Mustafa Suleyman, born in August 1984, is a British entrepreneur recognized for his significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence (AI). He co-founded DeepMind Technologies in 2010 alongside Demis Hassabis and Shane Legg. DeepMind quickly became a leader in AI research and was acquired by Google in 2014 for approximately £400 million, marking one of Google's largest European acquisitions at the time.
At DeepMind, Suleyman led the Applied AI division, focusing on integrating the company’s cutting-edge technologies into real-world applications. He also launched DeepMind Health, which aimed to improve healthcare delivery through clinician-led technology partnerships with the NHS and other institutions.
In 2022, Suleyman co-founded Inflection AI with Reid Hoffman and Karén Simonyan, focusing on building AI systems that enable more natural and emotionally intelligent interactions between humans and machines. The company developed Pi, a personal AI assistant designed to offer support and remember user conversations.
In 2024, Suleyman joined Microsoft as Executive Vice President and CEO of Microsoft AI, leading its consumer AI initiatives. Several key members of the Inflection AI team, including Simonyan, joined him in this move.
A strong advocate for ethical AI development, Suleyman co-founded the Partnership on AI, an initiative uniting major tech companies to address the societal impact of artificial intelligence. In 2023, he co-authored The Coming Wave, a book exploring the challenges posed by powerful technologies such as AI and synthetic biology.
Suleyman’s work has earned him wide recognition, including being named a Commander of the British Empire and appearing on Time’s list of the 100 most influential people in AI in both 2023 and 2024.
