Mahdi Shariff

Mahdi Shariff

Visiting Lecturer at ISM University

Mahdi is the Co-founder of The Humble AI, a VC-backed and purpose-driven company that empowers firms to boost team productivity by making automation and AI accessible to everyone.

Mahdi began his career in investment banking in London, focusing on technology M &A, before moving to China. He has been recognised by Forbes Asia’s „30 Under 30 ” for his role as Chief Strategy Officer at Sunteng, a Chinese adtech scaleup. He formerly led PE Technology Transformation at a Soros backed venture, was an Advisor to Slush and is an angel investor in several innovative startups.

Research areas

  • AI & Automation

Teaching areas

  • AI & Automation