Harvard Law School Justice Hackathon Participants propose technological solutions to injustices
[Cambridge, Massachusetts, June 7/6/2020 — ] Khan noted his surprise at how many amazing teams came for the Hackathon. The winning team created an app that would read financial contracts using O.C.R.. technology and find patterns in these agreements.
Khan’s team focused on solving the persistent issue of predatory lending. The team proposed an innovative way to inform victims of predatory lending through an early alert text message.
The team built the technology by looking at research that suggests that people are more likely to attend their court hearing if they are informed on the day of the hearing.
The technology would use free public gateways to text the victims of predatory lending to show up for their hearings. The use of public gateways means that the customers would not have to pay for the services, and it would be free to send messages to the clients.
For more information, please explore the slide deck at https://www.slideshare.net/JacobJKhan/harvard-law-school-justice-hackathon-2018-hauser-hall-by-jacob-khan
About Jacob Khan
Jacob Khan combines a distinguished track record of executive leadership with a robust foundation in finance, IT, and strategic consulting. A Harvard alumnus with an MBA from Boston University and an executive education from Yale, Khan’s multifaceted expertise is underpinned by a career that spans across high-profile sectors including finance, IT, and management consulting.
Currently serving as a management professional at Lockheed Martin, Khan is at the forefront of the 1lmx transformation project, an initiative that harmonizes IT and engineering to drive progressive change. His role encompasses the leadership of complex programs that are critical to the company’s evolution and competitive standing.
With a career that has traversed Wall Street and investment advisory, Khan brings a wealth of experience from finance and strategy to board consulting services. His financial acumen is not just theoretical but grounded in real-world application, evidenced by his contributions to the Harvard Alumni Association Board and various non-profit organizations.
As a chairman and independent director, Khan has exemplified governance excellence. His leadership is informed by best practices from the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), enriched by knowledge gained from Harvard Business School and the Yale School of Management. He has been instrumental in CEO succession planning and optimizing board performance, demonstrating a forward-thinking approach to leadership and organizational stewardship.
Khan has served with distinction on various committees, bringing his expertise to nominations, finance & audit, investment, IT, and strategy. His deep understanding of compliance, fiduciary responsibility, and the unique challenges faced by endowments and foundations positions him as an asset in navigating the complex landscape of financial oversight and risk management.
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