Shaun Modi, Founder and CEO of Capitol AI, joins Kristian Marquez to unpack how his company became the intelligence engine powering diligence, compliance, and national security workflows for organizations like EY. Drawing on a career that spans NASA, Google, and Airbnb, Modi shares the story behind Capitol AI's early pivot away from health insurance, why he believes no single AI model will dominate the market, and why human craftsmanship still holds a premium even as AI accelerates production. The conversation covers Capitol AI's go-to-market strategy across financial services, banking, private equity, and government, plus candid thoughts on enterprise sales, data sovereignty, and where AI governance is headed next.

Mentioned in this episode: A LEGO Brickumentary (also released as Beyond the Brick: A LEGO Brickumentary), a 2014 documentary exploring LEGO's history and global fan culture — referenced by Shaun around the 12-minute mark while discussing how companies evolve over time. Available to stream/rent on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and other platforms.

Learn more about Capitol AI's work at:

https://www.capitol.ai/

Connect with Shaun Modi on LinkedIn at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunmodi/

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