Raj Goodman Anand

Raj Goodman Anand Raj Goodman Anand is an influencer

Founder of Al-First Mindset®| Goodman Lantern | AI Speaker | AI Workshops | AI Investor

London, England, United Kingdom
23K followers 500+ connections

About

Raj Goodman Anand is passionate about AI and is a well-known name in marketing and tech. He is the founder and CEO of AI-First Mindset®, an AI consultancy, and Goodman Lantern, a B2B Content Marketing Agency that works with innovative clients across five continents. His company stands out for supporting women, with 70% of the team being female. Raj's expertise comes from his engineering studies and deep dive into AI through a PhD program, showing his commitment to the area.

As a visionary entrepreneur, Raj has successfully founded and scaled multiple startups. He is the brain behind GoPinLeads, an AI-powered tool revolutionizing lead generation, which he grew to 25,000 paid users before eventually exiting.

Raj's ventures are characterized by innovation and success, generating substantial revenue and attracting notable acquisitions. His contributions to the industry have not gone unrecognized, earning him the title of BusinessWeek’s Europe’s Young Entrepreneur (2007) and a spot in Revolution Magazine’s 50 Most Influential People in Digital (2009).

Beyond business success, Raj is an investor in Fathom AI, underscoring his commitment to advancing AI technology. His thought leadership extends to authoring multiple books, including The AI Era: Adapting & Thriving, a comprehensive e-book delving into AI's transformative power in modern business.

A sought-after speaker, Raj has graced stages at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, the British Library, and LSE, sharing his insights on AI's evolving role. The Telegraph, Guardian, BusinessWeek, and Observer have featured his work and thought leadership.

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Experience

  • AI First Mindset Graphic

    Founder & CEO

    AI First Mindset

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Built and scaled a global AI consultancy, empowering businesses with cutting-edge AI solutions. Led initiatives to educate 1M+ individuals on AI adoption, driving innovation and transformation across industries. Focused on AI strategy, implementation, and business growth through technology-driven solutions.

  • Investor – OpenAI

    Confidential Investment Vehicle

    - Present 3 months

    Strategic investment in OpenAI Global, LLC. Supporting the development of advanced artificial intelligence infrastructure.

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    Founder & CEO

    Goodman Lantern

    - Present 11 years 6 months

    London, United Kingdom

    Goodman Lantern is an award-winning content marketing agency specialising in content writing, strategy, design, motion-graphic videos, and SEO services for industries such as technology, telecommunications, and financial services.

    We're a fast-growing business that serves clients across five continents. We help our clients establish themselves as thought leaders in their industries with storytelling that inspires and converts. Our content allows them to build trust with their audiences…

    Goodman Lantern is an award-winning content marketing agency specialising in content writing, strategy, design, motion-graphic videos, and SEO services for industries such as technology, telecommunications, and financial services.

    We're a fast-growing business that serves clients across five continents. We help our clients establish themselves as thought leaders in their industries with storytelling that inspires and converts. Our content allows them to build trust with their audiences to scale their businesses.

    We've made it our Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) to create consistent, reliable, and fair income opportunities for women in marketing and tech. And along with our clients, we're already making great strides: 90% of our team members are women. Our ambition, however, is to ultimately make a difference on a global scale.

    Are you keen to be a part of our success story? Our highly creative team members are experts at developing valuable content that speaks to target customers' pain points. So let's collaborate and create content that will grow your business.

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    Investor

    Fathom

    - Present 3 years 1 month

  • EO Bangkok Metropolitan (EOBM)

    EO Bangkok Metropolitan (EOBM)

    4 years 3 months

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    Founder

    fai.events

    - Present 2 years 6 months

    fai.events is your premier retreat planning partner, specializing in curating extraordinary experiences in Bangkok.

    Rather than presenting standard, off-the-shelf packages, we pride ourselves on delivering offerings that are distinctively different from conventional restaurant or venue choices.

    Each retreat is meticulously crafted, keeping your unique requirements at the forefront, ensuring unparalleled value and a memorable experience. With our commitment to personalization and…

    fai.events is your premier retreat planning partner, specializing in curating extraordinary experiences in Bangkok.

    Rather than presenting standard, off-the-shelf packages, we pride ourselves on delivering offerings that are distinctively different from conventional restaurant or venue choices.

    Each retreat is meticulously crafted, keeping your unique requirements at the forefront, ensuring unparalleled value and a memorable experience. With our commitment to personalization and excellence, we promise an unforgettable journey tailored just for you.

  • Private Investor

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    - Present 6 years

    My colleagues and I buy / invest in B2B content related and marketing-technology (MarTech) businesses.

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    Member

    Entrepreneurs'​ Organization London

    - 2 years 9 months

    London, United Kingdom

  • Chief Product

    GoPinLeads – AI-Driven Lead Generation

    - 3 years 6 months

    After working on manual research projects for Goodman Lantern’s clients, I discovered that many of them needed a fast, reliable way to build solid, dependable lists of leads. That’s when GoPinLeads was born. It’s a platform that elevates marketing outreach to a more efficient and targeted process.

    GoPinLeads combines AI and many data sources to decide on relevant results. The biggest advantage of the tool is that it saves time. Sales professionals spend days researching leads. They…

    After working on manual research projects for Goodman Lantern’s clients, I discovered that many of them needed a fast, reliable way to build solid, dependable lists of leads. That’s when GoPinLeads was born. It’s a platform that elevates marketing outreach to a more efficient and targeted process.

    GoPinLeads combines AI and many data sources to decide on relevant results. The biggest advantage of the tool is that it saves time. Sales professionals spend days researching leads. They might even spend tons of money on hiring staff and interns. The biggest advantage is that it makes sales professionals independent.

  • Innovation Consultant

    Rajanand.biz

    - 7 years 9 months

    London, United Kingdom

    Rajanand.biz is dedicated to harness knowledge of cutting edge digital media for businesses to develop new products, reach customers and create innovative business models. Working with leaders like Zurich, Mapfre, Telefonica (O2), Orange, AXA and others.

  • Product Owner / Co-founder

    MidasORO: NFC meets IoT

    - 5 months

    London, United Kingdom

    MidasORO is an analytical tool within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem to track the usage of Near Field Communication (NFC) tags interacting with devices. The tool measures the usage of NFC for marketing and advertising travel insurance products.

  • Innovation Director / Product Owner / CEO (Asia/UK)

    Actualize, S.L.

    - 4 years

    International

    Actualize Group is a leading multinational providing white-labelled retention, loyalty and Value Added Service (VAS), working with 50% of the world’s insurance companies and major telecom organisations.
    Clients included Zurich Insurance, Orange Telecom, Telefonica (O2), Mapfre Insurance and AXA.

  • Founder

    SpicyCorp. (Acquired by Xtreme)

    - 3 years

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    SpicyHen was acquired in 2012 and is still growing across the UK and Europe.

    Raj grew the company from zero to one of UK's largest dance based hen party companies organising events in 40 cities across UK and Europe, serving a minimum of 1,500 group per year.

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    Cofounder and Head of Product

    Kwiqq.com

    - 3 years 10 months

    Brighton, United Kingdom

    Kwiqq provides a social networking platform for corporations and entrepreneurs. Clients included Apple, Eurostar, TUI, British Council, First Choice Holidays and more.

  • Technical Analyst

    DS Racing

    - 10 months

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    Web Programmer and Researcher

    European Commission

    - 1 year 4 months

    Brighton, UK

    Part of the research team at University of Sussex funded by the European Commission to research, develop and design an Augmented reality platform using lightweight XML driven architecture used by some of the most pioneering museums and art galleries around the world including Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum in London.

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    Application Programmer and Researcher

    Shell

    - 10 months

    United Kingdom

Education

  • Saïd Business School, University of Oxford Graphic

    Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

    Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

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    Activities and Societies: Participated in peer-learning exercises, collaborative classroom discussions, and one-on-one business advisory sessions with industry experts.

    Completed a 12-week intensive programme focusing on business growth strategies, financial management, leadership development, marketing, and operational efficiency. Developed a customized growth plan and expanded my network through connections with over 14,000 alumni across various industries.

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    University of Sussex

    MRes Artificial Intelligence

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    Activities and Societies: Pursued a PhD in AI before leaving to launch my first start-up, kwiqq.com. Completed a Masters focused on research in artificial intelligence, adaptive behavior, and intelligent systems. Developed intelligent platforms using cognitive science for video games, generating human-like adaptive behaviors in non-player characters (NPCs).

    Received a 1st in my Master Thesis and an "Award for innovative final year project"

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    Cranfield University - Cranfield School of Management

    Master of Business Administration (MBA) equivalent Start-up & Investment Readiness Programme

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    The Upstart programme is focused on achieving 4 major milestones in the process of making a business venture ready for investment. These are:

    1. Identifying a market gap and building a strategic vision for the venture
    2. Planning the launch and building the team
    3. Managing growth, risk and finance
    4. Pitching and negotiating for investment finance

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    University of Sussex

    BEng (1:1) Computer System Engineering

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    Activities and Societies: USAS, ACAS, USSU, DJ, marketing, publicity, Web-designer, and Event Organiser

    Received 1st in my degree and award for Best Final Year Performance

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    Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

    MTech Computer and Mathematics

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Publications

  • Recruiting with Social Media: Social Media's Impact on Recruitment and HR

    Que (Pearson)

    Social media can transform the way you recruit. Using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media platforms, you can connect with great new sources of talent faster and more effectively than ever before. You’ll learn how to use social media to build an open, engaging two-way conversation with potential employees…target job advertising more efficiently and at lower cost…choose the right tools and platforms…. Packed with real case studies and actionable lessons, Recruiting with Social…

    Social media can transform the way you recruit. Using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media platforms, you can connect with great new sources of talent faster and more effectively than ever before. You’ll learn how to use social media to build an open, engaging two-way conversation with potential employees…target job advertising more efficiently and at lower cost…choose the right tools and platforms…. Packed with real case studies and actionable lessons, Recruiting with Social Media will help you recruit quality staff faster and at a lower cost.

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Honors & Awards

  • 50 most influential people in Digital

    Revolution Magazine

  • Future 500

    Courvoisier

  • Entrepreneur of the Year

    Sussex Business Awards

  • Europe's Young Entrepreneur

    Business Week Magazine

Languages

  • Hindi

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Spanish

    Elementary proficiency

  • Arabic

    Elementary proficiency

  • Punjabi

    Limited working proficiency

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