Zain Bari

Co-founder @Matra

Toronto, ON, CA

As Co-Founder of MATRA AI, I lead a company focused on AI compliance, governance, and risk management. My role is to ensure MATRA delivers audit-grade frameworks and tools that help organizations deploy AI responsibly, meet global compliance standards, and manage risk without slowing innovation.Key responsibilities- Driving strategy and vision to position MATRA as a leader in AI auditing and governance.Overseeing the design of compliance dashboards, policy packs, and risk hubs that bring financial audit-level rigor to AI- Partnering with clients across finance, healthcare, education, and government to embed responsible AI practices- Building and leading a multidisciplinary team of technologists, compliance specialists, and advisors- Engaging with regulators, policymakers, and academia to shape industry standards.

Harvard Medical School

Executive Education, Health and Wellness

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Master of Science - MS, Social Policy & Development

Moravian University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Accounting; Minors: Management & Sociology