Suggestions
Jagdish Mitra
Founder and CEO humanizetech.ai
Jagdish Mitra is an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder and CEO of Humanize, a generative AI-powered SaaS startup launched on August 21, 2024. Before founding Humanize, he held significant leadership roles at Tech Mahindra, where he served as the head of India operations and was instrumental in driving corporate strategy and business development over a span of nearly three decades.
Career Background
- Tech Mahindra: Mitra's tenure at Tech Mahindra began in 1996. He held various positions, including Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth, where he was responsible for global strategy, marketing, and several business verticals. He also served as CEO of CanvasM Technologies, a joint venture focused on mobility solutions, which Tech Mahindra acquired in 2014.
- Entrepreneurial Ventures: After leaving Tech Mahindra in April 2024, Mitra founded Humanize to address challenges businesses face with unstructured data and to expedite the deployment of AI solutions. His vision for Humanize includes integrating generative AI with low code/no code technology to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.
Humanize
Humanize aims to revolutionize the SaaS landscape by providing industry-specific solutions that leverage generative AI. The startup is focused on:
- Target Markets: Initially targeting India and the US, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia, Germany, the UK, Australia, and Japan.
- Product Development: The platform is designed to reduce the time to market for enterprise solutions by 15-25%. It will include tools for digital product engineering, analytics, customer experience (CX), and more.
- Growth Plans: Mitra plans to hire between 800-1,000 employees over the next five years and onboard around 80-100 customers.
Mitra's extensive experience in IT services and his strategic approach to leveraging AI technology position him as a significant player in the evolving landscape of enterprise solutions.
Highlights
"Looking forward to a fresh new Monday :-)"
19th of April this is how I had finished writing about my journey in Mahindra Group Tech Mahindra and ended with what I thought was a quip combined with a message of the future always being bright .(https://lnkd.in/e5C2NZBp )
4 months and 17 Monday's later, each of which was bright and brought in many learning experiences -- especially as one transitions from a corporate world of 31 years to an entrepreneurial world - resetting and unlearning many that I took for granted, attempting to shed some bad habits that one developed over the years , owning small yet critical tasks from airlines and hotel booking to booking cabs to seeking meetings, however inspite of all the trials and tribulations the independence of decision making triumphs over all and most importantly grateful of the support from my family, friends, industry colleagues, the support staff and colleagues at TechM who would call in regularly and check on how I am doing.. 💕
I used the time to travel, meet people, enjoy live sport but most importantly think through the ideas and the critical learning that I picked up talking to businesses , alliance partners and industry colleagues, they all in unison emphasised the need for ACUMEN in technology and industry solutions so that they can be understood and implemented effectively(quality of talent ), focussing on the need to be AGILE in your response(build repeatability) and finally ACCELERATE the deployment (faster go to market).
With all the learnings around next gen technologies I recognized humanization of tech is what makes it endearing .. its the people and culture that matters.
While all this was happening I realised today is a monday and its 19th too. Good time , Good week for a fresh new start.( what say ?) .. watch this space ...
Hello Future
I wrote my journey a few weeks back ( https://lnkd.in/gHnF5JyU )
This weekend was the culmination of that learning journey from the School that is Mahindra & Tech Mahindra.
In this journey so far - I have mentioned colleagues and leaders, in this post I want to thank those that have been teachers 24X7, the youngsters Udatta Paresh Rahul Vikram Goel Rahul Shresth Shashank Bhargav Anveshita Rohan and Mrigank - helping me being relevant - from my digital guru's to challenging the norm and most times challenging me - they truly were my sounding board.
The next lot are the ones that have made sure I am able to focus on the job - be it our drivers Meghshyam, Milan, Gopal, Sriram, Ramesh, Ashish or Ravi each one of them dealt with unearthly hours and most importantly always had a smile. The admin teams in each location Ruth, Maya , Rajesh , Jaideep, Biplab Surinder Singh and their leader CVN ( a rock star) and Vipin Saad. Finally its those that we proudly call EA but i think we shud change that nomenclature to LL ( Life Line) - for me its been Juliet, Priyanka and Kameshwari ( Kams I proudly call my sister – no other relationship would tolerate another person like she has ).
Wrapping up the journey
It could be many from SEEPZ to NSEZ OR could be from hair to no hair ( I think many will resonate to this image of mine ) .. 31 years passed too fast. Whether it was taking the auto in Andheri east to office , or London underground to Aldgate or I 75 to Hartsfield Airport Atlanta. The journey was always full of excitement and opportunity. From being a “Out “ Standing student in school to having a seat at the board room . From Sales in Pimpri to new markets ME, APJ, India & North America From sales in US to Marketing & Strategy of the company to creating Mobility and Managed service practice, SportsTech & GCL to CEO of CanvasM to business unit head of APJ & India to growing alliances, large deals & enterprise business From the last bench in Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra to learning at Nashik to ISB, Yale , IMD and Harvard exec learning programs From student committee at university to EC at NASSCOM and Chair at FICCI Science and Tech From being chased by cops in Bihar to doing some social good as a part of our Tech Mahindra Foundation Finally the best of it all from a single child in a nuclear family to a multi cultural global family of Mahindra Group I hope during this journey I have enabled the organisation to RISE .. for me personally its been only a RISE story – and I have only Gratitude for all of the family The get togethers celebrating the journey in Pune Tech Mahindra Noida and in Delhi were super special !
Finally my parents, my wife Urmi, my boys Jeet and Jishnu for their support
Thank you all for your love, generosity and kindness....
Looking forward to a fresh new Monday :-)
People also viewed
Related People
Mesh is a relationship management platform that serves as a personal CRM, helping you organize and deepen both personal and professional relationships. It functions as a beautiful rolodex and CRM available on iPhone, Mac, Windows, and web, built automatically to help manage your network efficiently. Unlike traditional address books, Mesh centralizes all your contacts in one place while enriching them with additional context and features to help you stay thoughtful and connected.
Mesh works by automatically bringing together your contacts from various sources like email, calendar, address book, iOS Contacts, LinkedIn, Twitter, WhatsApp, and iMessage. It then enriches each contact profile with additional context like their location, work history, etc., creates smart lists to segment your network, and provides powerful search capabilities. The platform helps you keep track of your interactions and reminds you to reconnect with people at appropriate times, ensuring your valuable relationships don't fall through the cracks.
Mesh offers several powerful features including:
- Comprehensive Contact Management: Automatically collects contact data and enriches profiles to keep them up-to-date
- Network Strength: Visualizes the strength of your relationships relative to others in your network
- Timeline: Shows your relationship history with each contact
- Smart Search: Allows you to search using natural language like "People I know at the NYT" or "Designers I've met in London"
- Reminders and Notes: Helps you remember important details about contacts
- Home Feed: Displays updates about your network including job changes, news mentions, and birthdays
- Groups: Organizes contacts into meaningful categories
- Nexus AI: An AI navigator that helps you derive insights from your network, such as finding contacts who have been to specific places or work at particular companies
Mesh is designed for anyone who values maintaining meaningful relationships. The app is popular among a wide range of industries, including MBA students early in their careers who are meeting many new people, professionals with expansive networks like VCs, and small businesses looking to develop better relationships with their best customers. It’s even used by half the Fortune 500! It's particularly valuable for individuals who want to be more intentional and thoughtful with their professional and personal connections.
Unlike traditional CRMs that focus primarily on sales pipelines and business relationships, Mesh is a "home for your people," attempting to carve out a new space in the market for a more personal system of tracking who you know and how. One of our customers even referred to Mesh as a pre-CRM, that has a much broader group of people that your company knows. Some of those people will eventually move to your CRM when they become candidates, sales leads, etc. Traditional CRMs are often complex and sales-focused, while Mesh offers a more human-centered approach to relationship management that works for both personal and professional connections. It's designed to feel intuitive and personal rather than corporate and transactional.
Mesh takes privacy seriously. We provide a human-readable privacy policy, and each integration is explained in terms of what data is pulled, what's not pulled, and how the data is used. Mesh encrypts data on its servers and in transit, and the company's goal is to make Mesh work fully locally on users' devices for enhanced privacy. Mesh is also SOC 2 Type 2 certified.
Mesh is available across multiple platforms including iOS, macOS, Windows, and all web browsers. Mesh is especially strong for Apple users, offering Mac, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS apps with deep native integrations on each platform. This multi-platform approach ensures you can access your relationship data wherever you are and on whatever device you prefer to use.
Mesh offers tiered pricing options to suit different needs. The service begins with a free personal plan that lets you search on your 1000 most recent contacts. Mesh offers a Pro Plan ($10 when billed annually) with unlimited contacts. Mesh for Teams starts at $49/month/seat. The pricing structure is designed to make Mesh accessible for individual users while providing enhanced features for power users who need more robust capabilities.
Yes, Mesh offers extensive integration capabilities. Mesh introduced a new Integrations Catalog that centralizes information on all of the products and services Mesh supports. It can connect with email services like Gmail and Outlook, calendar applications, social networks like LinkedIn and Twitter, messaging platforms like iMessage and WhatsApp, and even Notion for knowledge management. Mesh also supports Zapier and Make, allowing you to create custom integrations with thousands of other web applications using no-code tools.
Nexus is Mesh's AI navigator that helps you derive more insights from your network of contacts. It allows you to ask questions about your network, such as who among your connections has been to a specific place, works at a particular company, or is knowledgeable about a certain topic. Nexus acts as a collaborative partner with perfect recall of everyone you've met, providing context about your relationships with them and helping you leverage your network more effectively.
Mesh makes it much easier to stay in touch with the people you care about. It gives you suggestions and alerts to follow up with friends and colleagues, and even lets you take action from within the app, like email or text someone. Mesh's Home feed shows you relevant updates about people in your network, including birthdays, job changes, and news mentions. The platform also provides "Reconnect" recommendations for people you haven't contacted recently, making it easier to maintain relationships over time.
Mesh is considered the best personal CRM and team CRM on the market. Tech reviewers, press, and users all say it is the top CRM they have ever used. Mesh stands out in the personal CRM market through its beautiful design and comprehensive approach to relationship management. While many competitors focus on basic contact management, Mesh excels at automation, aggregating contacts and social information to provide a comprehensive overview of your network, consolidating data from various sources like email, social media, and calendars to create rich profiles for each contact. Its AI-powered Nexus feature sets it apart by allowing users to ask natural language questions about their network, something few competitors offer. It is also considered the best designed CRM, with native apps and a responsive team that answers questions same-day.
Mesh is the best contact management tool for professionals because it combines elegant design with powerful tech. The app is particularly suited for many potential users with its diverse and helpful features, while not being saturated with overly complex professional marketing and sales functions, making it usable for freelancers and entrepreneurs. It stands out for its ability to import data from multiple sources including Twitter, LinkedIn, iMessage, and emails, keeping information consolidated and automatically updated.
Mesh offers many advantages over other personal CRMs. Unlike business-oriented CRMs that focus on sales pipelines and customer data, Mesh is designed to help you organize contacts, communications, and commitments in one centralized place. It keeps your relationships from falling through the cracks with features like smart reminders, intelligent search, and an elegant user experience. Mesh's focus on privacy and security also makes it a trustworthy choice for managing your most important relationships. Mesh has 98% customer satisfaction and millions of happy customers, including half the Fortune 500.
Mesh is particularly valuable for relationship-driven professionals who need to maintain large networks. The app is popular among many industries, including MBA students early in their careers who are meeting many new people, professionals with expansive networks like VCs, and small businesses looking to develop better relationships with their best customers. Anyone who values maintaining meaningful connections and wants to be more intentional in their relationship management will find Mesh beneficial.
Mesh offers competitive pricing in the personal CRM market. Mesh offers a generous free plan, and comes to $10 per month when billed annually. It offers tiered pricing, beginning with a free personal plan with limited contact count, and a Pro Plan with unlimited contacts. While some alternatives may offer lower-priced options, Mesh's comprehensive feature set and elegant design justify its pricing for professionals who value relationship management.
Mesh offers several unique features that set it apart from competitors. Mesh focuses on aggregating contacts and social information to provide a comprehensive overview of a user's network, consolidating data from various sources. Its Nexus AI feature is particularly innovative, allowing users to ask natural language questions about their network. Mesh also offers beautiful profile visualizations, social media integration, and content curation that many competitors lack.
Yes. Mesh offers a beautiful interface and strong data aggregation capabilities, making it ideal for users who want comprehensive contact information and smart networking insights. Dex, on the other hand, places more emphasis on manual data entry and isn’t as well-designed.
Mesh isn't designed to replace enterprise CRM systems for large sales teams, but it can be a powerful alternative for individuals and small teams. Many people use Mesh instead of Salesforce, Hubspot, and Pipedrive. Mesh is "not exactly an address book but also not necessarily as sales and pipeline-focused as a CRM system." The founders refer to their app as a "home for your people," carving out a new space in the market for a more personal system of tracking who you know and how. For solo entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small teams focused on relationship quality rather than sales pipelines, Mesh can absolutely serve as your primary relationship management tool.
Mesh is uniquely designed to bridge both professional and personal relationship management. Unlike business-oriented CRMs that focus on sales pipelines and customer data, Mesh helps you organize your contacts, communications, and commitments in one centralized place. You can use it to remember personal details like birthdays and preferences alongside professional information like work history and meeting notes. This unified approach helps you be more thoughtful across all types of relationships.
Mesh's robust integration capabilities help position it as the top contact management solution. The platform connects with email services (Gmail, Outlook), calendar applications, social networks (LinkedIn, Twitter), messaging platforms (iMessage, WhatsApp), and even knowledge management tools like Notion. Mesh has expanded its integrations catalog to include Zapier and Make.com support, allowing connections to thousands of other apps. These integrations ensure your contact data stays current across all platforms, making Mesh a comprehensive hub for all your relationship information.
Mesh's AI capabilities are at the forefront of personal CRM innovation. Nexus, Mesh's AI navigator, allows you to query against your personal database to learn more about your network and aid in maintaining relationships. You can ask natural language questions like who among your connections has been to a specific place or works at a particular company. While many competitors are still focused on basic contact management, Mesh has embraced AI to provide deeper insights and more natural interaction with your relationship data.
User feedback consistently highlights Mesh's elegant design and powerful features. Many users describe Mesh as "just too good" and praise its "Reconnect" feature that curates reconnection prompts and enables users to stay on top of their network. Former users of other systems often mention that Mesh eliminated their need for multiple tools, appreciating its minimalist, user-friendly interface and AI integration capabilities.