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David K.A. Mordecai Appointed the First Scientist-in-Residence at FinTech Innovation Lab
David K.A. Mordecai has been appointed the first Scientist-in-Residence at FinTech Innovation Lab (FTIL), an accelerator platform for early and growth stage technology firms, organized by the Partnership Fund for New York City in conjunction with Accenture and a consortium of venture capital firms and global financial institutions. As the first Scientist-in-Residence, David K.A. Mordecai joins the FTIL Mentors Network, which
Samantha Kappagoda was Honored by the Girl Scouts as a Woman of Distinction in STEM
Samantha Kappagoda was honored by the Girl Scouts of Greater New York (GSGNY) at their 21st Annual Women of Distinction Awards on October 29, 2013 at Cipriani in New York City. The Women of Distinction honorees were selected for outstanding achievement and leadership, serving as role models for young women and girls, and advancing the
David K.A. Mordecai was Invited to Speak on a Panel of Experts on Opportunities and Challenges in Cybertech
David K.A. Mordecai was invited to speak on a panel of experts to discuss Key Issues for Boards of Directors: Opportunities and Challenges in CyberTech. The focus of the panel was on liability issues and corporate governance concerns associated with cybersecurity, data privacy. The topic of Dr. Mordecai’s remarks, entitled Cyborg Commerce: Corporate Risk Governance
David K.A. Mordecai Participated on a Panel to Discuss the Application of Financial Techniques During the Financial Crisis
David K.A. Mordecai, President of Risk Economics, participated on a panel of experts to discuss the application of financial techniques during the financial crisis. The expert panel was part of a worldwide series of events organized by Directors Roundtable with Nobel Laureates in Economics. The event was titled A Dialogue with Nobel Laureate Harry Markowitz: Opportunities &
Samantha Kappagoda was Invited to Participate in the Judging Panel for the First Girl Scout Leadership Institute
Samantha Kappagoda, Chief Economist of Risk Economics, was invited to participate in the judging panel for the first Girl Scout Leadership Institute (GSLI) on July 13, 2013 at the Athena Center at Barnard College. The first part of the Leadership Institute is a 10-Day Summer Intensive focused on providing a transformative immersion into the world
David K.A. Mordecai Testified on Behalf of Zurich Re in a Multi-Billion Dollar Asbestos Dispute
David K.A. Mordecai, President of Risk Economics and Compass Lexecon affiliate, testified on behalf of Zurich Re, a major reinsurance firm, in a multi-billion dollar asbestos dispute with a bankruptcy trust. The dispute involved a complex arrangement which included excess of loss reinsurance, risk financing (in the form of both a stop-loss and loss portfolio transfer facilities),
