Naeem Altaf (Advisor) leads Space Tech initiatives, focused on innovations like edge computing in space to exploring quantum computing for opening new realms of possibilities for the new space age. He partners with various space agencies, universities, and space tech companies, to design and build a first-of-a-kind proof of concepts and technical prototypes. He is often a technical spokesperson internally and externally across a variety of topics including AI, Cloud, Edge Computing, Internet-of-Things and Space Tech. Naeem launched a Fortune 100’s first Cube Satellite to democratize access to space for next generation of space explorers all over the globe and perform edge computing in space. He has several articles published and patents issued. Altaf holds a B.S. in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin.
So-Young Kang (Advisor), is a transformation designer who helps organizations and individuals stay human in an increasingly digital world. Her work over the last 20 years focuses on better aligning purpose, values and ethics with the business and technology world. She has done this by founding Gnowbe, a software platform that is designed to humanize how we learn and engage, and Awaken Group, a human-centered transformation design firm. So-Young is the author of ‘Inside Out’, global speaker and thought leader where she regularly speaks and writes about tech, values, humanity, and the future of human development at places including the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader since 2014, Forbes, Davos, TEDx, Huffington Post, and Drucker Forum. So-Young holds a BA with Honors in International Relations, Japanese Studies and Minor in Music Theory from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA in Management from Harvard University.
Nicholas “Nikky” Kho (Advisor) is a renowned AI educator focused on empowering individuals through the VJAL Institute for AI Empowerment. With a rich background in Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and startups, Nikky has led entrepreneurial ventures harnessing AI and technology. He has conducted over 1000 workshops globally, specializing in business growth and innovation. His dedication to mentoring is evident through partnerships with CEOs and entrepreneurial organizations like Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), contributing significantly to the YPO A+ Accelerator Program. Nikky offers his workshops at accessible rates, benefiting members of these organizations. Nikky Kho holds a JD from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, an MBA in Business, Entrepreneurship & Venture Management from USC, an ALM in Liberal Arts from Harvard University, a BS in Economics with a Mathematics Concentration from UW-Madison, a BS in Marriage and Family from BYU–Idaho, and a BA in Psychology from ASU.
Nikky Kho
I’m truly honored to join AI & Faith as a new advisor and am deeply grateful for the warm welcome. My journey through Silicon Valley, Wall Street, startups, and my academic pursuits has been driven by a passion for leveraging AI and technology to empower individuals and organizations alike. Joining this incredible community aligns perfectly with my commitment to mentorship and the ethical integration of AI in our lives and businesses. I look forward to contributing to AI & Faith’s mission, fostering discussions on the intersection of AI, ethics, and spirituality, and exploring how we can navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in a manner that enriches our collective human experience. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this inspiring journey.