.Shayan highlights the alarming statistics surrounding diabetes and its complications, emphasizing the need for greatly improved patient education and engagement. Pingoo.AI's solution leverages AI to provide personalized education and support for patients, helping them understand their condition and manage it effectively.Shayan also shares how collaboration between healthcare providers, innovators, and patients, is leading to better...2024-11-1534 min
Mutual Connections with Shayan MashatianExploring Change Through AI & InnovationMutual Connections is a podcast dedicated to exploring the ways people across industries are adopting AI responsibly. Hosted by Shayan Mashatian, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI expert, the podcast delves into stories of AI, design and innovation.Each episode brings in remarkable individuals—from tech visionaries to AI practitioners, scientists, and entrepreneurs—who share their experiences, challenges, and insights on leveraging AI and technology to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. The podcast guides listeners through conversations that reveal the power of shared connections and shared goals, uncovering not only the "how" but the "w...2024-11-1311 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianSmart Boots for Diabetic Foot Care: Interview w/ Davide Vigano, CEO of Sensoria Health at DFCon24I had the opportunity to meet with Davide Vigano', Co-founder and CEO of Sensoria Health Inc. at #DFcon24, diving into their groundbreaking solution for diabetic foot care. Traditional total contact casts, while effective, are cumbersome and impractical. Sensoria’s Defender Smart Boot, designed for comfort and powered by smart sensors, offers patients freedom and convenience while providing real-time data to clinicians. This intelligent approach ensures better adherence to treatment protocols and seamless remote monitoring. Beyond the boot, Sensoria aims to transform footwear into services with innovations like their smart sock, embedding data-driven healthcare into daily life.Mu...2024-11-1004 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianInside Texas Medical Center: Accelerating Healthcare Startups to Success, interview w Shama TajaniHere’s our final interview from HLTH USA, featuring none other than Shama Tajani, MPH, CHES, from Texas Medical Center. Who better to wrap up this series?!TMC Innovation plays a pivotal role as an investor, incubator, and accelerator, helping startups develop their go-to-market strategies, secure clinical feedback, and engage with the largest network of healthcare providers. With 10 million annual patient encounters and renowned clinical expertise across specialties, TMC is the ultimate environment for healthcare innovation. Startups accepted into their selective HealthTech accelerator program receive five months of dedicated support to help them thrive....2024-11-0403 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianBreaking Down Data Silos in Healthcare: Interview w/ Chris LawsWhat if healthcare providers worldwide could collaborate on patient data securely, without compromising privacy? I had an insightful conversation with Chris Laws at HLTH USA about the transformative potential of edge computing and federated learning in healthcare. Their platform allows hospitals and researchers to securely work together, enabling multimodal analysis while preserving patient privacy through extensive data controls. This not only accelerates research but also fosters valuable partnerships with industry and academia. Proud to share that Chris and his team recently won the Digital Health Hub Award as a Rising Star in Health Equity. Watch to...2024-11-0401 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianValidating AI in Medical Imaging in Real-World Testing: Interview w/ Dr. Jaishee NaidoHow can healthcare providers trust that the AI imaging solutions they’re adopting are safe, effective, and tailored to their needs? I had the chance to interview Jaishree Naidoo, CEO of Envisionit Deep AI® about Ratify at HLTH USA, an innovative platform offering real-time post-market surveillance and validation of AI tools in healthcare. Unlike FDA approvals, which are based on retrospective evaluations, Ratify enables ongoing monitoring, allowing healthcare providers to choose the right AI solution for specific patient demographics and clinical environments. This approach not only minimizes risk but also ensures AI solutions remain unbiased and acc...2024-11-0402 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianBetter lifestyle choices with AI, Interview with Kelvin SummoogumExciting times for longevity! I had the chance to speak with Kelvin Summoogum at HLTH USA about their AI-driven solution supporting older adults in staying healthier and more motivated at home. With 42 million premature deaths linked to chronic conditions, their AI steps in to help with life-saving lifestyle changes. Tune in to our interview to learn more about this innovation.Congratulations to Kevin and the team at MiiCare for winning The Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health Awards!hashtag#health2024 hashtag#longevity hashtag#healthai Hosted on...2024-11-0102 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianTransforming Sleep Apnea Diagnosis & Treatment with AI, interview with Devon Lodge at I had a great conversation with Devon Lodge, Head of Growth at Wesper, at HLTH USA, diving into how Wesper is advancing personalized sleep apnea diagnosis and treatment. With a simple, at-home diagnostic process using wireless biometric patches, patients can now get continuous data on respiratory patterns, body positioning, and even leg analysis to inform targeted treatments. Dvon also explained how their platform empowers both healthcare providers and individuals with actionable insights to address sleep issues effectively.Congratulations to the team for winning The Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health Awards in...2024-10-3102 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianAI-Powered Insights for Heart Health: My Conversation with Caristo’s Frank ChengEver wondered why some heart conditions go undetected, even after a cardiac CT? At HLTH USA, I spoke with Frank Cheng, CEO of Caristo Diagnostics, whose AI technology is reshaping cardiac diagnostics. Caristo’s cloud-based AI system transforms traditional CT scans, revealing crucial coronary information previously invisible to doctors. Already deployed across the UK, Caristo is awaiting FDA clearance in the US, where it could soon assist hospitals and providers in making life-saving diagnoses. Congratulations to the team for winning The Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health Awards!Watch the full interview to...2024-10-3102 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianReducing Clinician Burden with AI: A Conversation with Dr David Everman from Pangaea DataImagine the hours a doctor would need to spend parsing through complex health records to find essential information for each patient. In this interview at HLTH USA with David Everman, MD from Pangaea Data, he explains how their AI-driven platform simplifies this process by identifying critical data points and revealing insights that might otherwise be overlooked. This tech doesn’t just organize data; it helps clinicians reason through medical records like a physician would, enabling better patient care. Watch the full interview to learn more!hashtag#hlth2024 hashtag#hlthusa hashtag#healthai @vibhorguptaphd2024-10-3003 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianRevolutionizing Amblyopia Treatment: interview w/ Drew Hopper about NovaSight’s Innovative SolutionMeet another Rising Start I interviewed at HLTH USA! Drew Hopper and the team at NovaSight are on a mission to support kids with a lazy eye.They have built an innovative, FDA-approved approach to amblyopia treatment. This technology uses eye-tracking to create a targeted digital blur on a tablet, encouraging the weaker eye to strengthen—all from the comfort of home while kids enjoy their favorite streaming shows. With options for Medicaid, commercial insurance, and patient assistance, CureSight is helping more kids access this empowering therapy. Proud to share this award-winning development in pediatric health! ...2024-10-3002 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianWearable EEG Revolutionizes At-Home Seizure Monitoring, interview w/ Mark LehmkuhleIn continuing my interviews at HLTH USA, let’s go from the heart to the brain! After exploring at-home innovations for blood pressure by Arik Ben Ishay and EKG monitoring by Rob Eno, I talked with Mark Lehmkuhle of Epitel. Mark and the team have made an EEG tech for real-time, at-home seizure monitoring. With sensors on the forehead and behind the ears, Epitel's solution offers long-term brain health tracking, backed by four FDA clearances and AI-driven detection. Perfect for patients with unexplained spells, this fully reimbursable tech is transforming neurology care. Along with Biobeat and He...2024-10-2902 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianEnhancing Home Workouts with Sword Health's AI app: interview with Ellen WagnerEver wondered if your form is correct while working out at home? I met with Ellen Wagner at HLTH USA to discuss their innovative digital physical therapy solution that uses AI-powered computer vision. Sword Health’s app not only guides you through physical therapy exercises but also corrects your movements in real-time using a tablet, making it an ideal tool for those looking to prevent injuries and build better form. Watch the full interview to learn how to subscribe and use it for your employees. Now your form has a coach!hashtag#healthai hashtag#computervision hashtag#in...2024-10-2802 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianHeartBeam’s Groundbreaking At-Home EKG Solution, interview with Rob EnoFrom Hospital-at-Home to Hospital-in-your-Pocket! Rob Eno is leading the development of an at-home EKG device the size of a credit card! The pioneering device is designed to address one of the biggest issues in heart health—delayed responses to chest pain. The device connects to a mobile app, relaying data to an on-call physician, and providing a fast and potentially lifesaving evaluation. HeartBeam Inc. (NASDAQ: BEAT) won the Rising Star Award of The Digital Health Hub Foundation - Digital Health Awards for the home health diagnostics category announced at HLTH USA last week.Do...2024-10-2702 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianSimplifying AI Integration for Non-Programmers, interview with Bill DeWeeseCan AI applications be built with no code and drag & drop? I had a conversation with Bill DeWeese at HLTH USA about making AI implementation easier for healthcare organizations, especially those without in-house programming expertise. We discussed their no-code AI platform that enables users to simply drag and drop elements—just like building a Visio flowchart—to automate processes, such as post-telemedicine follow-ups.Watch the interview to learn more! #hlth2024 #hlthusa #healthai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2703 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianCan We Trust AI in Healthcare? Interview with Merage Ghane, Director of Responsible AI at the CHAILast week at HLTH USA, I had the pleasure to speak with Merage Ghane, Ph.D., Director of Responsible AI at Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), to dive into a crucial question: Can we trust AI in healthcare? Merage shared insights on CHAI's role in establishing trust through standardized frameworks, including an "applied model card"—a new tool for assessing AI models based on transparency, safety, and fairness. Listen to our full conversation to learn more!#trustworthyai #hlth2024 #healthai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...2024-10-2702 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianTackling Endometriosis with AI: an interview with Akifa Khattak, CEO of Her Health AIEndometriosis—a condition affecting 1 in 10 women globally—is known for diagnostic delays, often taking up to a decade. In this interview at HLTH USA, I spoke with Akifa Khattak, Founder and CEO of Her Health AI about their breakthrough solution: an AI-powered software that diagnoses endometriosis non-invasively. Watch the interview on her plans and when it will be available in the market.Congratulations to Akifa and the team on winning the Johnson & Johnson startup competition at #HLTH2024!#Endometriosis #aihealth #innovation #hlthusaInterested in my interviews at #hlthusa? Subscribe to the YouT...2024-10-2702 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianInnovative Solution for Managing Hypertension with AI and Sensors, with Arik Ben Ishay, CEO of Biobeat💟 Hypertension, known as the silent killer, impacts nearly half of all Americans, many of whom are unaware of their condition. In this interview at HLTH USA, I speak with Arik Ben Ishay, CEO of Biobeat, who shares insights into their revolutionary FDA-cleared, wearable patch for blood pressure monitoring. This patch, designed to offer continuous, non-invasive blood pressure tracking, transmits data to physicians without the discomfort of traditional cuffs. I first learned about BioBeat from Kouhyar Tavakolian at C2SHiP; the progress Arik and the team have made to achieve their FDA approval and matching a CPT cod...2024-10-2703 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianEmpowering Kids to Manage Pain Through Gamified Therapy, with Francesca Wuttke, CEO of NENImagine a world where kids can reduce their pain just by playing a game! 🎮 I spoke with Francesca Wuttke at HLTH USA about their innovative app that turns cognitive behavioral therapy into an interactive experience for children dealing with pain. Hear how this award-winning approach is empowering kids and their families to manage pain effectively, all through play. Congratulations to the nen team for winning the prestigious HLTH Foundation award! #NendoHealth #PainManagement #CBT #healthai #innovation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...2024-10-2702 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianTransforming Patient-Centric Care: My Conversation, with Koorosh Yasmai, CEO of KbraxIn an insightful conversation with Koorosh Yasami, at HLTH USA, we dove into how integrating data across health domains is leading to better, more patient-centered care. Learn about Brax’s platform, which supports patient engagement and offers care teams a full-spectrum view of health to reduce ER visits and readmissions. Watch the full interview to see how Kbrax, Inc. is advancing the future of healthcare! #healthcareai #patientcentric #innovation #hlthusa#hlth2024 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-10-2703 min
Two Minutes with Shayan MashatianTransforming Diabetic Eye Care with AI, interview with Rebekah Bargraser of AEYE HealthHere is the first interview of the Two Minutes with Shayan series at HLTH USA. I had the chance to speak with Rebekah Bargraser of AEYE Health about their innovative AI solution that is transforming diabetic eye care. This FDA-cleared, fully autonomous tool enables primary care physicians and home-care providers to screen for diabetic retinopathy without needing a separate ophthalmologist visit. This product is close to my heart as Pingoo.AI also focuses on diabetic patients. Innovations by startups, along with industry giants like Dexcom and Abbott are paving the way to better manage and support...2024-10-2702 min
TalentTalk PodcastHal Stewart and Shayan MashatianHal Stewart, the Director of HR for Hanger 24 Brewery and Shayan Mashatian, Head of Platform Division for Live H2H join Chris Dyer to discuss talent, leadership and the importance of culture as a key to success.This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).2017-03-1645 min