Preet Raj is a visionary technology leader, industry speaker, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the CEO & Founder of NeuroNest. He also built and founded Bakstage.ai, a platform designed to enhance online sales for B2B companies. Preet is driven by a passion for leveraging cutting-edge AI and technology to solve complex problems, spark innovation, and drive business growth.

With a Master’s in Computer Science from Illinois Institute of Technology, Preet brings extensive experience from his time at leading Wall Street firms, including Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley, where he developed advanced technology solutions for the Investment Banking division. This experience honed his ability to build scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.

As a recognized expert in AI/ML and web security, Preet holds multiple patents and has been featured in prominent news publications and podcasts. He is also a recipient of the prestigious O1 VISA, awarded to individuals with extraordinary abilities, reflecting his global influence and expertise in the technology space.

In 2022, Preet was recognized as one of the “Top 10 CTOs to Watch” by Entrepreneur Magazine, and in 2023, he was named among the “Top 50 Technology Professionals” by OnCon Awards. Over his career, he has led technology for Fintech, Consumer Tech, and SaaS startups, scaled teams, and driven multi-million-dollar revenue growth.

Preet is also a startup mentor at Founders Network and a judge at MassChallenge, where he shares his expertise to support aspiring entrepreneurs in achieving their goals. Among his notable achievements are the development of award-winning platforms such as FLYX, recognized as one of the Best Apps of 2020 by Google Play, and FX HedgePool, awarded the Best New Venue Initiative by FX-Markets.