Moodi Mahmoudi

Moodi Mahmoudi is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive known for his role as the CEO and co-founder of NEXT, an AI-powered product discovery platform used by top companies like Deloitte, Canon, and Bosch.

Before NEXT, Moodi held the position of Vice President at Optimal, a SAP solutions provider that was acquired by NTT Data Corporation following a successful $100 million fundraising campaign for growth and international expansion.

Moodi's journey in the business world began with founding KBMS in 2005, a leading SAP solutions provider, which was later acquired. Prior to that, he initiated his entrepreneurial path by starting Canada's first online classified ads company, uswap.com, in 1999 from his McGill University dorm room.

Education-wise, Moodi Mahmoudi has a diverse academic background, having studied Management at INSEAD for his MBA, Entrepreneurship at MIT Sloan School of Management, Finance & Economics at McGill University, and Sciences at Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel.

Throughout his career, Moodi has been involved in various ventures and initiatives, including being a Guest Lecturer & Featured Speaker at Product School, an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Hasso Plattner Ventures, a Founding Angel at Giftiniti, and the Founder & COO of Livingonline Group & USWAP Classifieds.

Notable organizations where Moodi has left his mark include Collaborne, where he served as a Co-Founder, and NTT DATA, where he held the position of Vice President.

Moodi Mahmoudi's academic accomplishments are highlighted by his studies at renowned institutions like INSEAD, MIT Sloan, and McGill University, showcasing his continuous pursuit of knowledge and expertise in his professional journey.