Affaan Shaikh

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Founder & CEO at IntelliDent AI

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Affaan Shaikh is the 23-year-old Founder and CEO of two AI startups, IntelliDent AI and Neuratia Labs, focusing on medical technology and neuroscience. An AI engineer and researcher educated at Zeal College of Engineering & Research, he specializes in applying AI to diagnose neurodegenerative diseases and enhance brain-computer interfaces.

He is passionate about contributing to the tech community as a mentor, author, and editor for scientific publishers like Springer Nature. He is a UAE Golden Visa holder and a member of the MENA Impact community, indicating his strong ties to the regions innovation ecosystem.

Unique fact: He is a nominee for both the OPUS Entrepreneur of the Year and the UAE Health Award 2025 for his work in AI-driven health solutions.

Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Story Driven

Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

AI in Healthcare
Founder of companies applying AI to dental monitoring and neurodegenerative disease. He also authors research on AI's role in medical imaging.
Neurotechnology & BCI
His work at Neuratia Labs focuses on cognition enhancement and brain-computer interfaces, supported by his publications on emotion prediction using EEG signals.
Tech Entrepreneurship
As a founder of two startups and a nominee for Entrepreneur of the Year, he is deeply involved in building and scaling technology ventures in the UAE.

Media Appearances

Affaan has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Founder & CEO at IntelliDent AI
12-2025
Founder and Mentor at Affaan Intelligence Academy
1-2024
Scientific Author and Editor at Springer Nature
8-2025
AI and Research Mentor at Eduinx
1-2024
Contributing Author and Editor at IGI Global Scientific Publishing

Education

EBS Global Incubator from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
7-2020 - 5-2024
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from Zeal College of Engineering & Research, Pune

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Insights For Selling To Affaan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Affaan is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Affaan

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Affaan move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Affaan take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Affaan

Personality Compatibility


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