10/30/2025
From dual degrees to driving energy innovation- Shahid Mahdi’s journey from NYU’s Center for Global Affairs to Director at EnerKnol is a story of vision, versatility, and impact.
At EnerKnol, Shahid helps power smarter regulatory decisions through AI-driven insights - serving law firms, utilities, and government agencies with real-time energy intelligence.
Shahid emphasizes one core principle to current and prospective CGA students: growth most often occurs outside your comfort zone. “Take classes on subjects you know absolutely nothing about. Give presentations on topics that initially seem daunting. Collaborate with people from completely different industries.”
Read how Shahid bridges global policy, technology, and energy innovation: https://www.sps.nyu.edu/explore/success-stories/alumni-spotlights/global-affairs-alumnus-turns-curiosity-into-global-impact/cga-alum-bridges-energy-and-technology.html?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=zsocial&utm_content=Fromdualde
EnerKnol’s platform - powered by AI and machine learning- hosts nearly 50 million legal and regulatory documents and adds over 20,000 new filings daily. Experience why EnerKnol is your gateway to automated, real-time, and comprehensive intelligence across the North American energy space. Try it free and see the difference. https://lnkd.in/gwSx_GGC?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=zsocial&utm_content=Fromdualde
Simply put, without CGA, I would not be here! CGA's phenomenal faculty equipped me with a robust foundation during my time in the energy concentration.”