In this podcast episode of "Entrepreneurship at DU," Joshua Ross interviews Mohammad Mahoor, a professor at DU's Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science. Mahoor discusses his transition from academic research to entrepreneurship, particularly focusing on his work in artificial intelligence and robotics to create social robots. These robots, such as Ryan, are designed to assist older adults with dementia and children with special needs. He emphasizes the challenges and rewards of balancing multiple roles, from academia to business, and shares insights on how interdisciplinary collaboration and AI advancements are driving innovation in his field.