About Sol Rashidi

With 10 patents, a best-selling author of 'Your AI Survival Guide' (top 100 AI books), and voted Forbes 'AI Maverick & visionary of the 21st century' Sol is a Data & AI  executive with a strong business acumen who's lead massive transformations for enterprises and the broader commercial AI marketplace that includes PEs, VCs, and Startupe. Helping IBM launch Watson in 2011, and holding the 1st Chief Data and Chief AI Officer role appointed back in 2016 Sol has operated as a CDO, CAO, CDAO, and CAIO for several Fortune 100's, Voted as the ‘50 Most Powerful Women in Tech’, ‘Top 100 AI Thoughts Leaders’, and ‘Top 100 Data & Analytics Leaders’. Sol is a SHAPER, combining her pragmatic approach with visionary thought leadership to drive change where it matters, while motivating and helping others with their Data & AI footprint. She ensures technology is leveraged as an enabler, and not a replacer of human intelligence and ingenuity in order to amplify our inherent cognitive capabilities that drives Catalytic Commerce.

What Makes Sol Stand Out?

Sol is a SHAPER, a forward-thinking leader who blends visionary insights with pragmatic, actionable strategies to accelerate AI adoption while ensuring that technology complements human intelligence, rather than replacing it. With 10 patents to her name and recognition as one of the Top 100 AI Thought Leaders, she is committed to driving catalytic commerce and AI-driven innovation that elevates human capabilities.

Her leadership style and innovative thinking have earned her recognition in Forbes' 21st Century AI Maverick & Visionary list and made her one of the Top 100 Data & Analytics Leaders. Sol empowers others to take bold, AI-first steps in driving impactful change within their organizations, always with an eye on sustainable growth.