# Wasim Khaled

> Wasim Khaled is the New York-based co-founder and CEO of Blackbird.AI, which develops narrative intelligence tools for investigating online manipulation and associated organizational risk. A computer scientist and serial entrepreneur, he previously co-founded mobile accessories business LuxMobile and now works across AI, communications and cybersecurity.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Blackbird.AI
- **Organizations:** Blackbird.AI, LuxMobile Group, The Weber Shandwick Collective, Social Intelligence Lab
- **Known for:** Co-founded Blackbird.AI and built its narrative intelligence business., Previously co-founded LuxMobile; his official biography records its Inc. 500 recognition and his Inc. 500 Asian Entrepreneur of the Year recognition., Led Blackbird.AI through its announced $20 million Series B in June 2023.

## Career timeline

- **College sophomore year** — Began entrepreneurship, as described in his VentureFizz interview.
- **2011** — Identified as co-founder and CEO of LuxMobile Group in its CES product announcement.
- **2017** — Co-founded Blackbird.AI with Naushad UzZaman.
- **2023** — Blackbird.AI announced a $20 million Series B led by Ten Eleven Ventures and received Fortune IMPACT 20 recognition.
- **2024** — Authored a Journal of Brand Strategy paper about polarization, synthetic media and brand trust.
- **2026** — Blackbird.AI announced $28 million in new strategic funding in January and launched RAV3N Radar for Slack in October.

## Achievements

- Co-founded Blackbird.AI and built its narrative intelligence business.
- Previously co-founded LuxMobile; his official biography records its Inc. 500 recognition and his Inc. 500 Asian Entrepreneur of the Year recognition.
- Led Blackbird.AI through its announced $20 million Series B in June 2023.
- Blackbird.AI received Fortune IMPACT 20 recognition in 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — On October 14, Blackbird.AI launched RAV3N Radar, delivering agentic narrative intelligence into Slack; Khaled emphasized context and coordinated response.
- **2026-09** — Appeared on episode 127 of All Quiet on the Second Front to discuss AI and narrative attacks.
- **2026-02** — Discussed Blackbird’s origins, AI agents, New York operations and executive time management on The Deep View: Conversations.
- **2026-01** — Blackbird.AI announced $28 million in new strategic funding and reported 118% year-over-year ARR growth.

## Links

- Website: https://blackbird.ai/team-members/wasim-khaled/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasimkhaled/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/WasimKhal

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Last updated: 2026-10-22