Apoorv Agarwal

Dr. Apoorv Agarwal is the CEO and Founder of Text IQ, a rapidly growing technology startup in the US. He leads the company's strategic direction, product vision, and technological innovation.

His expertise lies in leveraging AI to address organizational and business challenges, especially in highly regulated sectors like Fortune 500 companies where he aids in AI implementation for risk management and digital transformation.

Apoorv's professional journey began with notable contributions as a member of the IBM Watson core team, earning patents and the IBM Ph.D. Fellowship award. He furthered his academic pursuits, culminating in a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University.

Being an authority in artificial intelligence and natural language processing, he is a sought-after thought leader often featured in respected publications like Forbes and WIRED. He maintains a presence in the academic community with publications in top ML and NLP journals.

Apoorv graduated with a Master's and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Columbia University, following a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Delhi University.

Besides his role at Text IQ, Apoorv has held various positions such as Adjunct Associate Professor at Columbia University, Advisor in Artificial Intelligence at Relativity, and Co-Chair at CPR, among others.

His diverse professional background includes experiences in academia, research, and industry, shaping him into a multifaceted leader in the tech sphere.