Mo Gawdat

Mo Gawdat is the former Chief Business Officer of Google [X], bestselling author, and leading voice on happiness and artificial intelligence. Following a 30-year career in tech, including pioneering work at Google’s “moonshot factory,” Mo shifted focus to exploring human happiness after the loss of his son, Ali, inspiring his global #OneBillionHappy mission. He has authored five international bestsellers, including Solve for Happy, Scary Smart, That Little Voice in Your Head, Unstressable, and the upcoming Alive. His works combine engineering precision with deep emotional insight, covering topics from personal joy to AI ethics. Mo hosts the chart-topping Slo Mo podcast, engaging thought leaders on purpose and well-being, and serves as Chief AI Officer at Flight Story. Recognized as an early voice warning of AI’s risks, Mo advises globally on responsible technology and personal fulfillment, uniting innovation with a mission to elevate human flourishing.