The Leaderhip Team
Get to know the experienced leaders who guide our strategy, governance, and long-term direction.
Chairman
Prof. Ramesh Raskar
Professor at MIT and technology leader, leads the Camera Culture Research Lab. Founded Project NANDA to architect the Open Agentic Web. Writer and speaker on AI infrastructure and the agentic web.
President and CEO
Chris Pease
Strategic operator and relationship-driven leader focused on building high-leverage partnerships, scaling growth initiatives, and turning complex opportunities into measurable business results.
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Director Of Project NANDA
Mahesh Lambe
Serial entrepreneur and technology leader building AI agents and enterprise software, developing Project NANDA: Architecting the Internet of AI. Writer and speaker on AI infrastructure and the agentic web.
Board Member
Gunjan Sinha
Gunjan Sinha is an Indian-American tech entrepreneur and executive, co-founder of Project NANDA, leader in AI networking initiatives, and seasoned product and technical delivery manager.
Board Member
Jennifer Jordan
Jennifer Jordan is an early-stage investor supporting startups with strategic growth guidance, venture expertise, and global scaling experience.
Board Member
Paul Baier
Paul Baier is CEO of GAI Insights, HBS Executive Fellow on AI, Forbes author, and advisor helping executives leverage generative AI to boost business value.
The Humans Powering Growth
Discover the team focused on expanding our reach, strengthening partnerships, and accelerating global adoption.
Director of Enterprise Partnerships
Alex Stanton
Founder in IT/Cyber, exited to Enterprise CTO role. Now M&A advisor to PE/VC. Security and AI strategist. Over a decade of nonprofit board governance in public/private partnerships; Chair cybersecurity & intelligent robotic academic councils. Speaker and believer in open ecosystems. HUMAN>TECH
Technical Program Manager
Ashutosh Iwale
Aspiring AI & robotics leader; Master’s in Robotics from Northeastern; building AI agent infrastructure and intelligent systems to shape future technologies.
Student Chapter Lead
Emeric Chang
Emeric Z. Chang is a Columbia University graduate with a background in political science and computer science, blending technical insight with innovation and community engagement.
Director of Education
Shrikant Kshirsagar
Shrikant Kshirsagar is a Founder/CEO helping founders develop operational clarity, drawing on his background at IIT Bombay and experience at organizations like AWS, Intel, and UC Berkeley.
Head Of Media
Ankur Shinde
AI/ML systems specialist building scalable real-world machine learning and agentic solutions for business and finance.
Digital Trailblazer
Blake Mauri
Founder and startup builder focused on AI-driven ecommerce and agentic tech, scaling products, community, and real impact through innovation.
Digital Trailblazer
Ana Machuca
Marketing professional passionate about creativity, branding, and growth; experienced in marketing campaigns, strategic storytelling, and utilizing AI to take initiatives into the world.
The Humans Powering Technology
Meet the innovators and engineers who design, build, and maintain the technology driving our success.
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Open Source Lead
Aditya Sharma
Aditya Sharma is at IIIT-Delhi, and passionate about software development, programming, and emerging technologies.
Open Source Lead
Maria Gorskikh
Maria Gorskikh is a founder and AI researcher focused on autonomous agents and human-AI collaboration. She contributes to Project NANDA, builds agent-centric infrastructure, and drives innovation in decentralized AI systems.
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Engineer
Mihir Sheth
Mihir Sheth is a engineer with a background in game designer.
Engineer
Umamaheswa Edara
Umamaheswar is a technology innovator and co-founder/CTO focused on agent-based systems and AI-driven developer tools, engaging with cutting-edge compute and AI research.
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Contributing Engineer
Karan Bharadwaj
Karan Bharadwaj is a versatile technology leader, CTO and blockchain architect focused on AI, distributed ledger innovation, product development, and strategic team leadership with a Swarthmore physics background.
Research Collaborator
Rohan Khanna
AI systems architect driving Internet of AI Agents innovation; McGill University-trained, building scalable intelligent solutions and agentic infrastructure.
Meet The Advisors
The trusted experts who provide strategic insight, industry expertise, and guidance to help shape our long-term success.
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Enterprise Advisory Council Member
Sam Rosen
Strategic AI & technology leader blending business insight with engineering to build impactful products and teams at the intersection of innovation and growth.
Strategy Advisor
Heather Fraser
Strategic finance and operations executive driving growth and efficiency in alternative investments; expert in private equity fund management and investor relations.
Education Programs Advisor
Brendan McSheffrey
Founder & Managing Partner driving real-world AI adoption and innovation, empowering leaders with strategic problem-solving and continuous improvement frameworks.
Education Programs Advisor
Nikolay Vyahhi
Strategic AI & technology leader blending business insight with engineering to build impactful products and teams at the intersection of innovation and growth.