SK Sharma

Dr. SK Sharma is the Chief Analytics & AI Officer at Universal Music Group ($53B IPO), where he leads a global team of AI researchers, Ph.D. data scientists, and content/corporate strategists to develop innovative products and services around listener engagement, audience growth, and marketing analytics technology. SK is also a serial entrepreneur with four $100M+ exits for companies he either co-founded or where he served as an operational partner. SK holds a Ph.D. from Caltech (earned at the age of 23), is lead inventor on 4 AI patents, and a co-author on 17+ scientific research publications in HIV-1, cancer therapy, and antimicrobials. He was named the 2023 Commencement Speaker at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering, where he serves as Entrepreneur in Residence. In 2021, Billboard Magazine featured him on their annual 40 under 40 list. Previous professional experience includes Goldman Sachs, Lehman Brothers, UBS, OC&C Strategy, PLI, and Mitchell Madison Group.