Poonacha Machaiah

Poonacha Machaiah writes at the intersection of technology and human consciousness, exploring what it means to remain human in an age shaped by artificial intelligence.

His work spans a two-book arc: "Being In the Age of AI," on how AI is reshaping the outer landscape of human life, and his forthcoming companion "Absence of Presence," which turns inward to consciousness, attention, and presence. His earlier book, "I Am Resilient," explores the inner resources that help children grow through adversity.

Poonacha is Co-Founder and CEO of Cyberhuman. ai, an agentic AI consulting firm, and founder of AiJiv. ai, a creator-knowledge platform, and Peak Living. As former CEO of The Chopra Foundation, he led global mental health and well-being efforts and drove NeverAlone, a suicide-prevention initiative.

A technology leader at Nortel, Iridium, and Motorola, he holds an MBA from William & Mary and a BS. in Computer