Since the turn of the millennium, I've had several roles in technology, education, and finance. Today, I'm a Business and AI Strategist. I've led three startups and numerous initiatives. As MD of Chartered Market Technician Private Limited and Head (Asia-Pacific) of CMT Association, Inc, I create strategic solutions to deepen global community engagement.Previously, I was CEO of Zaya Learning Labs, improving digital learning affordability. During that time, I restructured Teach A Class Foundation into India's first crowdfunding platform for school teachers. At Bloomberg L.P., I managed the Asia-Pacific education strategy, enhancing top educational partnerships.My achievements include:- Joining as CMT Association's first employee outside NY, and growing its Asia headquarters to a high-performing team.- Increasing digital learning access for over 10,000 students through Zaya Learning Labs.- Developing India’s first crowdfunding platform for teachers.- Growing Bloomberg L.P.'s university terminal business from 2 terminals in India in 2010 to 300 in 2017, scaling that strategy globally.I'm currently deepening my expertise in generative AI, exploring its potential to transform business operations. I'm enthusiastic about using AI to create innovative solutions and drive change.I work to travel, and I travel to eat. There isn't a better education on culture!Connect with me to discuss AI strategy, share insights on education technology, or chat about the latest in generative AI and business transformation.Here's a quick speaker bio:"Joel Pannikot is a Business and AI Strategist with over two decades of experience in technology, education, and finance. He currently leads Chartered Market Technician Private Limited and the CMT Association in Asia-Pacific, focusing on strategic solutions to enhance global community engagement.Joel has led three startups and impactful initiatives, including improving digital learning affordability as CEO of Zaya Learning Labs and creating India's first crowdfunding platform for school teachers at the Teach A Class Foundation. At Bloomberg L.P., he expanded the university terminal business in India from 2 to 300 terminals.Now pursuing a doctoral program in Generative AI, Joel is passionate about using AI to drive innovation and change. He works to travel, and travels to eat. This fuels his cultural exploration."