Who’s Who In AI: A curated directory of influential builders, researchers, founders, engineers, investors, writers, and public figures shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
About This Directory
Artificial intelligence is evolving rapidly, driven by a relatively small group of individuals whose ideas, research, products, and companies influence the direction of the industry.
This directory serves as a practical reference guide for anyone seeking to understand the people behind today’s most important AI breakthroughs, businesses, platforms, and conversations.
Whether you’re researching industry leaders, discovering influential voices, following emerging startups, or simply learning who’s shaping the future of AI, this directory provides a structured place to begin.
Who’s Who in AI
Navrina Singh brings over 18 years of experience at Microsoft and Qualcomm to Credo AI, the governance platform she founded to make enterprise AI trustworthy at scale. She holds an M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an MBA from USC Marshall.
Under her leadership, Credo AI has become the category-defining platform for AI governance, equipping enterprises with tools to confidently scale generative and agentic AI while managing risk and aligning with global regulations. The company quadrupled revenue and secured $21 million in new capital in 2024, anchored by a partnership with Microsoft to support end-to-end AI governance. Fast Company named Credo AI number six in Applied AI on its World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 list.
Singh's influence extends well beyond her company. She serves as a member of the U.S. Department of Commerce National AI Advisory Committee, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and an AI expert for both the UN and the OECD.
Her conviction is straightforward: "If AI is going to transform business, trust has to be built in from the start." In a field dominated by builders racing to deploy AI faster, Singh is one of the most prominent voices insisting that governance is not a constraint on innovation — it is a prerequisite for it.
TIME named Singh to its 100 Most Influential People in AI 2025 list.
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