Dr. Ann Marie Sastry is CEO and Founder of Amesite, an award-winning AI software company that creates smart, intuitive learning environments that help organizations thrive. Dr. Sastry has commented widely on online learning and the future of work, including appearances and commentary on CNBC, Yahoo! Finance, Fox Business, Forbes and Business Insider. Dr. Sastry was previously CEO and co-Founder of Sakti3, recognized as one of MIT’s 50 Smartest Companies. Dr. Sastry was recognized for technology entrepreneurship by President Barack Obama at the White House. Previously, she was an Arthur F. Thurnau Professor (UM’s highest teaching honor) at the University of Michigan for 17 years, founding research centers and a graduate program. She has co-authored over 200 research publications patents and filings, and delivered over 100 invited lectures globally (e.g. NIH, NSF, NAE, MIT, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Oxford, and Cambridge) Sastry is active in business mentorship and philanthropy, with emphases on education, environment, and poverty alleviation.