Mo Gawdat

Mo Gawdat is a distinguished technology executive and entrepreneur who formerly served as the Chief Business Officer for Google X, the search giant's elite research laboratory. During his tenure at the innovation hub, he oversaw strategy and business development for ambitious 'moonshot' projects, ranging from autonomous vehicles and sustainable energy solutions to global connectivity initiatives. His earlier career involved pivotal roles at IBM and Microsoft, where he spent over seven years leading communications and emerging markets divisions. At Google, he was instrumental in their international expansion, personally launching nearly half of the company's global operations. Beyond his corporate achievements, Mo has applied his engineering mindset to the study of human well-being. He is the author of several influential books, including Solve for Happy, which presents an algorithmic perspective on joy, and Scary Smart, an exploration into the trajectory of artificial intelligence. His recent literary contributions include That Little Voice in Your Head and the 2024 release Unstressable, co-authored with Alice Law. Today, he also hosts a popular podcast where he explores the intersection of technology, psychology, and personal growth. Mo is frequently booked for his unique ability to bridge the gap between complex technological advancements and essential human values. His presentations offer a profound perspective on how society can remain resilient and focused on well-being in an increasingly automated world. Audiences value his professional authority, calm delivery, and his mission to share an engineering approach to happiness with one billion people. On stage, Mo Gawdat is best known for talks on AI and Wellbeing. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Mo Gawdat is regularly booked for Business Speaker and Motivational Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UAE, Mo Gawdat travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Mo Gawdat would approach your audience.