CEO and Co-Founder of Uniphore, one of the world's largest AI- native, end-to-end AI platform companies, serving thousands of enterprise companies globally. Sparked by his vision and focus to use AI technology to bridge the gap between humans and machines, Umesh is today recognized as an enterprise AI pioneer, most recently enabling the first zero data AI cloud, removing the complexity of data and welcoming a world of AI-powered possibilities for enterprises. Known for his grit as a leader, his passion for customers and his deep understanding of technology, Umesh guides some of the world’s largest brands through their digital transformation. His strong portfolio of patents serves as a testament to his innovative thinking and commitment to advancing AI technology. As an international business leader, Umesh has been recognized with many awards, including 40 under 40 Bright Young Business Leaders in the Economic Times, Next Generation Leader by TIME and, previously, Innovator Under 35 by MIT Tech Review. Umesh values mentorship and spends time working with the next generation of entrepreneurs through StartUp Connect, a non-profit organization that helps young founders scale their businesses, creating more economic opportunities. He is an alumnus of Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, accomplished speaker and highly sought-after presenter.