Ekram Alam is the Co-founder and CEO of MindPortal, a company pioneering non-invasive neural interfaces to facilitate direct communication between humans and artificial intelligence. Under his leadership, MindPortal aims to revolutionize human-AI interaction by enabling users to interact with AI through thought alone, bypassing traditional input methods like typing or speaking. ​

Prior to founding MindPortal, Ekram pursued medical studies but chose to leave medical school to align his career with his passion for innovation and human advancement. His vision is influenced by thought leaders like Ray Kurzweil and is centered on the seamless integration of human consciousness with AI to enhance human capabilities and experiences.