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Founded in 2020 by AI scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Taniya Mishra, SureStart designs transformative AI training programs that prepare students to learn, lead, and innovate.

Our programs are built on years of research, teaching, and industry expertise, developed in collaboration with top-tier technology and education partners. With SureStart, students gain the skills, confidence, and portfolios to stand out at prestigious universities, internships, and future careers.

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May 10, 2022

How one company is helping to diversify the A.I. field

Dr. Taniya Mishra founded SureStart with a goal to tackle the diversity crisis in AI, building an AI-optimized platform for AI jobs training and jobs connection. "We want to see more women, we want to see more people of color, we want to see people with different lived experiences," she says.

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Featured Podcast: Pioneers of AI with Taniya & Rana

Join Dr. Taniya Mishra and Rana as they explore the cutting-edge developments in artificial intelligence and discuss how innovative programs are shaping the next generation of AI leaders and pioneers in the field.

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The Person Behind the Purpose

AI scientist, inventor, and educator, Dr. Taniya Mishra, founded SureStart with a mission: to equip young people with the skills and mindsets to thrive as future innovators and leaders.

With over 15 years of AI research experience and 50+ patents, Taniya has shaped advances in AI at AT&T Research, Affectiva, and Interactions. Her work has been featured in Fortune, MIT Technology Review, NBC Learn, and The Atlantic.

A sought-after speaker at conferences including CES and the New York Academy of Sciences, she is a recognized thought leader in ethical AI, innovation, and diversity in technology.