Current Role | Co-Founder & CEO, ADDO AI (Artificial Intelligence Advisory Firm) |
Previous Position | Director, Hybrid Reality Institute |
Key Recognition | Forbes Asia’s Top 100 Digital Women | World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer |
Background and Early Foundations
Ayesha Khanna was born in Lahore, Pakistan, and later moved to New York City and London, developing a global perspective early on. She holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University and a PhD from the London School of Economics.
After a decade working on Wall Street’s top innovation teams, she relocated to Singapore, where she co-founded ADDO AI, one of Asia’s pioneering artificial intelligence advisory and incubator firms.
Today, the Ayesha Khanna Singapore AI leadership story represents how technology, ethics, and smart cities converge to shape Asia’s future.
Career Milestones and Impact
Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
2012 | Co-founded the Hybrid Reality Institute focusing on human-technology co-evolution |
2017 | Founded ADDO AI, recognized as a top AI advisory firm in Asia |
2019 | Named one of Forbes’ Top 100 Women in Tech in Asia |
2024 | Advised major projects on smart cities and fintech AI systems in Asia |
- Key Clients: SMRT Singapore, Singtel, Smart Dubai
- Research Focus: AI governance, smart city ecosystems, fintech innovation
- Publications: Author of “Straight Through Processing” and speaker at WEF Davos
Leadership Style and Influence
Ayesha Khanna is known for her strategic, ethical, and visionary leadership:
- Advocates responsible AI — ensuring that innovation aligns with human values
- Champions smart, inclusive urbanization through technology
- Mentors female entrepreneurs in tech, supporting Asia’s next generation of AI leaders
She blends academic rigor, practical execution, and ethical frameworks — a rare combination in Asia’s fast-evolving tech landscape.
Legacy and Future Focus
Ayesha’s influence extends beyond startups into national-level digital transformation efforts.
Her future priorities include:
- Building AI-driven green infrastructure models for smart cities
- Shaping policy dialogues on AI ethics in ASEAN
- Empowering emerging markets to leapfrog into the fourth industrial revolution responsibly
She stands at the vanguard of building cities and societies of the future through conscious innovation.
