Lakshman Rathnam is a pioneering technologist, entrepreneur, and thought leader advancing innovation at the intersection of AI and human connection. As Founder & CEO of Wordly AI Translation & Captions, a 2025 Inc. 5000 company, he launched the world’s first AI-powered live translation and captioning platform in 2017, redefining global communication for over 5 million users across business, education, government, and non-profit sectors. With 25+ patents and expertise in human-machine interfaces, acoustics, and audio, Lakshman has spent his career transforming how people interact with technology. A 2021 Meetings Today Trendsetter, he holds a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kentucky and a BTech from JNTU.