Soraya Darabi

In this discussion, Ellie Pavlick, director of ARIA at Brown, shares insights on the risks and importance of regulating AI in mental health applications. Soraya Darabi, a VC partner, highlights investment trends in mental health tech and the ethical considerations driving them. They delve into the balance between the potential benefits of AI companions and the need for caution, especially concerning empathy and accessibility. Both emphasize the importance of ongoing societal dialogue to navigate this promising yet perilous frontier.

Soraya Darabi, a venture partner at TMV and early investor in notable firms, joins market expert Barry Ritholtz to explore the inefficiencies in private markets. They delve into the overlooked startup ecosystems outside traditional hotspots like California and New York. The conversation highlights the importance of investing in diverse founders and non-traditional geographies, revealing impressive returns from innovative investments in emerging cities. Darabi shares strategies for identifying promising opportunities beyond the usual VC narrative, encouraging a broader perspective in investment.

Soraya Darabi, an early investor in successful companies, joins Barry Ritholtz to discuss impact investing. They explore investing in tech-enabled sustainable solutions, healthcare, AI, and investing in companies with positive societal impacts. The podcast highlights the intersection of impact investing and AI innovation, successful investments like Clockwise AI, and investing in Ridwell, a company focused on upcycling hard-to-recycle items. They also touch on the demographic of impact fund investors and the growing trend of impact investing among younger generations and women.