Recognition places Blend’s CEO among the founders defining the next decade of enterprise AI, agentic systems, and frontier infrastructure across the United States.
Columbia, MD – May 26, 2026 Blend is pleased to announce that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Ozgur Dogan has been named to AIM Research’s Next 15 AI CEOs in America 2026, an editorially selected list identifying the founders shaping enterprise AI, agentic systems, and frontier infrastructure in the decade ahead.
Produced through AIM Research’s analyst evaluations, founder interviews, and editorial review, the list recognizes leaders based on the strength of the work: the products being built, the problems being solved, the teams being assembled, and the capital being deployed with intent. Selection is not a ranking and not paid; it is awarded on demonstrated impact.
AIM Research recognized Dogan for building one of the fastest-scaling independent AI and data services companies in the United States. The publication specifically cited his focus on the operationally specific layer between "AI strategy decks" and production-grade AI systems, the space where enterprise transformations actually succeed or fail.
Dogan co-founded Blend in 2017 and most recently served as President of Americas before being named CEO in April 2026. He is a DataIQ 100 USA Most Influential People in Data honoree and a member of the Wall Street Journal Technology Council. Blend has grown to more than 1,500 professionals across the United States, Europe, India, and Latin America, has been named to the Inc. 5000 every year since its founding, and was recently recognized as AI-Enabling Solution of the Year at the DataIQ AI Awards.
This recognition follows continued momentum for Blend, including its placement as a Leader in AIM Research’s PeMa Quadrant for Top Generative AI Service Providers 2026 (now in its second consecutive year in the Leaders Quadrant), as well as recognition in the Everest Group PEAK Matrix and The Forrester Wave for Customer Analytics Services.
Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world.
For more information, visit www.blend360.com
Recognition places Blend’s CEO among the founders defining the next decade of enterprise AI, agentic systems, and frontier infrastructure across the United States.
Columbia, MD – May 26, 2026 Blend is pleased to announce that co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Ozgur Dogan has been named to AIM Research’s Next 15 AI CEOs in America 2026, an editorially selected list identifying the founders shaping enterprise AI, agentic systems, and frontier infrastructure in the decade ahead.
Produced through AIM Research’s analyst evaluations, founder interviews, and editorial review, the list recognizes leaders based on the strength of the work: the products being built, the problems being solved, the teams being assembled, and the capital being deployed with intent. Selection is not a ranking and not paid; it is awarded on demonstrated impact.
AIM Research recognized Dogan for building one of the fastest-scaling independent AI and data services companies in the United States. The publication specifically cited his focus on the operationally specific layer between "AI strategy decks" and production-grade AI systems, the space where enterprise transformations actually succeed or fail.
Dogan co-founded Blend in 2017 and most recently served as President of Americas before being named CEO in April 2026. He is a DataIQ 100 USA Most Influential People in Data honoree and a member of the Wall Street Journal Technology Council. Blend has grown to more than 1,500 professionals across the United States, Europe, India, and Latin America, has been named to the Inc. 5000 every year since its founding, and was recently recognized as AI-Enabling Solution of the Year at the DataIQ AI Awards.
This recognition follows continued momentum for Blend, including its placement as a Leader in AIM Research’s PeMa Quadrant for Top Generative AI Service Providers 2026 (now in its second consecutive year in the Leaders Quadrant), as well as recognition in the Everest Group PEAK Matrix and The Forrester Wave for Customer Analytics Services.
Blend is a premier AI services provider, committed to co-creating meaningful impact for its clients through the power of data science, AI, technology, and people. With a mission to fuel bold visions, Blend tackles significant challenges by seamlessly aligning human expertise with artificial intelligence. The company is dedicated to unlocking value and fostering innovation for its clients by harnessing world-class people and data-driven strategy. We believe that the power of people and AI can have a meaningful impact on your world.
For more information, visit www.blend360.com
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