Nagendra Dhanakeerthi is a visionary technologist and entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in software development, distributed systems, and AI/ML. As the Co-Founder and CTO of AI Squared, Nagendra leads the charge in helping enterprises unlock the power of their data by seamlessly integrating AI insights into business applications. Prior to AI Squared, Nagendra co-founded Multiwoven, an open-source Reverse ETL platform that was acquired by AI Squared. His entrepreneurial journey also includes co-founding Shoffr, a retail tech startup based in Singapore that was acquired by Affle. Nagendra’s expertise spans various industries, including fintech, adtech, and edtech. He has held leadership positions at companies like Razorpay and Affle, where he drove significant technological advancements and integrations. A lifelong learner, Nagendra holds an MBA from the Indian School of Business and has completed programs at the National University of Singapore. He is also an official member of the Forbes Technology Council, contributing his insights to the broader tech community. Nagendra is passionate about building high-performing engineering teams and aligning technology strategies with business goals. His unique blend of technical acumen and business savvy makes him a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the fields of data engineering, AI integration, and enterprise software solutions.