AI-First Leader: A Practical Guide to Organizational AI Leadership (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781041098232)

Bhavesh Mehta is an AI-first leader, engineer, and product strategist with over 20 years of experience building scalable technology systems and driving industry transformation. Currently leading customer support technology and engineering at Uber, Bhavesh applies conversational and generative AI to real- world problems, reducing operational costs and improving user experience at scale. Grounded in systems thinking and AI infrastructure, Bhavesh turns complex technologies into resilient, scalable platforms that deliver real-world impact.

He has held leadership roles at Cisco, VMware, and high-growth startups, where he launched innovative products, scaled teams across geographies, and authored multiple foundational patents in virtualization, storage, and AI. Bhavesh brings a rare blend of deep technical expertise and executive vision -- bridging complex AI architectures with strategic business value. As an advisor to AI startups and a champion of responsible innovation, Bhavesh is passionate about democratizing AI for enterprises. In AI-First Leader, he distills his experience into actionable frameworks and casebased insights to help decision- makers lead with confidence, navigate AI's risks, and unlock its full potential.

Mahesh Kumar is a seasoned product executive with over 20 years of experience at the intersection of AI, cloud, and enterprise software. He has held leadership roles at Veritas, VMware, and Uber, helping to shape multibillion-dollar product portfolios, forge strategic partnerships, and deliver transformative solutions at global scale. With academic roots in materials science, computer science, and business, Mahesh brings a rare combination of technical depth and strategic vision -- making complex technologies like generative AI both accessible and actionable for business leaders.

At Uber, Mahesh plays a pivotal role in defining the company's AI/ ML product strategy, with a focus on next- generation automation and intelligent customer experiences. A trusted advisor to startups and a seasoned public speaker, he has represented global organizations at conferences, executive briefings, and customer summits. He is a passionate advocate for responsible innovation and believes AI should augment -- not replace -- human potential. In AI-First Leader, he translates decades of cross-disciplinary experience into clear, practical guidance for navigating the evolving AI landscape.