Founder & Principal
Mohammed Cherifi
Most AI consultants either advise or build. I do both. At Cisco, I shipped software to 100M+ users. At Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, I managed Product Management for a €250M program and launched 20 vehicles across 39 countries. At Forbes Technology Council and Berkeley SkyDeck, I advise dozens of organizations on AI strategy. In only 3 months between November 2025 and February 2026, I shipped 8 AI ventures from concept to production code--not with a team, not with outsourced development, using AI-augmented methodology. That 360-degree perspective--strategy, product, code--is why AI initiatives I work on ship while 70% of industry pilots die.
The Three Chairs
15+ years building what I now advise on--not reading about it, not theorizing, building
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi
General Manager - Head of Product Management
€250M program | 150+ people | 39 countries
- Promoted 4 times. Led cross-functional teams across France, India, and Japan
- Shipped the world's first Google-built-in head unit (OpenR Link)--not a proof of concept, a production system in real vehicles
- €50M+ revenue impact from connected services reaching 4M+ users
- 4 vehicle launches: Megane E-Tech, Austral, Rafale, Scenic. Real metal. Real deadlines. Real consequences.
NDS / Cisco Systems
Senior Program Manager
100M+ users | 1,300+ engineers | 3 continents
- 9 years from intern to Senior Program Manager. Earned every step
- 100M+ users impacted via set-top boxes across Europe, North America, and Asia
- Shipped the world's first Android TV integration for pay-TV operators
- Linux kernel contributions. Open source advocate. Code in production, not just in presentations
ABB E-mobility
Product Marketing Team Lead
- Product marketing lead for the A400 charger: 400kW ultra-fast EV charging
- Full go-to-market: segmentation, positioning, launch strategy for the Terra Series
- Marketing lead for OS Charging software--the platform powering ABB's charger network
Credentials That Select, Not Accept
UC Berkeley, MIT, Kellogg. These institutions vet. Each credential backs a specific capability I bring to your engagement.
Certificate of Business Excellence
UC Berkeley Haas School of Business
AI, Platform Strategy, Systems Engineering, IoT, Cybersecurity
MIT Professional Education
Product Management Certification
Kellogg Executive Education, Northwestern University
Certified Scrum Product Owner & Agile Leader
Scrum Alliance
MSc Networks & Telecommunications
Paris-Saclay University
Engineering Degree in Computer Science (AI & Data Science)
University of Oran
Recognition & Appointments
Each of these was appointed, not applied for. That distinction matters.
Forbes Technology Council Member Leader (since 2021) -- vetted and appointed, 3% acceptance rate
Senior Executive AI ThinkTank Member (since 2025) -- invitation-only leadership network
Berkeley SkyDeck Key Advisor (since 2022) -- selected to advise UC Berkeley's top accelerator
Board Member, La French Tech Athens -- representing French tech ecosystem in Greece
AI Ambassador for French Government "Osez l'IA" Initiative (2025) -- appointed by the government to accelerate SME AI adoption
Published Forbes.com Contributor (100K+ readers) -- not a guest post, a permanent contributor platform
FranceNum Activateur -- Referenced Digital Transformation Expert (2025)
Paris | Amsterdam | Athens
Why I Do This
After 15 years in corporate roles at Cisco, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, and ABB, I could have joined another Fortune 500. Instead, I chose a harder path: helping European companies ship AI that actually works. I believe European businesses deserve better than what the consulting industry gives them. Better than Strategy Theater. Better than Permanent Pilots. Better than Consultant Dependency. I operate across France, Greece, and the Netherlands. I speak French, English, Arabic, and Greek. I believe in European AI sovereignty--not as a slogan, but as production systems built and operated in Europe. The best part of this work? Watching the moment it clicks. When an organization moves from AI confusion to AI confidence. From endless pilots to production systems. From vendor dependency to internal capability. That transformation is why I chose this.
Ready to Ship Your AI?
30 minutes. No pitch, no pressure. An honest conversation about your challenge and whether I can help. If I'm not the right fit, I'll tell you and point you somewhere better.