# [[👤Mo Gawdat]] - [[Artificial Intelligence]] - [[👤Mo Gawdat]] *** Mo Gawdat is a prominent technology executive, author, and entrepreneur known for his work on happiness and artificial intelligence. Here are key points about his life and career: 1. Professional Background: - Former Chief Business Officer at Google X (Google's innovation lab) - Worked at IBM Egypt and Microsoft before joining Google in 2007 - Helped expand Google's operations in over 50 emerging markets - Co-founded more than 20 businesses across various industries 2. Author and Speaker: - Wrote several bestselling books, including: - "Solve for Happy: Engineering Your Path to Joy" (2017) - "Scary Smart: The Future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World" (2021) - "That Little Voice in Your Head: Adjust the Code That Runs Your Brain" (2022) - "Unstressable: A Practical Guide to Stress-Free Living" (2023) - Popular keynote speaker on topics like happiness, AI, and innovation 3. Personal Mission: - Founded "One Billion Happy" initiative after the tragic loss of his son Ali in 2014 - Goal is to help one billion people find happiness - Hosts the podcast "Slo Mo: A Podcast with Mo Gawdat" 4. Views on AI and Technology: - Advocates for responsible AI development - Warns about potential dangers of unchecked AI advancement - Emphasizes the need for human values in technological progress 5. Education and Background: - Born in Egypt - Holds an MBA from Maastricht School of Management in the Netherlands - Engineering background with a focus on systems engineering 6. Current Endeavors: - Founder of One Billion Happy - Co-founder of Unstressable - Chief AI Officer at Flight Story Mo Gawdat is known for his unique approach to happiness, combining his engineering background with personal experiences to create practical strategies for well-being. His work spans technology, personal development, and futurism, making him a respected voice in discussions about the intersection of human happiness and technological advancement. Citations: [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mo_Gawdat [2] https://www.mogawdat.com/books [3] https://www.allamericanspeakers.com/celebritytalentbios/Mo%2BGawdat/399828 [4] https://www.mogawdat.com [5] https://twitter.com/mgawdat [6] https://www.chartwellspeakers.com/speaker/mo-gawdat-speaker/ [7] https://ae.linkedin.com/in/mogawdat [8] https://www.youtube.com/%40MoGawdatOfficial [9] https://thinkingheads.com/en/speakers/mohammad-mo-gawdat/ [10] https://www.vbqspeakers.com/speaker/mo-gawdat/ [11] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AL7Cb2O6Lhk [12] https://www.londonspeakerbureau.ie/details/mo-gawdat [13] https://www.oneyoungworld.com/counsellors/mohammad-gawdat [14] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk-nQ7HF6k4 [15] https://www.uhubs.co.uk/experts/mo-gawdat