Hi, I'm Peng A - Next AI 26 cohort at Next AI
I am passionate about building agentic AI that transforms how we work. My drive stems from a deep scientific background, and I thrive in high-stakes, fast-paced environments where research meets rapid execution.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Conducted rigorous research as a visiting scholar at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Currently building autonomous agentic solutions as a founder at TaskNow within the Next AI cohort.
Can help peers navigate the intersection of academic research, deep-tech innovation, and scalable startup development.
🚀 Career trajectory
Scientific Research Phase
Established deep roots in academic environments at Harvard and McGill.
✦ Research Excellence
✦ Scientific Inquiry
Startup Incubation Phase
Transitioning from academic rigor to entrepreneurial intensity through elite programs.
✦ Founder Journey
✦ Next AI
💪🏻 Superpowers
Agentic AI Architect
Engineering autonomous systems that bridge research and production.
✦ Architecting adaptive agents that automate complex organizational workflows.
✦ Synthesizing cutting-edge model research for high-velocity software deployment.
✦ Translating abstract algorithmic potential into tangible commercial value.
Academic Research Strategist
Applying rigorous scientific methodology to business innovation.
✦ Applying deep scientific inquiry to solve technical founder challenges.
✦ Translating multi-disciplinary research findings into viable startup models.
✦ Managing large-scale seminar and research initiatives with institutional precision.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Builder
Leveraging elite accelerator networks for rapid scaling.
✦ Navigating top-tier incubation environments to accelerate product-market fit.
✦ Engaging cross-functional stakeholders within elite research ecosystems.
✦ Building scalable foundations within competitive high-tech environments.
I'm excited about
✦ Connecting with mentors who bridge the gap between technical depth and commercial scale.
✦ Gaining insights into global scaling strategies for early-stage agentic AI startups.
I can help with
✦ Providing technical perspectives on implementing agentic AI into legacy workflows.
✦ Sharing experiences on transitioning from a Ph.D. research background to entrepreneurship.
✦ Advising on navigating the unique challenges of deep-tech incubation and fundraising.
I would love your help on
✦ Identifying potential co-founders or early technical hires for TaskNow.
✦ Connecting with industry leaders experienced in AI safety and ethics frameworks.
✦ Guidance on optimizing product positioning within highly competitive AI markets.