Meet the Experts

Mark Walden unpacks how AI analyzes data at lightning speed and why soft skills still matter more than ever. In this episode, Mark brings sharp insight into how AI is influencing trading decisions, how human intuition still plays a critical role, and what young people can do to prepare for careers in a future shaped by AI.

Matt Lesle leads a team of product managers, designers, and strategists, focused on using AI and digital tools to optimize sales performance. In this episode, Matt describes how AI is being used in product development, what it takes to lead innovation at a massive scale, and how today’s students can prepare for a future where business and tech are more intertwined than ever.

Dr. Iftekhar Kalsekar unpacks how AI is changing the way we discover new drugs, analyze patient data, and even predict health outcomes. His work focuses on using data to improve healthcare decision-making, and he has deep insights into how AI is transforming the industry. In this episode, we’ll explore his journey into the pharmaceutical world, how AI is making drug development faster and smarter, and what young people can do to be part of this revolution.