Nicholas Schmidt is the CEO of SolasAI, a compliance-focused AI software platform that identifies and mitigates bias and discrimination in algorithmic decisioning. He is also the Artificial Intelligence Practice Leader at BLDS, LLC, where he provides expert guidance in the application of economics and statistics to questions of law and regulation. As head of the AI practice, Nick focuses on algorithmic fairness, explainable AI, and ensuring robust model governance practices. In addition to working with many of the largest U.S. lenders, FinTechs, and insurance companies, Nick regularly advises regulatory agencies in addressing questions relating to discrimination and innovation in AI.