Memos to the President

Episode 22: A Conversation with Dr. Anshu Roy

Episode Summary

Our twenty-second episode features Dr. Anshu Roy, founder and CEO of Rhombus Power, Inc., in conversation with SCSP President, Ylli Bajraktari. Anshu shares his journey from academia to working on technologies that support decision-making in national security and intelligence. This conversation explores real-world applications of AI in public-sector missions, including early warning, situational awareness, and international coordination.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Memos to the President, SCSP President Ylli Bajraktari speaks with Dr. Anshu Roy, CEO of Rhombus Power, Inc., about his personal and professional journey, the evolution of his work with the Department of Defense, and broader lessons about the integration of AI in public service.

The discussion touches on key issues related to national security, including the potential for predictive technologies to support more timely and informed decisions. Dr. Roy also participated in SCSP’s first Global Emerging Technology Summit, where he provided a demonstration of Rhombus Powers' platform to help illustrate how AI-enabled systems may support government leaders in high-stakes environments.

Rhombus Power is participating in SCSP’s second annual AI+ Expo as a Visionary Sponsor. We appreciate their support of SCSP’s mission to educate and inform the public and policy leaders about emerging technologies. Learn more about the Expo at: https://expo.scsp.ai/.