Mutual Connections with Shayan Mashatian
Mutual Connections with Shayan Mashatian
Podcast Description
Mutual Connections is a podcast dedicated to exploring the ways people across industries are using technology and AI to create meaningful change. Hosted by Shayan Mashatian, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI expert, the podcast delves into stories of innovation, resilience, and purpose with a focus on Trustworthy and Responsible AI.Each episode brings in remarkable individuals—from tech visionaries to healthcare disruptors—who share their experiences, challenges, and insights on leveraging AI and technology to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Together, Shayan and Akifa guide listeners through conversations that reveal the power of shared connections and shared goals, uncovering not only the "how" but the "why" behind impactful innovation.Join us to be inspired, learn from thought leaders, and discover the web of Mutual Connections shaping our future.About host:Shayan Mashatian is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for leveraging technology and design for social innovation. His career began in the early days of the Internet, where he was instrumental in building the first ISPs and Internet nodes. Over the past two decades, he has navigated various information technology waves, including web applications, mobile apps, platforms, and AI. Shayan has founded six startups, three in AI, and has delivered over 50 projects and products in several countries, working across diverse cultures from the Middle East to Canada, the US, Africa, and Asia. In recent years, Shayan has focused on AI and machine learning to personalize experiences in various industries, including security, privacy, health, and education. He is researching and publishing about Trustworthy AI, especially in the domain of healthcare. Shayan excels at assembling high-performing teams to solve wicked problems. As his LinkedIn title suggests, he is a Chief Glue Officer who orchestrates brilliance by connecting witted minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as Responsible AI, Trustworthy AI in healthcare, and innovation across sectors. Episodes delve into specific topics like the trade-offs between accuracy and fairness in AI models, the impact of generative AI on decision-making, and transformative technologies in healthcare, exemplified through discussions with experts like Dr. Shaina Raza and Dr. David Armstrong.
Mutual Connections is a podcast dedicated to exploring the ways people across industries are using technology and AI to create meaningful change. Hosted by Shayan Mashatian, a seasoned entrepreneur and AI expert, the podcast delves into stories of innovation, resilience, and purpose with a focus on Trustworthy and Responsible AI.
Each episode brings in remarkable individuals—from tech visionaries to healthcare disruptors—who share their experiences, challenges, and insights on leveraging AI and technology to solve some of the world’s most complex problems. Together, Shayan and Akifa guide listeners through conversations that reveal the power of shared connections and shared goals, uncovering not only the “how” but the “why” behind impactful innovation.
Join us to be inspired, learn from thought leaders, and discover the web of Mutual Connections shaping our future.
About host:
Shayan Mashatian is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for leveraging technology and design for social innovation. His career began in the early days of the Internet, where he was instrumental in building the first ISPs and Internet nodes. Over the past two decades, he has navigated various information technology waves, including web applications, mobile apps, platforms, and AI. Shayan has founded six startups, three in AI, and has delivered over 50 projects and products in several countries, working across diverse cultures from the Middle East to Canada, the US, Africa, and Asia. In recent years, Shayan has focused on AI and machine learning to personalize experiences in various industries, including security, privacy, health, and education. He is researching and publishing about Trustworthy AI, especially in the domain of healthcare. Shayan excels at assembling high-performing teams to solve wicked problems. As his LinkedIn title suggests, he is a Chief Glue Officer who orchestrates brilliance by connecting witted minds.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ever 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.
Highlights
- Why SMEs need AI guidance more than Fortune 500s: Elena explains the resource gap—and how she bridges it—for founders who can’t afford an in‑house legal team.
- The two extremes of AI adoption: Total bans vs. blind enthusiasm: why both postures can backfire, and how to find the “golden middle.”
- Shadow AI on the rise: What happens when employees quietly use ChatGPT behind corporate firewalls—and how leaders can respond.
- 40+ U.S. copyright lawsuits and counting: A snapshot of the legal battlefield (OpenAI, Meta, Anthropic) and why “fair use” is the phrase of 2025.
- Deterministic vs. non‑deterministic LLMs: A plain‑English breakdown of why model predictability matters for IP risk.
- The milk‑in‑coffee problem: Why deleting personal data from an LLM is harder than it sounds—and what “right to be forgotten” looks like in practice.
- Lawyers, coders & philosophers at the same table: How AI is dissolving professional silos and creating unexpected collaborations.
- Practical roadmap for first‑time AI adopters: Elena’s step‑by‑step advice: inventory your workflows, pilot on a narrow use‑case, and involve counsel early.
- Upskilling without the hype: Why a two‑week “AI governance” bootcamp won’t make you an expert—and what serious professional prep actually takes.
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Hit play and join us for an unfiltered, insight‑packed hour that will leave you smarter about AI risk, regulation, and real‑world adoption. Whether you’re a founder, developer, or curious listener, this episode delivers the clarity you need—plus a few myth‑busting surprises.
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