Sayeed Choudhury

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Executive Director at Open Forum for AI

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Sayeed Choudhury is a senior technology and policy leader with over 25 years of experience in digital strategy, open source software, and AI. He leads the Open Forum for AI (OFAI) and serves as Associate Dean for Digital Infrastructure at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a PhD from Johns Hopkins University.

He shows a commitment to community engagement and making technology accessible. He collaborates with local organizations to co-host AI literacy workshops for non-profit and state employees, bridging the gap between advanced technology and the public sector. He also travels globally, participating in international AI policy discussions.

Unique fact: He was appointed by President Obama to the National Museum and Library Services Board.

Personality Overview

Persuader

Pragmatic

Socially Adept

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.

Topics They Care About

Open Source AI
As Executive Director of the Open Forum for AI, he champions openness as a core design principle for building human-centered and transparent AI infrastructure.
Digital Infrastructure Strategy
In his role at Carnegie Mellon, he shapes strategy around digital infrastructure's intersection with AI, cybersecurity, automated science, and associated policy.
Community AI Literacy
He is directly involved in community engagement, co-hosting AI literacy workshops to increase understanding of artificial intelligence among non-profit and state employees.

Media Appearances

Sayeed has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Executive Director at Open Forum for AI
1-2024
Board Member at Open Source Initiative (OSI)
1-2024
Member of the Board of Advisors at Human AI Collective - BGV Capital & EAIGG
7-2023
Associate Dean for Digital Infrastructure at Carnegie Mellon University
8-2022
Director of Open Source Programs Office at Carnegie Mellon University

Education

Education details unavailable from The Johns Hopkins University

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Exp : 30 Location : Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Executive Director at Open Forum for AI
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Insights For Selling To Sayeed

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about other customers and how they have derived value from your product
  • Find ways to push them a little if they don’t start giving a clear yes or no in due course
  • Talk about some of the cool and impressive features of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sayeed is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sayeed

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sayeed move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Sayeed take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Sayeed

Personality Compatibility


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