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Risk Economics Sponsored TEDx Manhattan: Changing the Way We Eat 2014
Risk Economics sponsored the fourth annual TEDx Manhattan 2014: Changing the Way We Eat on March 1, 2014. This one-day TEDx event explored the food system as we shift to a more sustainable way of eating and farming. The goal of “Changing the Way We Eat” was to create new synergies, connections and collaborations across disciplines,
Samantha Kappagoda was Interviewed for an Article “Voice of Experience” in The Glass Hammer
Samantha Kappagoda, Chief Economist at Risk Economics, was interviewed for an article entitled “Voice of Experience” in The Glass Hammer, an online community designed for women executives in financial services, law and business. The profile highlights Samantha Kappagoda’s career path and her activities in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Samantha Kappagoda is Chief
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 &
