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Bhavesh Mehta is an AI-first leader, engineer, and product strategist with over 20 years of experience building scalable technology systems and driving industry transformation. Currently leading customer support technology and engineering at Uber, Bhavesh applies conversational and generative AI to real- world problems, reducing operational costs and improving user experience at scale. Grounded in systems thinking and AI infrastructure, Bhavesh turns complex technologies into resilient, scalable platforms that deliver real-world impact. He has held leadership roles at Cisco, VMware, and high-growth startups, where he launched innovative products, scaled teams across geographies, and authored multiple foundational patents in virtualization, storage, and AI. Bhavesh brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and executive vision — bridging complex AI architectures with strategic business value. As an advisor to AI startups and a champion of responsible innovation, Bhavesh is passionate about democratizing AI for enterprises. In AI-First Leader, he distills his experience into actionable frameworks and casebased insights to help decision- makers lead with confidence, navigate AI’s risks, and unlock its full potential. Mahesh Kumar is a seasoned product executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI, cloud, and enterprise software. He has held leadership roles at Veritas, VMware, and Uber, helping to shape multibillion-dollar product portfolios, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver transformative solutions at global scale. With academic roots in materials science, computer science, and business, Mahesh brings a rare combination of technical depth and strategic vision — making complex technologies like generative AI both accessible and actionable for business leaders. At Uber, Mahesh plays a pivotal role in defining the company’s AI/ ML product strategy, with a focus on next- generation automation and intelligent customer experiences. A trusted advisor to startups and a seasoned public speaker, he has represented global organizations at conferences, executive briefings, and customer summits. He is a passionate advocate for responsible innovation and believes AI should augment — not replace — human potential. In AI-First Leader, he translates decades of cross-disciplinary experience into clear, practical guidance for navigating the evolving AI landscape.
AI-First Leader is a timely and useful primer for any professional seeking to lead the conversation about ethical, responsible, and creative utilization/implementation of AI at their organization. The book provides an approachable and relatable history and current state of AI, as well as a functional scaffolding to guide leaders as they strategically leverage this technology in their fields.” Jennifer A. O’Malley, Stanford University School of Medicine, US AI-First Leader is clear, thought-provoking, and timely. Mahesh and Bhavesh go beyond the hype to position AI not just as a technology, but as a strategic force. This book reshaped how I think about leadership in the AI era—it’s a must-read for executives navigating today’s complexities. - Shiv Agarwal, Founder and CEO, Singular AI The deeply personal preface pulled me in—but what followed was even more compelling. AI-First Leader is a rare blend of vision and pragmatism, capturing not just the potential of AI, but how to harness it for real, responsible impact. A powerful read for anyone committed to building the future of AI the right way. - Brett Flinchum, CEO Stellar AI With monumental turbulence in climactic, social, political, governmental, corporate, economic, and community forces, AI offers the most powerful tools to shape the world’s future. This timely treatise captures all essential knowledge every leader needs to safeguard and promote their organization, while discovering unparalleled opportunities within the tectonic shifts currently underway. - ¾ Professor K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand, Stanford University School of Medicine, US. For any company or leader interested in AI's impact, this book is a must-read for its actionable insights and pragmatic guide to deployment. Recommended for anyone looking to stay ahead of AI's rapidly inflecting progress in the years to come. - James Dyett, Head of Enterprise and Strategic GTM, OpenAI This book provides a strong grounding in the latest AI technology, discusses real world case studies and provides an implementation blueprint for AI in the enterprise with relevant success metrics. Highly recommended if you want to achieve an AI based business transformation. - Praveen Asthana, Member Board of Directors, Centre Technologies, US. AI-First Leader is a timely and useful primer for any professional seeking to lead the conversation about ethical, responsible, and creative utilization/implementation of AI at their organization. The book provides an approachable and relatable history and current state of AI, as well as a functional scaffolding to guide leaders as they strategically leverage this technology in their fields.” Jennifer A. O’Malley, Stanford University School of Medicine, US AI-First Leader is clear, thought-provoking, and timely. Mahesh and Bhavesh go beyond the hype to position AI not just as a technology, but as a strategic force. This book reshaped how I think about leadership in the AI era—it’s a must-read for executives navigating today’s complexities. - Shiv Agarwal, Founder and CEO, Singular AI The deeply personal preface pulled me in—but what followed was even more compelling. AI-First Leader is a rare blend of vision and pragmatism, capturing not just the potential of AI, but how to harness it for real, responsible impact. A powerful read for anyone committed to building the future of AI the right way. - Brett Flinchum, CEO Stellar AI With monumental turbulence in climactic, social, political, governmental, corporate, economic, and community forces, AI offers the most powerful tools to shape the world’s future. This timely treatise captures all essential knowledge every leader needs to safeguard and promote their organization, while discovering unparalleled opportunities within the tectonic shifts currently underway. - ¾ Professor K.J.S. “Sunny” Anand, Stanford University School of Medicine, US For any company or leader interested in AI's impact, this book is a must-read for its actionable insights and pragmatic guide to deployment. Recommended for anyone looking to stay ahead of AI's rapidly inflecting progress in the years to come. - James Dyett, Head of Enterprise and Strategic GTM, OpenAI This book provides a strong grounding in the latest AI technology, discusses real world case studies and provides an implementation blueprint for AI in the enterprise with relevant success metrics. Highly recommended if you want to achieve an AI based business transformation. - Praveen Asthana, Member Board of Directors, Centre Technologies, US
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