Praveen Mandal

Praveen Mandal is a seasoned professional in the field of technology and innovation, currently serving as Chief Product and Technology Officer at Phorum.AI, where the focus is on utilizing AI to enhance drug manufacturing processes. In addition to this role, Praveen is a Research Affiliate at the MIT Media Lab and an MIT Connection Science Fellow, contributing to cutting-edge research that transcends traditional disciplines. Previous leadership positions include Chief Technology Officer roles at Builders VC, Crop Guard, NovaCharge, Bankbarn, and Volta Charging, where advanced technologies were applied across various industries such as health IT, agriculture, and electric vehicle infrastructure. Praveen co-founded 2predict, Inc., providing machine learning solutions, and has held advisory roles at educational institutions, including the Illinois Institute of Technology. Praveen holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering from Santa Clara University.