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Mahdi Shariff

Mahdi Shariff

Mahdi Shariff is the Co-founder of Humble AI, a platform that enables non-technical teams to build, manage, and launch AI-powered tools without code or complexity. He believes AI should amplify human collaboration, not replace it, and is driven to make technology accessible, inclusive, and human-centered so the future of work is built with people, not just for them.Before Humble, Mahdi was a VP at a Soros & PE-backed venture, helping global companies and fast-growth startups scale tech teams and harness data and automation. He also served as Chief Strategy Officer at Sunteng, a leading programmatic advertising startup in China, and worked in London investment banking focused on AI, CRM, and ad-tech M&A.A Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree, Mahdi is an angel investor and frequent speaker at global events including Slush, Innovfest, and the London Business School China Forum.

Round 1: Rocket Fuel Startup Pitches
Monday, August 31, 2026 13:30 - 15:55