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Aleef

Mahmud

AI & Engineering Leader

MIT

Aleef Mahmud is an AI and Engineering leader at MIT, where he develops real-time ML systems for applications like autonomous driving, facial recognition, and hyperscale deployment. He also advises several deeptech startups—including Cerbrec, Candle, and Phare Labs—focused on AI for model customization, fintech automation, and IoT security. An award-winning builder and deeptech investor, Aleef brings a unique blend of hands-on engineering and high-conviction product vision to the frontier of AI innovation.

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30 October 2025 16:00 - 16:40

Interactive panel | Value-first AI: building products that stick

In an era where AI-driven products spring up relentlessly, execs demand product pivots, and OpenAI releases eliminate 100s of startups in a second, building products that truly stick is imperative. Join a hands-on discussion about how value-first AI strategies translate into real business impact, diving into the challenges of delivering measurable ROI. Walk away with concrete examples of how top teams align AI efforts with outcomes that matter.