Summary
Thouheed Gaffoor is a repeat founder and AI-driven CEO with 11 years of experience building and commercializing machine learning platforms for heavy industry and manufacturing. He co-founded Emagin.ai (acquired by Autodesk Water Infrastructure), served as Head of AI at Autodesk, and now leads Basetwo AI to make manufacturing more resilient through scalable optimization and troubleshooting tools. His work spans end-to-end product delivery—research, patented industrial AI frameworks, fundraising from global VCs, and selling enterprise solutions to Fortune 500 customers. He brings deep domain expertise in water and environmental systems from academic and research roles, translating complex process models and HPC-backed optimization into practical production software. Known for bridging engineering and commercial outcomes, he combines hands-on algorithmic development with strategic M&A and integration experience. Based in Toronto, he pairs environmental engineering roots with startup grit to tackle carbon, waste and productivity challenges across regulated industries.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelors in Applied Sciences Environmental Engineering: Life Sciences Management Science & Water Resources Options, Bachelors in Applied Sciences Environmental Engineering: Life Sciences Management Science & Water Resources Options at University of Waterloo