Let’s Accelerate Human Discovery

Dear Mira and the Thinking Machines Team,

Eighteen years after my first Computer Science degree from BITS Pilani, I returned to study it again (CGPA 9.49), driven by a curiosity to rethink AI’s potential. Your mission to accelerate human scientific discovery through collaborative, accessible AI resonates with my journey—from launching Azure OpenAI Service for U.S. Federal Clouds to building Premonition, an award-winning biothreat detection system, to co-founding a healthcare startup recognized by MIT. I’ve always believed AI should empower, not just automate.

Thinking Machines’ ethos of “thinking deeply and differently” mirrors my approach—whether teaching Organizational Behavior at UC Irvine, orchestrating a 350-guest Indian wedding during COVID from 7,000 miles away, or scaling AI solutions globally. Your focus on collaborative discovery aligns with my experience leading cross-functional teams to turn research into real-world impact, like Premonition’s Fast Company World Changing Idea Award win.

I’m drawn to your vision of AI as a partner in discovery. My INSEAD MBA and 13+ years at Microsoft taught me that the best innovations come from blending technical depth with human insight—something I see in your multidisciplinary approach.

• Translating Research to Impact
  I brought Azure OpenAI Service to U.S. Federal Clouds and led Premonition’s development, turning complex AI into practical tools—perfect for accelerating Thinking Machines’ research-to-impact pipeline.
• Ethical & Collaborative AI
  My leadership in Microsoft’s Responsible AI framework and mentorship at Techstars London can support your goal of building trustworthy, community-driven AI solutions.
• Startup Agility
  Co-founding Tathaastu, a healthcare startup recognized by MIT's Martin Trust for Entrepreneurship in their first Global Bootcamp, and scaling Appslure (an web/app dev agency) globally equipped me with the entrepreneurial mindset to thrive at Thinking Machines.
• Human-Centric Innovation
  Teaching Organizational Behavior at UC Irvine and studying Computer Science again honed my ability to design AI that enhances human collaboration—aligned with your vision.

At Thinking Machines, I see a chance to blend my technical roots (BITS Pilani, twice over), strategic vision (INSEAD), and passion for impactful AI. Whether it’s scaling Premonition’s biothreat detection or launching Azure OpenAI for secure government use, I’ve learned that AI shines when it empowers discovery across disciplines—exactly what you’re building.

I’d love to explore how my experience can accelerate your mission. Reach me at s@sidc.ai or via the links above.

Excited to think with you,
Siddhartha Chaturvedi