The Digital Executive
From Refugee to AI Innovator, Dr. Masoud Nafey on Building an AI Company Rooted in Human Connection | Ep 1121
04 Oct 2025
In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas welcomes Dr. Masoud Nafey, a three-time AI founder, senior consultant, and board member with deep roots in health tech and human-centered innovation. From his family’s journey as refugees from Afghanistan to becoming a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, Dr. Nafey shares how resilience and a passion for impact have shaped his work.He discusses the differences between scaling startups and driving innovation inside large enterprises, highlighting both the challenges and advantages of each. Dr. Nafey also introduces MENT, his AI-driven, privacy-first app designed to empower professionals with authentic, meaningful connections—built with privacy by design at its core.Looking ahead, he explores how AI can transform healthcare by easing the administrative burdens on physicians, enabling them to focus on empathy, care, and patient outcomes. Dr. Nafey’s vision is clear: harness technology to strengthen—not replace—human connection.If you liked what you heard today, please leave us a review - Apple or Spotify. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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