Mahesh M. Thakur
AI Business Leader, Advisor, and International Speaker
San Francisco, California
Mahesh M. Thakur
AI Business Leader, Advisor, and International Speaker
San Francisco, California
Experience
With over a decade of experience in AI, Mahesh has held impactful roles at Microsoft AI (formerly Bing), Amazon, Intuit, and most recently as Vice President at GoDaddy. He has partnered with leading machine learning researchers, engineers, and founders, while making strategic investments in startups with successful exits. Mahesh has worked in the most critical areas of AI – machine learning, generative, and agentic AI.
Mahesh was one of the youngest talents to build and scale an artificial intelligence product at Microsoft, leading product development and experimentation for hundreds of millions of users globally. At GoDaddy, his leadership drove over 20% year-over-year growth in the Productivity P&L, reaching $600 million in annual revenue. His team also doubled the B2B SaaS customer base and boosted Microsoft 365 subscription revenue by 25% through a key partnership with Microsoft.
Upskill your company’s leadership to learn and apply AI in business
- 1. Modules to help you get started and learn business scenarios
- 2. Exclusive modules with world-class guest speakers
- 3. Mahesh’s guidance from years working in AI
- 4. Curated relevant AI briefings to make you current and relevant
- 5. Access to Enterprise AI Expertise Toolset ($799 value)
Expert-designed
Learn AI with Mahesh M. Thakur
10x Your Productivity with AI:
A Practical Guide for Business Leaders
Unlock the true potential of generative AI to drive meaningful impact in your business. Learn what AI can do today and how to stay ahead of tomorrow’s advancements. Through actionable examples and proven frameworks, discover how to seamlessly integrate AI into your workflows, boost team efficiency, and foster innovation. Gain the skills to leverage AI tools, lead with..
Harnessing Generative AI:
Strategies to Transform Your Productivity
Revolutionize how your team works with actionable AI methods and strategies. Learn from proven tools and platforms that have saved over 2,000 hours, and master the CRAFT framework along with key workflow triggers for seamless AI integration. Compare pre-AI and with-AI workflows to supercharge productivity and foster an AI-first culture in your organization.
Thrive in the AI Era:
Elevate Your Skills and Creativity Ethically
Stay ahead in the AI-driven world by mastering techniques to enhance your productivity and creativity. Learn to automate routine tasks, perfect prompting strategies, and apply AI ethically with insights from renowned experts Mahesh M. Thakur and Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. This guide provides actionable best practices and standards to harness AI’s potential and lead with confidence.
Public Speaking
Previous audiences include:
Microsoft, NVIDIA, GoDaddy, HP, YMCA, Empower and Excel, Corent
Breakthrough Broadcasts:
Topics to Choose From:
“Transforming Your Business with AI-First Strategies”, “Cultivating an AI-Driven Mindset for Success”, “Unlocking Value with the AI Playbook”, “Shaping the Future: What’s Next for AI and Agents”, “From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Turning Ideas into Impact”, “Enterprise AI: Driving Innovation at Scale”, “Becoming an AI Product Manager: Skills for the New Era”, “How Top Businesses Are Winning with AI—and How You Can Too”, “5 Steps to Create, Launch, and Scale an AI Solution”, “Launching and Growing an ML Startup: A Roadmap”, “CIOs: Leading Your Organization into the AI-Driven Future”, “CHROs: Empowering the Workforce for the AI Age”, “CMOs: Driving Customer Engagement with AI Insights”
Gratitude in Leadership
Growth Mindset in the AI Era
Frameworks for the C-Suite
Building Business Models Around GPT
Elevating the C-Suite
Speaking Topics
Additional Topics for Speaking:
Speaker Reviews
"An exceptional storyteller and a credible expert with boundless creativity and an insatiable drive to learn."
- EVP, $70B Company
"Mahesh’s sessions were the highlight of our event. He delivered precisely what we hoped for, leaving us with a deeper understanding of AI and how to integrate it into our growth strategy. We also appreciated his willingness to collaborate with us beforehand to tailor his content and the extensive research he conducted on our company, which built an authentic connection with our audience."
- Ayesha Charagula, CEO, Empower and Excel
"Mahesh was RIVETING! Collaborating with him was a delight. His ability to deliver powerful, impactful messages left the audience spellbound through his masterful storytelling and unforgettable examples. He is truly exceptional!"
- Better Business Bureau
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