Manish Maheshwari
@manishm
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GP @BAT_VC; Mason Fellow @Harvard for AI. Previously @twitter @flipkart @intuit @mckinsey @wharton. Purpose-driven, relationship-centered, learner.
Bengaluru, India
Joined January 2009
What makes an AI model truly indigenous to India?. In Ep 2 of AI Square, @NebhnaniBhumika & I explore foundational models rooted in Indian data, languages, and governance values. We also spotlight @SarvamAI @GnaniAi @soketlabs @Krutrim & more. 🎧
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🔥 What does #IndigenousAI Innovation really mean? In Ep 2 of #AISquare, @NebhnaniBhumika and I explore India's #FoundationalAI models—built on local data, ethical governance, and homegrown talent. We break down LLMs vs SLMs, and talk about @SarvamAI @soketlabs and #Harvard.
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From Bengaluru’s bustling streets to a banana-leaf lunch — chatting with Abhishek @Upperwal of @soketlabs reminded me why 🇮🇳 is the place to watch for AI. Soket AI is building India’s own foundational AI model under the #IndiaAI mission. Rooted in our languages, our data, our
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RT @NebhnaniBhumika: Tune in to AI Square!. A thoughtfully curated Public Square by @manishm and me. We aim to discuss all the AI Value C….
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“You won’t lose your job to a tractor… but to a horse that learns to drive one.” This cartoon brings out the flaw in the argument so well!. It’s not just about learning new tools — sometimes the nature of the job itself changes. And when that happens, no amount of upskilling
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We may not have all the answers on AI. But we must start asking better questions. That’s what @NebhnaniBhumika & I tried to do in the first episode of AI SQUARE – (AI)² Making it a Public Square about Artificial Intelligence, where we debate it,.
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Looking forward to meeting with student founders, helping them sharpen their ideas, define milestones, and navigate the realities of startup life. Thankful to @HarvardHBS and @BAT_VC for making this possible. #FounderSupport #Entrepreneurship #RockAccelerator.
Proud to share! Our GP, @manishm selected as Accelerator Coach with Harvard's Rock Center for Entrepreneurship. Will help student founders build, scale & navigate startup journey. Supporting founders goes beyond capital. It’s a mindset.🚀. #Harvard #BATVC #Entrepreneurship
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"When trusted platform misleads ! ". Booked via @hotelsdotcom . What I got: ❌ Under-construction site, no AC, no WiFi, exposed wires posing safety risk. What they showed: Heavily edited, possibly AI-generated photos. Travel safety & platform integrity can’t be optional.
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Completed Harvard's Mason Fellowship. Graduated and received degree today. Super thrilled and grateful to those who supported, particularly my wife. #Harvard #HarvardUniversity #Fellow
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RT @NewzchainHQ: .@BAT_VC doubles down on India’s deeptech revolution with a $100M commitment. The New York-based VC firm has launched it….
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5/ Final thought:.Leadership today isn’t about power. It’s about purpose. As we enter the AI age, let’s lead with empathy, adapt with courage, and build with integrity. Full reflection here: #AI #Leadership #Harvard #FutureOfWork.
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Manish Maheshwari MC/MPA Mason Fellow 2025 is rethinking what it means to lead in an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven world, drawing from his experience leading Twitter India’s operations.
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4/ Create signal, not noise. Success isn’t about visibility. It’s about value. The leaders I admire most weren’t the loudest—they were the clearest. In an era of constant noise, clarity is your competitive edge.
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3/ Stay humbly curious. AI will challenge your expertise. What matters more than what you know is how fast you’re willing to learn. In every room I was in—whether with Nobel laureates or startup founders—the most impressive leaders were the most grounded.
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2/ Ask better questions. In a world where AI knows more than any one of us ever will, leadership is less about having all the answers—and more about asking the right questions. Curiosity is the new credibility.
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