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Meet the Team

The Foundation for Agentic Networks is led by a team with deep, hands-on experience in designing, building, and deploying agentic AI systems across research, enterprise, and open web ecosystems.

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Chairman

Mahesh Lambe

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Serial entrepreneur and technology leader building AI agents and enterprise software, leading Project NANDA: Architecting the Internet of AI. Writer and speaker on AI infrastructure and the agentic web.

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President and CEO

Chris Pease

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Innovation executive and former Founder/CEO in managed services, specializing in AI, cybersecurity, and growth strategy. Advisor on M&A, private equity, and digital transformation.

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Director Of Project NANDA

Mahesh Lambe

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Serial entrepreneur and technology leader building AI agents and enterprise software, leading Project NANDA: Architecting the Internet of AI. Writer and speaker on AI infrastructure and the agentic web.

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Board Member 

Gunjan Sinha

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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.

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Board Member 

Jennifer Jordan

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Jennifer Jordan is an early-stage investor and Operating Partner at iGlobe Partners, supporting startups with strategic growth guidance, venture expertise, and global scaling experience.

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Board Member 

Paul Bear

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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.

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Open Source Lead

Aditya Sharma

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Aditya FTH (Aditya Sharma) is a B.Tech Computer Science & Design student at IIIT-Delhi, passionate about software development, programming, and emerging technologies.

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Open Source Lead

Maria Gorskikh 

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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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Director of Enterprise Engagement

Alex Stanton

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Director of Partner Growth at multiple agencies, driving strategic partnerships and digital marketing success. Experienced in campaign management and client onboarding.

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Technical Program Manager

Ashutosh Iwale

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Aspiring AI & robotics leader; Master’s in Robotics from Northeastern; building AI agent infrastructure and intelligent systems to shape future technologies.

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AI Engineer

Mihir Sheth

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Mihir Sheth is a game designer and director at PlayStation/Santa Monica Studio, known for his work on the God of War series and leading combat design on major AAA titles.

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AI Engineer

Umamaheswa Edara

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Umamaheswar E. 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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Student Chapter Lead

Emeric Chang 

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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.

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Director of Education

Shrikant Kshirsagar 

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Shrikant Kshirsagar is an experienced business development and operations leader, currently driving growth at Solitaire with a strong background in strategic roles across real estate and management.

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Head Of Media

Ankur Shinde

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AI/ML systems specialist building scalable real-world machine learning and agentic solutions for business and finance.

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Contributing Engineer 

Karan Bharadwaj

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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.

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Research Collaborator

Rohan Khanna

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AI systems architect driving Internet of AI Agents innovation; McGill University-trained, building scalable intelligent solutions and agentic infrastructure.

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Digital Trailblazer 

Blake Mauri

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Founder and startup builder focused on AI-driven ecommerce and agentic tech, scaling products, community, and real impact through innovation.

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Digital Trailblazer

Ana Machuca

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Marketing professional passionate about creativity, branding, and growth; experienced in marketing campaigns, strategic storytelling, and utilizing AI to take initiatives into the world.

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Enterprise Advisory Council Member

Sam Rosen

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Strategic AI & technology leader blending business insight with engineering to build impactful products and teams at the intersection of innovation and growth.

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Strategy Advisor

Heather Fraser

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Strategic finance and operations executive driving growth and efficiency in alternative investments; expert in private equity fund management and investor relations.

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Education Programs Advisor

Brendan McSheffrey 

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Founder & Managing Partner driving real-world AI adoption and innovation, empowering leaders with strategic problem-solving and continuous improvement frameworks.

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Education Programs Advisor

Nikolay Vyahhi

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Strategic AI & technology leader blending business insight with engineering to build impactful products and teams at the intersection of innovation and growth.

The Technical Team

The Foundation for Agentic Networks is led by a team with deep, hands-on experience in designing, building, and deploying agentic AI systems across research, enterprise, and open web ecosystems.

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Open Source Lead

Aditya Sharma

  • LinkedIn

Aditya FTH (Aditya Sharma) is a B.Tech Computer Science & Design student at IIIT-Delhi, passionate about software development, programming, and emerging technologies.

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Open Source Lead

Maria Gorskikh 

  • LinkedIn

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

  • LinkedIn

Mihir Sheth is a game designer and director at PlayStation/Santa Monica Studio, known for his work on the God of War series and leading combat design on major AAA titles.

1718221284433.jpeg

Engineer

Umamaheswa Edara

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Umamaheswar E. 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.

1763016819190 (1).jpeg

Contributing Engineer 

Karan Bharadwaj

  • LinkedIn

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.

1709156504821.jpeg

Research Collaborator

Rohan Khanna

  • LinkedIn

AI systems architect driving Internet of AI Agents innovation; McGill University-trained, building scalable intelligent solutions and agentic infrastructure.

1762531496055.jpeg

Education Programs Advisor

Nikolay Vyahhi

  • LinkedIn

Strategic AI & technology leader blending business insight with engineering to build impactful products and teams at the intersection of innovation and growth.

Meet the Team

The Foundation for Agentic Networks is led by a team with deep, hands-on experience in designing, building, and deploying agentic AI systems across research, enterprise, and open web ecosystems.

1761794212807.jpeg

Director of Enterprise Engagement

Alex Stanton

  • LinkedIn

Director of Partner Growth at multiple agencies, driving strategic partnerships and digital marketing success. Experienced in campaign management and client onboarding.

1754326240304.jpeg

Partnerships Manager

Ashutosh Iwale

  • LinkedIn

Aspiring AI & robotics leader; Master’s in Robotics from Northeastern; building AI agent infrastructure and intelligent systems to shape future technologies.

1765399555350.jpeg

Student Chapter Lead

Emeric Chang 

  • LinkedIn

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.

1757417039177.jpeg

Director of Education

Shrikant Kshirsagar 

  • LinkedIn

Shrikant Kshirsagar is an experienced business development and operations leader, currently driving growth at Solitaire with a strong background in strategic roles across real estate and management.

1770545157652.jpeg

Head Of Media

Ankur Shinde

  • LinkedIn

AI/ML systems specialist building scalable real-world machine learning and agentic solutions for business and finance.

1757777565012.jpeg

Digital Trailblazer 

Blake Mauri

  • LinkedIn

Founder and startup builder focused on AI-driven ecommerce and agentic tech, scaling products, community, and real impact through innovation.

Gemini_Generated_Image_g6t26jg6t26jg6t2.png

Digital Trailblazer

Ana Machuca

  • LinkedIn

Marketing professional passionate about creativity, branding, and growth; experienced in marketing campaigns, strategic storytelling, and utilizing AI to take initiatives into the world.

Meet the Team

The Foundation for Agentic Networks is led by a team with deep, hands-on experience in designing, building, and deploying agentic AI systems across research, enterprise, and open web ecosystems.

1739976728268 (1).jpeg

Enterprise Advisory Council Member

Sam Rosen

  • LinkedIn

Strategic AI & technology leader blending business insight with engineering to build impactful products and teams at the intersection of innovation and growth.

1516241478260.jpeg

Strategy Advisor

Heather Fraser

  • LinkedIn

Strategic finance and operations executive driving growth and efficiency in alternative investments; expert in private equity fund management and investor relations.

1704464399389.jpeg

Education Programs Advisor

Brendan McSheffrey 

  • LinkedIn

Founder & Managing Partner driving real-world AI adoption and innovation, empowering leaders with strategic problem-solving and continuous improvement frameworks.

1762531496055.jpeg

Education Programs Advisor

Nikolay Vyahhi

  • LinkedIn

Strategic AI & technology leader blending business insight with engineering to build impactful products and teams at the intersection of innovation and growth.

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