Joseph is a distinguished executive, innovator, and product leader in the areas of SaaS, data, and AI/ML. He is the creator of the Pivoting Life Operating Model (PLOM). He has a strong track record in growing PE/VC-backed companies. Joseph was an early pioneer in applying AI/ML in multiple industries including credit, sales, HR, supply chain, and procurement. He holds several patents in various applications of AI technologies. Over his 30+ years in the technology field, he held executive positions with companies ranging from large enterprises to startups. He has been known to parachute in to help teams of all sizes with solving product and strategy challenges. Joseph was the founder and CEO of ENGAGE, the award-winning AI talent intelligence platform that was acquired by Carlyle/Workforce Logiq. Joseph is most passionate about taking on tough challenges – whether that’s connecting the dots between millions of data feeds, planning complex teams and product journeys, developing aggressive growth strategies, or navigating grueling offshore sailing races. Joseph holds a B.Sc. in Software Engineering and Robotics (Automatic Control) from Alexandria University, Egypt, and an MBA from Duke University, where he was honored as a Fuqua Scholar.