Vivek Bharathi Muruganandam
AI Product Leader | Helping enterprises & startups win with AI | Host of ‘The AI People’ (120k+ subs )
- Role
- Angel Investor - Guindy Angels at College Of Engineering, Guindy
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Vivek Bharathi Muruganandam
Hi — I am Vivek BharathiI am an AI Product Leader helping enterprises and startups succeed with AI — from product strategy to go-to-market and partnerships.I currently lead ecosystem strategy and GTM execution for enterprise agentic AI platforms, working closely with hyperscalers, GSIs, ISVs, and channel partners to bring innovative AI solutions to market.Previously, I drove positioning, messaging, and launch strategies for key AI offerings within IBM Watson, including leading GTM for IBM Granite foundation models and the watsonx Data & AI platform — with a focus on building developer adoption, open-source engagement, and establishing IBM’s leadership in generative AI. What I do - Build and scale AI products from zero to launch- Lead integrated GTM across product, marketing, sales, and partners- Advise executive teams on build / partner / buy strategies for AI- Drive ecosystem partnerships across hyperscalers, startups, and enterprisesI have partnered cross-functionally with R&D, sales, legal, government affairs, academia, and strategic partners to deliver end-to-end product growth.I have also advised SVPs and GMs on corporate development, M&A strategy, and venture initiatives, and led IBM’s social and influencer advocacy program — earning recognition as a Top 15 AI Advocate and serving on the AI Advisory Committee at Hyperion Research. Creator & InvestorOutside my corporate role, I am the host of The AI People — a talk show sharing inspiring stories from thinkers and builders who are humanizing AI (75k+ subscribers).I am also an early-stage investor and committee member at Guindy Angels, supporting founders through fundraising and growth. Education & Community- While completing my MBA at Chicago Booth (Strategy, Entrepreneurship & Finance)- Founded the AI Club to help students succeed in the generative AI era- Led industry and alumni engagement for PE & Investment Management- Advised Data & AI startups in Booth’s New Venture Challenge- Supported NSF-funded AI startups with customer discovery and GTMI am passionate about mentoring young professionals and helping them navigate careers in tech and business.🤝 Let’s connectIf you’re building with AI — or figuring out how to adopt it — I’d love to connect. Follow me for insights on AI, product, GTM, and real builder stories.
Experience
Angel Investor - Guindy Angels
College Of Engineering, Guindy
Aug 2021 — Present · US
Education
College of Engineering, Guindy
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Materials Science
2009 — 2013
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, General
2022 — 2024
Digital Marketing Institute
Professional Diplomo in Digital Marketing
2014 — 2014
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