I currently work as the Chief Executive Officer at SDVerse, a new automotive software marketplace bringing buyers and sellers together to accelerate the development and procurement process of software-defined vehicles. SDVerse (www.sdverse.auto) is an independent marketplace developed in collaboration between GM, Magna, and Wipro, and is available to all OEMs, suppliers, and other companies with relevant software offerings and tools.I have been in tech and automotive for over 20 years. During this time I have built new businesses, led strategy, product, sales, and finance organizations, and seized emerging technology opportunities especially in software and AI. My approach is rooted in first-principles thinking, immersion in details, courage to make big decisions, and a genuine respect for relationships. Prior to SDVerse, I worked as the chief Strategy Officer at App Orchid AI, an enterprise AI company with marquee clients such as Fidelity, American Water, etc. And before that as VP, Head of Strategy as well as Chief of Staff to the CEO at Faraday Future (NASDAQ:FFIE). Some of my contributions at FFIE include co-leading the IPO process that resulted in NASDAQ listing and a $1 billion fundraise. I crafted the equity story, spearheaded IPO roadshows, led the IPO readiness steering committee, and advised on core deal terms. I also led the ideation and launch of FF's Generative AI Product Stack, a revolutionary combination of foundational AI capabilities and advanced models. This innovation paved the way for people to access extraordinary abilities for personalized applications in the vehicle. This enabled FFIE to become one of the first OEMs to demonstrate generative AI capabilities in a car. I have been recognized by Business Insider Magazine among the Top EV Industry Power Players and published by prominent magazines such as the AI Magazine, EV Magazine, Sustainability, among others. I hold an MBA from the Indian School of Business, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.