Irina Bukhtueva
Expert in GenAI adoption in business, McKinsey
He is an innovative and highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in the digital and AI fields. Since 2024, he has been the Founder and CEO of MonetizeAI, a company that specializes in monetizing GenAI-powered chatbots through an API product providing access to affiliate links from over 2 million advertisers. His leadership has led to the creation of a working prototype, and he is currently onboarding the company's first customers while preparing for fundraising to enhance product development and accelerate customer acquisition. He conceived the initial idea, validated it through extensive customer interaction, and assembled a team of skilled AI researchers.
From 2019, he has also been a Project Manager in the Digital Practice at McKinsey & Company in New York, where he has led over 20 digital transformation projects across various industries globally, specializing in AI adoption and innovative AI solutions. His projects have included developing personalized learning content with AI for an education company and creating a digital twin for optimal equipment operations in manufacturing.
Previously, in 2018, he was involved in quantitative options trading for emerging market currencies at Credit Suisse and contributed to a digital transformation project at the Boston Consulting Group for a major European bank.
Between 2013 and 2022, he founded and managed several startups, including a marketplace for college tutors and a delivery app, showcasing his versatility and entrepreneurial spirit. His career is marked by a deep commitment to innovation, technical expertise, and leadership in AI-driven digital transformation.