American Society for AI (ASFAI)

American Society for AI the premier organization for Artificial Intelligence (AI). Our mission is to create a better world with AI. We are a private club of the most prominent experts, leaders, & pioneers in the realm of Artificial Intelligence.

9 members

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asfai.org

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Jeff Pedowitz

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3rd+

Helping Businesses Reimagine Their Potential Most companies think they know what’s holding them back: • “We need better tools.” • “Our campaigns aren’t converting.” • “The market’s too competitive.” But the real barriers to growth are rarely external—they’re internal. Misaligned teams, disconnected processes, and outdated mindsets hold businesses back. At The Pedowitz Group, we don’t just fix marketing problems. We transform the way businesses think about themselves—and their future. Reimagine What’s Possible Take F5 Networks: campaigns took 60 days to launch, sales didn’t trust the leads, and marketing felt invisible. We helped them realign, reduce campaign timelines to 3-4 days, and generate 400% more leads. More importantly, they gained confidence in their ability to grow. As David Alexander, VP of Marketing, said: “You didn’t just fix our marketing. You gave us confidence in who we are and where we’re going.” What We Do: Architecting Revenue, Empowering Growth At The Pedowitz Group, we deliver transformative services that align strategy, technology, and execution: 1. Demand Creation: Fuel growth with AI-driven creativity and high-impact content. 2. Demand Capture: Turn interest into opportunity with AI-powered analytics and seamless processes. 3. Revenue Architecture: Design scalable systems that align marketing, sales, and customer success. 4. Execution Excellence: Deliver flawless campaigns and ongoing optimization through managed services. Why AI Matters AI is at the heart of what we do: • Personalized Marketing at Scale: Hyper-targeted campaigns that resonate. • Predictive Analytics: Anticipate customer behavior and optimize strategies. • Efficient Execution: Automate tasks, empowering your team to focus on growth. With AI, we don’t just help you keep up—we help you leap ahead. My Journey I grew up in the restaurant business, where I learned the value of operations and grit. A Commodore 64 sparked my love for technology, and my parents inspired my passion for business. Since founding The Pedowitz Group in 2007, I’ve partnered with my incredible team to help more than 1,400 companies engage customers, go digital, and grow revenue. Ready to Transform? If you’re ready to align your teams, scale your business, and unlock your potential, let’s connect. 💡 Free Resource: Take the first step with Revenue Marketing Basics—a free 9-module course. ➡️ Start Here 📧 jeff@pedowitzgroup.com 🌐 The Pedowitz Group 📅 Schedule a Conversation

Prithvi Srinivasan

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3rd+

Machine Learning Lead

Jason Leder

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3rd+

VC & Startup Partnerships at Google

Sarfraz N.

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3rd+

Data, Search & AI Product Leader | Ex-MSFT, Apple

Mohan Shekar

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3rd+

An executive leader with over two decades of experience, I currently serve as Vice President, Global Head for Business AI for Industries and AI Advisory Services at SAP. In this role, I drive AI innovation, strategy, business development, and go-to-market approaches across diverse industries. My passion lies in helping businesses connect with their customers and elevate their brand value by harnessing the power of emerging digital technologies. Throughout my career, I've successfully expanded strategic partnerships with global consulting firms and led transformative programs that have significantly reduced operational costs. My expertise spans managing international architecture teams, defining cloud strategies, and supporting key deals worth multiple millions of dollars as a Chief Solution Expert across various sectors. Recognized as a top talent at SAP, I am known for my pragmatic approach to problem-solving and my ability to identify innovative solutions to complex challenges. My collaborative and engaging leadership style has enabled me to build lasting relationships with key stakeholders and C-level executives. I am deeply committed to crafting customer-centric strategies that drive business performance and deliver comprehensive roadmaps for global enterprises. My journey in the tech industry began as a Software Engineer and has evolved through roles in consulting, CRM development, and management each contributing to my deep understanding of business transformation, global portfolio management, and customer experience. A proud alumnus of Harvard Business School and CASS Business School, I continuously seek new ways to leverage technology to drive business performance and make a meaningful impact on the world.

Hannah Elsakr

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3rd+

Hannah C. Elsakr is VP, Global GenAI New Business Ventures. She is passionate about looking around the corner for new commercial opportunities at the intersection of technology/AI, creativity & marketing. Hannah launched Adobe Firefly for Enterprise in 2023, a creative & generative AI business including Firefly Services, Firefly Custom Models. In 2025, she launched a deep-tuning service, Firefly Foundry & introduced partner models (Veo, Luma, ChatGPT) into Adobe’s ecosystem. Previously, Hannah led Adobe’s Corporate Development and was Chief of Staff to Adobe’s CEO, Shantanu Narayen, and led the office of the CEO. She is also Board President for the Adobe Foundation. Hannah has previously led global businesses in ecommerce & marketplaces, consumer products, SaaS and advisory services at eBay, Del Monte Foods, Avon Products, McKinsey & Co., and J.P. Morgan. Hannah holds a Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MBA from Harvard Business School (HBS). In 2023, Hannah was recognized as one of Silicon Valley Business Journal’s “Women of Influence.”

Sarah E.

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3rd+

AI innovation and commercialization expert: With over a decade of experience leveraging emerging technologies to innovate, I help companies build scalable, ROI-positive AI solutions. I guide teams in determining what to build, why it matters, and how to execute effectively in a rapidly evolving innovation landscape. I also partner with growth-stage AI startups and innovation agencies to design and launch products that achieve broad market adoption through strategic growth and partnerships.

Jayeeta Putatunda

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3rd+

NVIDIA Enterprise Platforms Advisor

Harvey Castro, MD, MBA.

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3rd+

At 2 a.m. in the ER, I rely on seconds; soon I’ll depend on satellites. I’m Dr. Harvey Castro, the physician-futurist fusing AI, clinical data, and orbital sensors to predict illness before symptoms strike. For 20 years, I treated crisis after it walked through the doors. Today I’m flipping that script: harnessing generative AI, ambient wearables, and space-borne imaging to keep patients out of the ER entirely. Impact so far • 40+ emergency departments using AI triage blueprints → 18 % faster door-to-doctor time • Tackling the $34 B fall-injury problem as Chief Medical AI Officer at Helpp.ai • Advisory work for the Singapore Ministry of Health & Texas Medical Association policy shaping for 21 million citizens • 4× TEDx & CES main-stage speaker; research cited in JAMA and MIT Tech Review • Co-architecting Phantom Space medical-payload program, turning lunar telemetry into oncology insights. How can we work together 🔹 Bespoke AI-transformation projects let’s deploy tech that moves your company’s metrics. 🔹 Keynotes & board briefings on orbit-to-operating-room innovation 🔹 Executive advisory retainers from proof-of-concept to FDA clearance Ready to explore orbit-to-operating-room innovation? DM me here. Let’s turn satellites, sensors, and software into healthier humans.