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Passionate about inspiring 1 billion people with AI, Tak founded Zeroth.ai, one of the first seed accelerators exclusively focused on AI technologies with 3 exits: IPO in NZ (OliveX), acquisition in Japan (AnyTech) and by Target in the U.S. (Spoonshot). He is also the co-founder of The Automated, an AI and business newsletter with over 16,000 subscribers, delivering deep insights on the intersection of technology and business.

A champion of entrepreneurship, Tak helped build the first international office for Techstars, the world’s largest accelerator, empowering startups to innovate globally. He also teaches a pioneering course Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI as a Visiting Associate Professor at the American University of Armenia (AuA), using innovative tools like ChatGPT to revolutionize how students learn entrepreneurship.

Tak has authored two influential books: I, Leader: Leadership Philosophy in the Age of AI and Atomic Prompts. His writing has been featured in major publications like MIT Technology Review, SCMP, and TechCrunch, and he has been a Forbes 30 Under 30 Judge.

An advisor to organizations and governments worldwide, Tak has worked with the Estonian government on its e-residency program, spoken on a US Congressional Panel on Veterans Affairs, and served on key innovation committees in Hong Kong, including the Committee on Innovation, Technology, and Re-industrialization.

Recognized globally, Tak has appeared in media such as Bloomberg, The Economist, Forbes, and Coindesk. As a speaker, he has shared insights at events like TEDx, Connected Capital, Human-Level AI Conference, and AI and Society.

Tak holds an MBA from London Business School and an AB in Economics from the University of Chicago. His career reflects a unique blend of strategic vision, entrepreneurial spirit, and thought leadership, making him a sought-after expert at the forefront of AI, innovation, and societal transformation.