He is also a nominee for the AI Entrepreneur Awards 2025, hosted by Entrepreneur India— a prestigious India-level award, competing alongside major brands such as Netflix India, Vodafone India, MakeMyTrip, BOAT, Freshworks, MG Motor, and more
Mohammed Yousef Shaik
AI Entrepreneur and Innovator
Business, Creativity and Knowledge
CEO's Story
Born in 1987 in the city of Coimbatore in southern India, Yousef moved to Chennai in 1996, where he completed his education up to graduation. He worked in India for four years before moving to the United States in 2012, where he worked until 2018. He then returned to India and is currently leading Approtors, Gen AI startup.
He has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, including 12 years at Accenture, where he worked with Fortune 100 clients in software development and team/client management roles. He is passionate about creating innovative AI solutions and empowering businesses through technology
He is also a finalist nominee for the AI Entrepreneur Awards 2025, hosted by Entrepreneur India— a prestigious India-level award, competing alongside major brands such as Netflix India, Vodafone India, MakeMyTrip, BOAT, Freshworks, MG Motor and more.
International Business - IITM
AI Stratergy and Governance - Wharton
Gen AI and Large Language Models - IIMB
CEO's Story
Born in 1987 in the city of Coimbatore in southern India, Yousef moved to Chennai in 1996, where he completed his education up to graduation. He worked in India for four years before moving to the United States in 2012, where he worked until 2018. He then returned to India and is currently leading Approtors, Gen AI startup.
He has over 18 years of experience in the IT industry, including 12 years at Accenture, where he worked with Fortune 100 clients in software development and team/client management roles. He is passionate about creating innovative AI solutions and empowering businesses through technology.
International Business - IIT - Roorkee
Online
AI Stratergy and Governance - Wharton
Online
Generative AI and Large Language Models - IIMB
Online
Transforming Businesses with AI
Offering innovative solutions to help SMB's
AI Stock Image
Affordable, high-quality AI-generated images designed to help SMBs enhance their marketing and boost social media engagement
AI Websites
AI-powered websites crafted in minutes, affordable, and effortless to launch and maintain.
Ai Agents
AI agents that automate personalized outreach, generate context-aware responses, and maintain a memory of past interactions
Ai Chatbots
AI Chatbots that Qualify leads, answer queries around the clock, book test drives, and elevate customer satisfaction.
AI Stock Image
Affordable, high-quality AI-generated images designed to help SMBs enhance their marketing and boost social media engagement
AI Websites
AI-powered websites crafted in minutes, affordable, and effortless to launch and maintain.
AI Agents
AI agents that automate personalized outreach, generate context-aware responses, and maintain a memory of past interactions
AI ChatBots
AI Chatbots that Qualify leads, answer queries around the clock, book test drives, and elevate customer satisfaction.
Accelerating SMBs Success with AI
We empower small and medium businesses with cutting-edge AI technology. We take pride in helping our clients level the playing field, enabling them to compete with global brands by delivering high-quality visuals and innovative solutions.
Accelerating SMBs Success with AI
We empower small and medium businesses with cutting-edge AI technology. We take pride in helping our clients level the playing field, enabling them to compete with global brands by delivering high-quality visuals and innovative solutions…
Aviation Enthusiast
Yousef’s passion for aviation began in childhood, inspired by the sight of planes soaring through the skies. He eagerly learns the science and art of piloting. He also enjoys realistic flight simulators and thrilling aerial tours, seamlessly combining his love for aircraft with his passion for exploration
For Yousef, aviation embodies adventure, freedom, and discovery. Whether it’s flying lessons or scenic tours, his passion is fueled by his childhood fascination and his relentless curiosity to explore the skies and the world from new perspectives.
Aviation Enthusiast
Yousef’s passion for aviation began in childhood, inspired by the sight of planes soaring through the skies. He eagerly learns the science and art of piloting. He also enjoys realistic flight simulators and thrilling aerial tours, seamlessly combining his love for aircraft with his passion for exploration
For Yousef, aviation embodies adventure, freedom, and discovery. Whether it’s flying lessons or scenic tours, his passion is fueled by his childhood fascination and his relentless curiosity to explore the skies and the world from new perspectives.
Social Service
Trustee of Seedtotree Charitable Trust founded in 2008
Social Service
Trustee of Seedtotree Charitable Trust , Estd 2008
Educating, Empowering and Enabling Success
AI Technology & Skill Trainer, External Examiner, Guest Speaker
Educating, Empowering and Enabling Success
AI Technology & Skill Trainer, External Examiner, Guest Speaker
Engaging with students
In collaboration with Govt of India - MSME, University of Madras
Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges & Schools
In today’s fast-paced world, where technology evolves rapidly, Yousef is passionate about empowering and guiding students. He helps them develop both the skillset and mindset needed to succeed in the competitive job market. Over the years, Yousef has trained hundreds of students from various educational institutions, some of whom are highlighted below.
- Prathyusha engineering college
- SNS Engineering College
- MEASI Institute of Management
- The Indian Public School
- The New College
- Anna Adarsh College
- Guru Nanak College
- SSS Jain College & More
He finds purpose, and fulfillment in helping students succeed. He actively seeks opportunities to guide and mentor students, embracing such chances whenever possible to contribute to their growth and success
Training Students
In collaboration with Govt of India - MSME, University of Madras, Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges & Schools
In today’s fast-paced world, where technology evolves rapidly, Yousef is passionate about empowering and guiding students. He helps them develop both the skillset and mindset needed to succeed in the competitive job market. Over the years, Yousef has trained hundreds of students from various educational institutions, some of whom are highlighted below.
- Prathyusha engineering college
- SNS Engineering College
- MEASI Institute of Management
- The Indian Public School
- The New College
- Anna Adarsh College
- Guru Nanak College
- SSS Jain College & More
He finds purpose, and fulfillment in helping students succeed. He actively seeks opportunities to guide and mentor students, embracing such chances whenever possible to contribute to their growth and success
ChennaiAiCommunity - Podcast
Empowering Students, Working Professionals & Business Owners
Yousef launched the ChennaiAICommunity and its AI podcast in April 2025, with a mission to guide and inspire those seeking to build a career in AI, gain awareness, transition into AI from other tech roles, and for business owners and leaders interested in understanding technology use cases and leveraging them for business growth. With insights from diverse AI professionals actively working in the field, the podcast delivers authentic industry perspectives to a wide audience.
ChennaiAiCommunity
Podcast
Empowering Students, Professionals & Entrepreneurs
Yousef launched the ChennaiAICommunity and its AI podcast in April 2025, with a mission to guide and inspire those seeking to build a career in AI, gain awareness, transition into AI from other tech roles, and for business owners and leaders interested in understanding technology use cases and leveraging them for business growth. With insights from diverse AI professionals actively working in the field, the podcast delivers authentic industry perspectives to a wide audience.
Contribution to AI Policy Making
Government of India & UNESCO
Yousef was selected as one of only 15 AI experts to join the exclusive, closed-door 3rd AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Stakeholder Consultation at T-Works, Hyderabad.
Coming from a startup background, he was part of a small diverse group of AI experts that included leaders from academia, NGOs, corporates, and other sectors.
The event, led by MeitY, IndiaAI, the Government of Telangana, and UNESCO, provided a platform for accomplished experts to collectively discuss progress and future directions for framing AI policy and guidelines for India, as well as the ethical and responsible adoption of AI in the country
Contribution to AI Policy Making
Government of India & UNESCO
Yousef was selected as one of only 15 AI experts to join the exclusive, closed-door 3rd AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) Stakeholder Consultation at T-Works, Hyderabad.
Coming from a startup background, he was part of a small diverse group of AI experts that included leaders from academia, NGOs, corporates, and other sectors.
The event, led by MeitY, IndiaAI, the Government of Telangana, and UNESCO, provided a platform for accomplished experts to collectively discuss progress and future directions for framing AI policy and guidelines for India, as well as the ethical and responsible adoption of AI in the country