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Anand Mahurkar

Founder and CEOFindability Sciences Inc

Chelmsford, MA

Member Since March 2022

Skills

Artificial Intelligence
Enterprise Software
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About

Anand is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Technology innovator and a seasoned professional who believes in accelerating transformation in traditional enterprises through the power of data, helping them become “ data superpowers”. Originally from a small town in interior Maharashtra, Anand is a first-generation entrepreneur and immigrant to the U.S.A. He completed his undergraduate work in Mechanical Engineering and holds a Master’s in Business Administration. His education provided a solid ground for a career that has spanned more than 30 years in leading global businesses. Ever since his first job, he was determined to build his own venture in advanced technology like Artificial Intelligence. His entrepreneurial spirit, persistence, and consistency with the changing dynamics of technology helped him establish Findability Sciences, a company with the goal to equip enterprises with ‘The Ability to Find Information’. Growing from the challenges faced during his initial years of starting Findability Sciences to working with multiple global companies is a notable success story of modern-day entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Boston in the United States, Findability Sciences progressed technologically in the AI and Data solutions space, adding Cognitive Computing and Machine Learning technologies to its repertoire. In 2017, Anand led the company into a joint venture with Softbank K.K. and series A funding by Softbank K. K. to address the growing needs of the Japanese market. His stellar career in technology places Anand as an innovator in AI and Data Technologies. His technological prowess and sound understanding of AI and Data has him on the IBM Watson Ecosystem Partner Advisory Board. IBM Big Data Magazine identified Anand as the Big Data Hero in 2014. Anand is a member of the Forbes Technology Council – an invitation-only community of leading Tech Visionaries selected for the council based on their deep knowledge and diverse experience in the industry. Anand is also on the Fast Company Executive Board, an invitation-only professional organization of company founders, executives, and leaders who are defining the future of business. Financial Times recognized Findability Sciences as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2021. INC Magazine also recognized the company as being among the fastest-growing American private companies in 2020. Fast Company recognized his company for its World-Changing Ideas special mention in 2021. Currently, Anand is a Charter Member of TiE – Boston, where he is responsible for mentoring budding entrepreneurs. In December 2021, he was honored with the International Achiever Award at Indian Achiever’s Forum and was recognized for his outstanding and professional achievements in technology on the global level.

Published content

Why discriminative AI will continue to dominate enterprise AI adoption in a world flooded with discussions on generative AI

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While generative AI has undoubtedly revolutionized the AI landscape with its ability to create new content, discriminative AI remains dominant in enterprise AI adoption. Here's why.

Is now the right time to update your company's brand image? 

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Business leaders weigh in on 15 steps to take before introducing your brand to new and growing markets. As the new economy and digital marketplace continue to evolve, some business leaders may feel like they are under pressure to upgrade their brand's image in an effort to remain relevant to the next generation of potential clients and customers. However, oftentimes, you may need to simply assess which areas of your business need some minor adjustments rather than trying to reinvent the wheel. So before you consider the redesign process, members from Fast Company Executive Board are here to discuss some steps that they recommend when contemplating a rebranding idea for your company's logo and image. 

Strategies for employee retention in the artificial intelligence industry

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Based on my decade of experience building a global AI company, there are a few strategies I think AI companies should adopt to recruit, retain, and grow AI talent.

Three ways AI-ifying your organization can reap tremendous results

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AI offers a host of possibilities, and successful execution can lead traditional enterprises into a new era of digital transformation.

Company details

Findability Sciences Inc

Company bio

We are an award-winning Enterprise AI company, harnessing the power of data, cognitive computing and AI to empower businesses around the world as we solve their most complex and critical business challenges. In simple terms, we drive digital transformation in traditional enterprises by making them data superpowers. We began our journey in 2018, propelled by an investment from SoftBank KK who also structured a JV with us for the Japanese market. Our proprietary offering, Findability.ai, enables customers accelerate their Data-to-AI Journey and build their own IP & data science capabilities, while gaining real financial RoI. Our significant IP holdings include multi-modeling, low code prediction algorithms, EDA, NLP & Computer Vision. Our key offerings namely Findability.AI, Findability.DSL, Findability.INSIDE & Findability.LABS help create Strategic, Capability, & Financial Returns on Investments & drive Digital Transformation for our enterprise customers. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, we have offices across the US, Japan, Canada, India & UK.

Industry

Technology

Area of focus

Big Data
Cognitive
Artificial Intelligiance

Company size

51 - 200

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