
Born: June 20, 1967 – Egypt
Mo Gawdat is an Egyptian engineer, entrepreneur, and author recognized for his focus on happiness, technology, and artificial intelligence. Formerly Chief Business Officer at Google X, he authored bestsellers such as Solve for Happy and Scary Smart. His #OneBillionHappy initiative has reached a global audience, influencing conversations on well-being and AI ethics.
Mo Gawdat is a globally recognized entrepreneur, technologist, and author, best known for his work as the former Chief Business Officer at Google , Google’s innovation lab. Born in Egypt, Gawdat began his career as a systems engineer at IBM Egypt, soon progressing into leadership roles in technology across the Middle East and later joining major companies like NCR, British American Tobacco, and Microsoft, where he spent over seven years overseeing communications in emerging markets. In 2007, he joined Google, where he played an instrumental role in expanding the company’s presence across more than 50 countries, focusing on empowering emerging markets through technology. His move to Google placed him at the center of radical innovation, working on ambitious projects like self-driving cars and life sciences.

Mo Gawdat
Former Google X exec explores AI's future, offering insights on its potential impact and how humans can shape its development.

Mo Gawdat
An engineer's logical approach to finding happiness, even in the face of tragedy, using algorithms and problem-solving techniques.

Mo Gawdat
A tech executive's guide to reprogramming your brain for happiness using computer science principles and personal insights.

Mo Gawdat
An engineer's approach to conquering stress, offering actionable strategies for cultivating resilience and finding inner calm in modern life.

Mo Gawdat
Former Google X exec explores AI's future, offering insights on its potential impact and how humans can shape its development.

Mo Gawdat
An engineer's logical approach to finding happiness, even in the face of tragedy, using algorithms and problem-solving techniques.

Mo Gawdat
A tech executive's guide to reprogramming your brain for happiness using computer science principles and personal insights.

Mo Gawdat
An engineer's approach to conquering stress, offering actionable strategies for cultivating resilience and finding inner calm in modern life.
"Mo Gawdat is the author of four international bestselling books published in over 30 languages"
— Books by Mo Gawdat
"Mo Gawdat's 'Scary Smart' was named one of The Sunday Times' Business Books of the Year"
— The Sunday Times
"Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer at Google , transitioned to bestselling author and public thinker"
— Wikipedia
"Mo Gawdat's book 'Solve for Happy' is described as 'the equation for happiness."
— Stylist
"Mo Gawdat is recognized as a remarkable thinker whose gifts landed him top positions in half a dozen companies"
— American Bookworm
"Everything Mo Gawdat writes is 'an enlightening education in how to be human,' according to Elizabeth Day"
— Elizabeth Day
"Mo Gawdat is best known for their non-fiction books focusing on topics such as happiness and artificial intelligence"
— Book Notification
"Through 12 years of research on happiness, Mo Gawdat created an enduring framework for joy"
— Audible
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