Industry: Artificial Intelligence & Business Transformation
Designation: Founder & CEO, AIARID
Country: UAE
Company: AIARID
Impact: With 20+ years in global leadership, she is pioneering conversational AI to humanize digital interactions while mentoring women entrepreneurs and students—proving that technology can empower authentic human connection.

Subarna Gupta | Driving Business Growth with Conversational AI

Subarna Gupta, Founder and CEO of AIARID, brings over 20 years of global leadership experience at the intersection of people, processes, and technology. Throughout her career, she has worked with leading brands like Nestlé, Microsoft, and Samsung, helping them build strong talent ecosystems, drive organizational transformation, and enhance leadership capabilities. Today, through AIARID, Subarna is on a mission to revolutionize how businesses use conversational AI—not to replace human connection, but to amplify it.

AIARID is reshaping customer engagement in the MENA region and beyond, enabling businesses to modernize their workflows and deliver better customer experiences. The company specializes in creating AI-powered solutions that streamline processes, empower teams, and foster meaningful collaboration—while ensuring interactions remain human-centric. Subarna’s philosophy is clear: technology should serve as an enabler, not a barrier, to authentic human engagement.

Her leadership style reflects a blend of strategic thinking and empathy, shaped by years of experience across India, Canada, and other global markets. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she completed an Executive Education program on Disruptive Strategy at Harvard, which formalized her belief that disruption is a mindset, not a threat. This learning transformed her approach from directive leadership to a facilitative, adaptive style, guiding teams through ambiguity with clarity and confidence.

Beyond business, Subarna is a strong advocate for women in leadership and an active mentor to emerging professionals. She has led global initiatives for women entrepreneurs, delivered an inspiring TEDx talk, and supports students through her Acevarsity program, teaching life and social skills. Subarna believes in creating opportunities for women at every level, ensuring diversity and inclusion are at the heart of organizational growth. As she often says, “Empowered women shatter ceilings not for themselves, but to construct bridges for all who follow.”

At its core, Subarna’s work represents a vision where AI and human intelligence work hand in hand to create better experiences for customers and stronger foundations for businesses. Through AIARID, she continues to lead this change with purpose, ensuring that innovation never comes at the cost of the human touch.