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”. Anand Mahurkar Originally from a small town in interior Maharashtra, Anand is a first-generation entrepreneur and immigrant to the U.S.A. He completed his under graduation in Mechanical Engineering and he holds a Master’s in Business Administration. His education provided a solid ground for a career of over 30 years of experience 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.