This comprehensive guide provides ten essential tips to help business leaders effectively integrate AI into their operations and overall business strategy.
Baha Abunojaim
Boston, MA, USA
Seasoned Innovator | One Successful Exit | MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 | Venture Builder | MVP Specialist
Dynamic and results-driven technology leader with over 18 years of experience driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions. Recognized as one of MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35, I specialize in venture building, MVP development, and scaling high-performing teams. With a successful exit under my belt and expertise in AI, fintech, 3D printing, and SaaS, I’m passionate about leveraging disruptive technologies to solve real-world challenges and build the next generation of transformative startups.
Work
Istari: Building the Engineering Metaverse
https://istaridigital.comDigital twins are revolutionizing the industry. Istari Digital makes them simple and more secure, unlocking models and sims for better products - better everything.
Experience
Istari Digital
Vice President of AI
Jun 2022 - Present
A digital engineering company funded by Eric Schmidt, Icon Ventures and other leading VCs. Transforming digital engineering by empowering the physical world with a digital one and accelerating Industry 4.0.
- Built AI capabilities, including internal automations and process optimization.
- Led the development of Istari's initial MVP.
- Filed several patents.
- Sourced early hires for the company after founding.
Alphaworks Studio
Partner
Sep 2021 - Present
A startup studio focused on building next-generation startups, with an emphasis on AI-driven innovation.
- Supported aspiring entrepreneurs in turning their ideas into reality.
- eZorro: Market Advisor AI Agent
- MENADNA: Genomics for the MENA region
- Reachlet: In-ride advertisement platform
Integral Reality Labs, Inc.
Chief Scientist (Fractional)
Aug 2021 - Jul 2022
Focused on developing next-generation 3D mass manufacturing technology for custom toys linked to the metaverse.
- Designed and partnered with global suppliers to create automated 3D printing factories.
- Enhanced file fixing, 3D printing, and packaging processes.
Knowledge AI Inc.
Vice President of Engineering
Apr 2020 - Mar 2022
Developed AI-based educational products that analyze students’ handwritten text and extract cognitive metrics.
- Established a new remote office in Jordan.
- Grew a remote team of 50 engineers during the pandemic.
- Developed the company's MVP and took it to production.
- Filed one patent.
Mixed Dimensions (Acq. by IRL)
CTO, Co-Founder, and Board Member
Sep 2009 - Aug 2021
A leader in 3D model repair and printing solutions, serving industries like automotive, gaming, and aerospace.
- Scaled the team to 120 across three continents.
- Developed MakePrintable and GamePrint platforms.
- Filed 3 Patents.