Cal Al-Dhubaib is a globally recognized data scientist, entrepreneur, and thought leader in responsible AI. He leads emerging tech thought leadership at Rubrik, focusing on AI, cyber resilience, and enterprise trust as organizations adopt more autonomous systems.

Prior to joining Rubrik, Cal founded Pandata, an AI design and development firm serving heavily regulated industries including healthcare, energy, and financial services. Over a decade, he grew the firm to serve clients including Cleveland Clinic, Progressive Insurance, and FirstEnergy, leading to its acquisition by Further in 2024, where he served as Head of AI and Data Science.

Cal is a frequent keynote speaker on AI innovation, governance, and literacy, reaching thousands of leaders through conferences and events. His insights have been featured in Forbes, Nasdaq, VentureBeat, and Open Data Science. He has also been recognized by Crain’s as a Notable Immigrant Leader, Notable Entrepreneur, and Notable Technology Executive.