Manish Maheshwari

Manish Maheshwari

AI Entrepreneur & Mason Fellow at Harvard

Professional Profile

Manish Maheshwari is a seasoned tech executive, entrepreneur, and AI expert currently a Mason Fellow at Harvard University, specializing in AI's social impact and public policy. He co-founded Fanory.ai, an AI-driven Creator Economy startup, and previously served as Twitter India's Country Head, driving rapid user and revenue growth.

With an MBA (Honors) from The Wharton School, backed by a Ford Research Fellowship, he began his career at McKinsey & Company in New York. A TEDx speaker, MENSA member, and PADI-certified advanced diver, Manish thrives on innovation, leadership, and creating sustainable value in dynamic markets.

In the News

  • Harvard selects former Twitter India head Manish Maheshwari for Mason Fellowship

    BusinessLine, 2024

  • JetSynthesys acquires majority stake in Manish Maheshwari's Fanory

    YourStory, 2023

  • AI start-up Fanory offers assured hourly monetisation to online creators

    Financial Express, 2023

  • Twitter becomes the platform of hope amid the despair of India's COVID crisis

    Reuters, 2021

Publications & Research Interests

  • AI's impact on the Creator Economy and content monetization
  • Public policy implications of AI and emerging technologies
  • Digital transformation strategies for businesses in emerging markets
  • Social media's role in crisis communication and public discourse

Contact

Email: mmaheshwari@hks.harvard.edu

Phone: +1 650 469 3741

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/manishm345