Joshua Ma

Joshua Ma is a visionary leader in AI and software development, currently heading AI at Airtable. He is deeply committed to leveraging generative AI to build practical, user-centric products that solve real-world problems, rather than focusing solely on the technology itself. linkedin

With a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Joshua co-founded Airplane, a successful SaaS platform for internal developer tools, which was later acquired by Airtable. His journey from an Entrepreneur In Residence at Benchmark to building and scaling Airplane demonstrates his ability to identify market needs and execute innovative solutions. saasclub+1

Joshua has a proven track record in scaling technology organizations, as evidenced by his role as the first hire and CTO at Benchling. During his tenure, he significantly contributed to the company's growth, expanding the engineering team to over 300 individuals and helping achieve a $6 billion valuation. His experience spans a wide range of technical and leadership responsibilities, from hands-on engineering to strategic architectural design and ISO 27k certification. youtube+1

Academically, Joshua is a distinguished alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. His early accomplishments include contributing to published research on cellular-networking protocols through a competitive classroom contest. mit+1