RAJ VERMA is the CEO of SingleStore, an intelligent database solutions startup serving Fortune 500 companies. Hailing from a military family in India, Raj’s professional journey has taken him to the Bay Area by way of Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong. His career has traversed the cutting edge of technological transformation, from door-to-door computer sales to challenging the status quo in the midst of crisis. As an emerging thought leader for the intersection of technology and strategy, Raj is an eternal optimist who believes in the goodness of the human spirit. Married to the love of his life, he is a dedicated father to his four children, relishing in both the thrill of travel and the tranquility of the golf course.
""Advocating for the ethical, intentional, and conscientious development of AI with conviction and depth, Time Is Now raises keen questions about what such approaches entail and about how the gap between regulation and innovation can be bridged."" ** Foreword Reviews** ""Clear-eyed look at how AI technology can help business leaders make choices."" ** BookLife by Publishers Weekly** ""[...] Verma explores the trajectory of AI technology and emphasizes that the decisions we make today will affect humanity long into the future."" ** Readers' Favorite** ""Time is Now not only unravels the intricate workings of AI but offers compelling insights into how to develop this powerful technology. Raj beautifully writes that AI should be used as a tool to enhance human intelligence and make choices that benefit us all. A must-read that adds intrinsic value to the debate around AI and helps us understand how to use it to become better humans."" Deepak Chopra, MD Founder, The Chopra Foundation; Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Public Health, University of California, San Diego; New York Times Bestselling Author ""This thought-provoking book offers compelling insights about how real time data and artificial intelligence will shape the future. This is an important guide for anyone seeking to understand and navigate the new landscape of artificial intelligence and its incredible potential."" Vivek Randivé Founder and Former CEO, Tibco Software; Owner and CEO, Sacramento Kings ""A story prompting the reader's journey to embracing the new world of AI, told through the eyes of a fellow traveler."" Vinod Khosla Founder, Khosla Ventures