About Our Team

At AI Natives, mentorship is the heart of the program. You're not learning from students — you're guided by mentors from MIT, Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, and other top institutions.

But it's not just about academic pedigree. You’re not only getting AI knowledge — you’re gaining real-world insight from doers. Our mentors have built startups, advised policymakers, practiced medicine, led in special forces, and shaped emerging tech ecosystems.

Our mentors are world-class innovators who worked at the intersection of AI and over 15 fields — from biotech to big tech — bringing real-world expertise and a passion for teaching the next generation.

When you join AI Natives, you're not just learning about AI — you're learning with the people who built it, used it, and changed industries with it.

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Meet Some of Our Mentors

  • MEET REZA

    - Holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Newcastle, with a postdoc from MIT.

    - Designed thermal systems for Microsoft HoloLens, and worked as Senior Thermal Engineer at NVIDIA and Cruise.

    With Reza, you’ll see how innovation powers devices from VR to autonomous vehicles.

  • MEET JAD

    - Holds a PhD from MIT in dynamic systems and MS in data sciences from McGill

    - Created AI models for Fortune 500 companies such as Meta and Amazon, lived in 5 countries

    With Jad, you’ll unlock how AI powers the world’s biggest tech giants — and how you can build the future yourself.

  • MEET LYDIA

    - Holds a doctorate in Pharmacy and a MSc in Management and worked for the big pharma industries

    - Led global launch strategies for breakthrough therapies, coached over 300 startups at the intersection of AI and science.

    With Lydia, you’ll discover how AI is reinventing medicine and entrepreneurship — and how you can turn your ideas into real-world impact.

  • MEET DIANA

    - Holds an MD and PhD from the Harvard/MIT Health Sciences & Technology (HST) Program, with research in pediatric oncology and cancer biology.

    - Founded Stealth AI to drive innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence, healthcare, and deep tech.

    With Diana, you’ll uncover how entrepreneurial leadership and scientific breakthroughs are shaping the future of medicine and technology.

  • MEET JUAN

    - Holds degrees from Ecole Polytechnique (Paris) and MIT, with a PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering specializing in plasma physics and fusion energy.

    - EPSRC postdoctoral fellow at Oxford, advancing research on plasma turbulence, energetic particles, and next-generation fusion reactors.

    With Juan, you’ll dive into how cutting-edge physics and innovation are converging to unlock the future of sustainable energy.

  • MEET ADITI

    - Holds a PhD in Medical Engineering from MIT and a BS in Bioengineering from UC San Diego, specializing in human-machine interaction and technology policy.

    - Leads technology and innovation initiatives in the U.S. Senate, advancing legislation on AI, emerging tech, and digital rights across government and global development.

    With Aditi, you’ll uncover how science, innovation, and civic leadership intersect to shape a more equitable and tech-powered future.

  • MEET ISA

    - Holds a PhD from MIT in Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in computational modeling of spider silk and webs.

    - Developed algorithms to map and sonify 3D spider web structures using MATLAB, blending mechanics, biology, and human-computer interaction.

    With Isabelle, you’ll explore how nature’s most complex materials inspire the future of high-performance structures and biomaterials.

  • MEET ALEX

    - Holds a PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering from MIT, with expertise in large-scale project analysis and high-tech innovation.

    - Led major roles at ExxonMobil, from deepwater projects in Guyana to LNG development in Mozambique, before becoming COO at Raphe mPhibr in India.

    With Alex, you’ll discover how global leadership, engineering, and advanced manufacturing converge to build the future of aerospace.

  • MEET RAMY

    - Holds a PhD from MIT in Mechanical Engineering; Engineer trained at Ecole Polytechnique (X)

    - AI mentor for 10+ year, lived in 4 countries, bridges AI across government policies.

    With Ramy, you’ll dive into how AI solves complex engineering challenges and public policy — and how you can be the next innovator.

What you’ll learn in the Mentorship

  • Python for AI (NumPy, Pandas, TensorFlow, API use)

  • How to build either a research-paper or a functional AI prototype

  • Advanced topics like neural networks, NLP, and computer vision

  • Project framing, ethical design, and public communication

  • How to gain admission to an Ivy League university

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What our students say about our mentors

  • Ananya, 17 – US

    "The research track helped me explore my passion for climate science in a way school never could. I built a model that predicts CO₂ emissions based on industry trends—and I used it in my science fair!"

  • Hugo, 16 – France

    "I always thought AI was for college students. Now I’ve written my own paper analyzing social media sentiment using NLP, with real results. The mentorship made me feel like a researcher, not just a student."

  • Sara, 18 – UAE

    “I’m applying to top STEM programs, and my fellowship project became the highlight of my application. My mentor helped me push the project further than I thought possible—and it was 100% mine."

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