Dr. Taniya Mishra

Dr. Taniya Mishra, is the founder and & CEO of SureStart, a NYC-based AI education startup that offers mentoring-centered AI learning programs for middle-school and high-school students. Built through ongoing collaborations with top tech schools like MIT and Carnegie Mellon University, SureStart's AI programs equip students with AI skills, leadership and innovation competencies, and standout portfolios that pave their way to top universities, internships, and careers.With over 15 years in AI, including technical and leadership roles at AT&T Research, and best in class AI startups such as Affectiva and Interactions, Taniya has established herself as an AI leader. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and holds 80+ AI patents, with her work earning coverage in leading outlets such as Fortune, MIT Technology Review, NBC Learn, and The Atlantic.A sought-after speaker on AI advancements, ethical AI, and diversity, she has addressed major global conferences, including CES and the New York Academy of Sciences. Taniya’s AI expertise and deep commitment to technical mentorship of students globally has garnered significant recognition, including WomenTech Network Global AI Inclusion Award (2021), VentureBeat Woman in AI (2022), Women in AI North America (2023), and one of the 25 Leading Women in AI by NASDAQ (2023).