Raj Goodman Anand
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
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Investor – OpenAI
Confidential Investment Vehicle
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EO Bangkok Metropolitan (EOBM)
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Private Investor
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Chief Product
GoPinLeads – AI-Driven Lead Generation
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Innovation Consultant
Rajanand.biz
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Product Owner / Co-founder
MidasORO: NFC meets IoT
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Innovation Director / Product Owner / CEO (Asia/UK)
Actualize, S.L.
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Founder
SpicyCorp. (Acquired by Xtreme)
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Technical Analyst
DS Racing
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Education
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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
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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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Skills
Publications
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Recruiting with Social Media: Social Media's Impact on Recruitment and HR
Que (Pearson)
See publicationSocial 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.
Honors & Awards
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50 most influential people in Digital
Revolution Magazine
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Future 500
Courvoisier
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Sussex Business Awards
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Europe's Young Entrepreneur
Business Week Magazine
Languages
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Hindi
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Elementary proficiency
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Arabic
Elementary proficiency
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Punjabi
Limited working proficiency
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