About the INSEAD AI (Alum‑led) Community
INSEAD AI 50 is organised by the INSEAD AI (alum‑led) community. It recognises INSEAD students, staff, alumni and professors advancing artificial intelligence with real‑world impact and responsible practice. Selection is governed by alumni reviewers and published by the INSEAD AI (alum‑led) community.
The INSEAD AI (alum‑led) community curates industry learnings, convenes dialogues across industries and connects builders with decision‑makers. We are independent from INSEAD, yet proudly complement the school’s mission by supporting responsible AI innovation across sectors and regions. Our global community of leaders spans startups, corporates and institutions and forms a network of learners who help each other cut through the noise. Our simple goal is enabling leaders to apply AI effectively, responsibly and at scale.
INSEAD’s alumni network counts more than 70,000 professionals from over 170 nationalities. This diversity and reach provide a fertile ground for collaboration and knowledge sharing. By shining a light on the work of our peers, we hope to inspire future generations of AI builders and leaders.
Our Founders
The INSEAD AI (alum‑led) community was founded by three alumni who volunteered countless hours to build this network. In the spirit of fairness, they were not eligible for inclusion in the honorees list. To assemble the INSEAD AI 50, they worked alongside Frans Blom, President of the global INSEAD Alumni Association, as a four‑person selection committee.
Robert Maciejko
Co‑founder of the INSEAD AI community (alum‑led). He has authored more than 200 articles on AI and currently serves as a director at an agentic AI company. Robert previously held senior leadership roles at McKinsey, BCG and Oliver Wyman, and worked at IBM and on early AI implementations with American Express.
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Fabio Valle
Co‑founder of the INSEAD AI community (alum‑led). Fabio has a strong background in go‑to‑market and growth strategy and currently serves as Vice President of Growth at Horsa. His career includes roles at Gartner, Eutelsat and McKinsey.
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Amit Akhelikar
Co‑founder of the INSEAD AI community (alum‑led). Amit is the Chief Operating Officer at Lynx Analytics, driving profitability and growth across Southeast Asia, Europe and the USA. He previously served as Global Head of App & Digital at Vodafone, overseeing the My Vodafone app across 21 countries, and led Mobile Banking at Barclays. Amit is an INSEAD Alumni President (USA) and former non‑executive board member at Digital Advisory.
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