Ajay Pundhir
Global AI Strategist | Head of AI at G42 & Founder of AiExponentAiExponent
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Ajay Pundhir is a global AI strategist and enterprise leader at the forefront of the autonomous era. Currently serving as Director & Head of AI at G42, he orchestrates the delivery of large-scale, industrial-grade AI platforms, transforming breakthrough research into sovereign-scale solutions. His work is defined by a dual commitment to technical precision and institutional integrity, particularly in the operationalization of Responsible and Agentic AI. As the Founder of AiExponent, Ajay translates nearly two decades of leadership into high-stakes strategic counsel. He provides Board and Executive Advisory on AI governance and technological disruption, while delivering Confidential Leadership Coaching for C-suite executives navigating AI-led transformations. Deeply embedded in the global innovation ecosystem, he mentors founders through the Stanford SEED and LISA programs, bridging the gap between Silicon Valley’s agility and enterprise-grade scalability. A Senior Member of the IEEE and a contributor to the HBS Advisory Council and MIT Technology Review Committee, Ajay is also dedicated to cultivating the next generation of talent. Through his pro-bono mentorship programs for students, he ensures that the future of AI remains inclusive, ethical, and human-centric.
Ajay Pundhir
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AI didn’t just make industry headlines in 2025; it got embedded into everyday knowledge-heavy work, from research and content creation to recruiting and analytics. McKinsey & Company’s November 2025 report on the state of AI noted that 88% of respondents now regularly use AI to handle at least one business function, representing a significant year-over-year jump. AI is changing how value is created, how decisions get made, and what “good work” looks like when speed and automation are always on the table. The AI revolution isn’t limited to business and industry; broader cultural shifts hint that artificial intelligence is moving from a novelty to a norm among consumers as well. With 61% of multinational survey respondents saying they’ve used a generative AI engine, it’s clear that AI is forging ahead as a personal tool for research, education, shopping and even entertainment. Looking ahead into 2026, AI’s growing reach across industries and culture has big implications not just for technology teams, but for anyone whose work depends on interpretation, decision-making or trust. Drawing on their real-world expertise, members of the Senior Executive AI Think Tank share their perspectives on how AI is likely to shape business and culture in 2026, why those changes matter and which roles, tasks and industries may be hit by the next wave of disruption first.
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AiExponent
Company bio
AiExponent is an elite strategic advisory firm dedicated to catalyzing the transition from generative experimentation to agentic AI reality. Founded by global AI leader Ajay Pundhir, the firm serves as a bridge between technical complexity and boardroom strategy. AiExponent specializes in three core pillars: Strategic Advisory & Governance: Providing boards and C-suite leaders with the foresight to navigate technological disruption and ethical AI frameworks. Executive & Founder Mastery: Delivering confidential coaching and scaling roadmaps for leaders and AI founders, leveraging deep ties to world-class academic and startup ecosystems. Ecosystem Development: Cultivating the global AI talent pipeline through specialized professional mentorship and high-impact speaking engagements on Responsible AI. At its core, AiExponent is mission-driven—empowering organizations to achieve sustainable, long-term ROI while ensuring that AI innovation remains a force for human and economic progress.