The Problem of Siloed Corporate Memory
In a profile for Chicago Booth, Moiz Shirazi (AB ’00, MBA ’07) explains that the primary obstacle to corporate performance is not a lack of expertise, but a lack of access to it. While global teams often face identical regulatory hurdles, they typically operate in “locational bubbles,” leaving institutional knowledge trapped within individual teams. Shirazi founded SCOREalytics to bridge this gap, viewing these fragmented communication channels as a “data goldmine” ready to be unified into a cohesive, actionable database.
Completing the Data Pie with External Insights
SCOREalytics distinguishes itself by integrating internal firm operations with a vast array of external factors, including trade, data privacy, and tax legislation. Shirazi describes this as providing the “last slice of the pie,” offering a complete picture of legal risk that standard internal platforms miss. By focusing on the timeliness and reliability of data, the platform allows companies to move past spreadsheets and newsletters to proactively address legal, regulatory, and policy signals.
The Antagonist Agent and Critical Thinking
Drawing on his Booth education, Shirazi has introduced a provocative technological solution: “antagonist agents.” These AI agents are designed to challenge the outputs of standard AI to prevent user complacency and unchecked bias. Shirazi argues that because AI is inherently designed to please the user, it is essential to maintain a “UChicago mindset” of skepticism—encouraging professionals to question assumptions and use AI to transform their roles rather than simply accelerate old habits.