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Mouli Narayanan

Zeblok Computational

As a technologist, entrepreneur, and innovator for over three decades, Mouli Narayanan has started companies, raised capital, and developed strategic customers/ markets in AI Platform, Digital Health, and Data Center Technologies, and successfully delivered on Enterprise Transforms. In various Senior Technology and Innovator roles at JPMorgan and Bear Stearns, Mr. Narayanan has delivered the most extensive grid computing system on Wall Street for quant, an award-winning brokerage workstation technology, a global order and execution management (OMS/EMS) platform, and a market-leading clearing platform.

As Founder and CEO of Zeblok Computational, he is the product visionary behind bringing the most comprehensive AI stack to data to meet the critical needs of enterprise customers who wish to do more with On-premise and Edge environments while maintaining an AI-Cloud feel like that experienced in public cloud environments. The Intel Distruptor Program, Microsoft Founders Hub, and Edge Computing World have recognized Zeblok Computational.

He is an advisory board member in the National Science Foundation CVDI program. He collaborates deeply with CEWIT (Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology) at Stony Brook. Mr. Narayanan holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Penn State University.

10:30 am to 11:15 am

January 31, 2026 Startup Bazaar Abu Dhabi 2026

PANEL | Owning the opportunity: How UAE startups can lead in the age of AI

As the global AI market accelerates toward trillions in value, UAE startups stand at the crossroads of innovation, capital, and strategic vision. The panel will explore how founders can leverage the nation’s forward-thinking policies, infrastructure, and global investor interest to capture a meaningful share of the AI economy.

Discussion points:

  • Positioning UAE-based startups in the global AI value chain
  • Turning government vision (UAE AI Strategy 2031) into entrepreneurial advantage
  • Building local data and compute capabilities to scale AI innovation
  • Partnering with U.S. and Indian investors for cross-market growth
  • The role of talent, IP, and regional collaborations in creating AI leadership

MODERATOR:

  • Mouli Narayanan, Zeblok Computational

PANELISTS:

  • Ria Chakraborty, Veristyle, New York
  • Manish Kumar, Mu Gamma Consultants
  • Rajiv Shah, Indian Business and Professional Group (IBPG)