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.
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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.
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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. 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 individuals, especially those in marginalized groups, to tell their stories without feeling rushed or interrupted. He shares the challenges of integrating such solutions into diverse healthcare workflows and systems while maintaining high security and privacy standards.
The conversation also delves into FirstHx's use of AI, including NLP and machine learning, to customize and streamline histories across over 20 medical specialties. Chris emphasizes the importance of focusing on value for all stakeholders—patients, clinicians, and enterprises—when driving innovation in healthcare.
Finally, Chris reflects on his journey into healthcare technology and offers advice for startups and investors: prioritize alignment between value creation and economic incentives. This engaging discussion offers insights into how FirstHX and other innovations are poised to reshape healthcare in the coming years.
Tune in to explore the future of healthcare technology with Chris O’Connor!
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