Subra Maniun

Biography

Subra Maniun is a visionary technologist, AI strategist, and category creator who built a career of identifying white spaces, shaping market perception, and pioneering industries before they exist. His leadership is surgical—cutting through market noise, uncovering high-impact opportunities, and architecting blue-ocean strategies that redefine industries. In a world of incremental innovation, Subra is designing category-defining moves.

A computer scientist from IIT Kanpur, often likened to the Stanford of the Subcontinent, Subra spent close to a decade in senior executive roles across the US, before returning to forge new frontiers in AI-driven wellness intelligence. His early influence in enterprise solutions was spotlighted by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, while his next venture—a disruptive force in experiential engagement—caught the attention of Business World Magazine.

A published author and 4x founder, Subra has built global brand authority, mastering digital positioning long before it became an industry obsession. His ability to dominate search rankings worldwide, command high-value networks, and craft compelling brand narratives has made him a force in business and technology circles.

His stewardship under the luminaries at the American College of Lifestyle Medicine proved pivotal in shaping his behavioral-first approach to longevity and human performance. As the Chief AI Officer, he is spearheading the evolution of AI agenting in lifestyle medicine, ensuring that AI isn't just a tool, but a co-pilot in optimizing human well-being.

A happiness hacker, mindful minimalist, and devout biomechanist, he doesn't just theorize optimization—he lives it. He holds an isometric record at WeWork India and Cult Fit, planking for a breathtaking fifteen minutes, a testament to his uncompromising pursuit of peak performance.

Now, with Tefline, he's engineering the next evolution of AI—one that doesn't just assist but augments human decision-making at scale. His leadership philosophy is built on first principles: challenge convention, anticipate the next frontier, and build with a vision that outlasts trends.