by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Andrea Thomaz: The co-founder of DorsaAI, Andrea has been pushing the envelope in robotic coaching. Her venture uses AI to analyze and provide feedback on athletes’ movements, helping them perfect their techniques.
Rajiv Maheswaran: CEO of Second Spectrum, Rajiv’s company provides machine understanding solutions for professional sports. Their system captures player movements and game events in real-time, offering coaches unparalleled insights for strategy formulation.
Giels Brouwer: As the founder of SciSports, Giels is at the forefront of using AI to assess the potential of soccer players. By analyzing millions of data points, SciSports can determine a player’s impact, strengths, and weaknesses.
Julia Amann: Working at the nexus of biomechanics and AI at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Julia utilizes machine learning to analyze injury mechanisms in sports and propose preventive solutions.
Patrick Lucey: As the Chief Scientist at STATS, a sports data and analytics company, Patrick delves deep into using AI to understand and predict plays in various sports. His work helps teams anticipate opponents’ moves and refine their game plans.
Javier Fernández: Holding the role of Head of Sports Analytics at FC Barcelona, Javier employs AI-driven models to analyze player performance, track fitness levels, and even aid in talent acquisition.
Martin Rumo: At KINEXON, Martin’s work focuses on real-time tracking and analysis of sports data. They use sensors and AI to provide insights into player health, movement, and game dynamics.
Ben Alamar: Former Director of Sports Analytics at ESPN and author of “Sports Analytics: A Guide for Coaches, Managers, and Other Decision Makers”, Ben is a pioneer in using data and AI to derive actionable insights in sports.
Sam Robertson: A professor of Sports Analytics at RMIT University, Sam researches on optimizing athlete performance and health through machine learning models, making pivotal contributions to evidence-based sports decision-making.
Brian Kopp: As the previous President of Catapult Sports North America, Brian led the way in wearables for athletes. Their devices, backed by AI, provide real-time biometric and kinematic data, transforming player management and injury prevention.
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Dr. Fei-Fei Li: Co-director of Stanford University’s Human-Centered AI Institute, Dr. Li’s research revolves around machine learning, deep learning, and AI for visual content creation. Her work has implications in sectors from healthcare to entertainment.
Janelle Shane: An optical scientist, Shane’s blog ‘AI Weirdness’ showcases her experiments with neural networks. She’s best known for her quirky AI outputs, from naming paint colors to inventing pie recipes. Her exploration underscores both AI’s potential and its amusing limitations.
Ross Goodwin: A creative technologist, Goodwin’s projects like Sunspring—a short film written by an AI—and “1 the Road”, an AI-driven literary narrative, showcase the intersection of artificial intelligence with storytelling.
Samim Winiger: An influential figure in AI creativity, Winiger has worked on AI-generated music videos and other digital art projects. His endeavors highlight the profound impacts of machine learning on the creative industries.
Derrick Schultz: Specializing in AI-generated art, Schultz offers tutorials, tools, and insights into using machine learning models for content creation. His expertise is invaluable for artists entering this evolving domain.
RunwayML Team: The platform RunwayML is pioneering AI-driven content creation tools, and its core team—Cristóbal Valenzuela, Anastasis Germanidis, and Alejandro Matamala—are driving this innovation. Their platform empowers creators with AI tools tailored for various multimedia tasks.
Oscar Sharp: A filmmaker who, along with Ross Goodwin, produced Sunspring, Sharp delves deep into how AI can shape and transform narratives in cinema, bringing a fresh perspective to storytelling.
Dr. Parag Havaldar: An Academy Award-winning computer scientist, Dr. Havaldar’s expertise in blending AI with visual effects is profound. He’s renowned for his work on facial animations, offering a blend of technology and artistic representation.
Jesper Thøger Christensen: As the CEO of Corti, an AI platform that transcribes and analyzes conversations in real-time, Christensen’s understanding of AI in the realm of audio content creation and analysis is unparalleled.
Alex Champandard: Co-founder of creative.ai, a platform using AI to aid designers, Champandard’s insights into how artificial intelligence can streamline and augment the design process are groundbreaking.
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Alison Darcy: Founder of Woebot Labs, Alison launched Woebot, an AI chatbot designed to deliver cognitive-behavioral therapy. Her background in clinical psychology and health informatics underscores her commitment to making mental health resources accessible.
Russell Glass: As CEO of Ginger.io, Glass has taken the lead in offering on-demand mental health support through AI-driven behavioral health coaching, video therapy, and psychiatry services. His platform addresses immediate mental health needs seamlessly.
Apryle Pickering: A key figure at Moodfit, a mental health app designed to help individuals shape their mood, Apryle’s expertise lies in integrating therapy tools with technology, offering exercises, trackers, and feedback.
Dr. Thomas Insel: Formerly the Director of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and now a leader at Mindstrong Health, Dr. Insel is leveraging smartphone technology to decode mood and behavior, offering insights into mental well-being.
Ariel Garten: As the co-founder of Muse, Ariel introduced a unique approach to mental wellness by combining meditation with biofeedback. Muse uses EEG sensors to provide real-time feedback during meditation sessions.
Dennis F. Fortenberry: Playing a vital role at Talkspace, an online therapy platform, Dennis ensures that therapy is not confined to brick-and-mortar clinics. The platform connects users with licensed therapists, making mental health support accessible and timely.
David Ebersman: As the co-founder and CEO of Lyra Health, Ebersman is bridging the gap between therapists and those in need, using technology to match individuals with the right care and offering online video sessions.
Dror Ben-Zeev, Ph.D.: A prominent figure in the digital mental health space, Dr. Ben-Zeev’s work revolves around mHealth (mobile health) interventions for psychiatric conditions, promoting platforms that aid real-world functioning for individuals with mental health disorders.
Sean Duffy: Co-founding Omada Health, Sean took a digital approach to chronic disease management, including mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, emphasizing preventive measures and continuous care.
Melissa Leeolou: As the CEO of Thriveport, the creators of MoodKit, Melissa has been instrumental in delivering CBT techniques through a mobile platform, aiding users in improving mood and overall mental well-being.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Beeple (Mike Winkelmann): One of the pioneers in the digital art space, Beeple made headlines with his $69 million sale of an NFT art piece on Christie’s. His innovative techniques and advocacy for the NFT platform have made him a reference point in digital art monetization.
José Delbo: An 87-year-old comic artist, Delbo took the NFT world by storm with his iconic Wonder Woman illustrations and other digital artworks. His journey exemplifies the intersection of traditional art with new-age monetization.
Anna Zhilyaeva: Known for her virtual reality art, Anna has showcased her work in global events, blending traditional techniques with VR tools like Tilt Brush. She has a profound understanding of digital art creation and its potential in the market.
Duncan Cock Foster: As a co-founder of Nifty Gateway, Duncan plays a pivotal role in the NFT space, providing a platform for artists to monetize their works. His insights into the NFT market dynamics are invaluable.
Matt Kane: Integrating code into his art, Matt Kane represents a blend of artist and programmer. His piece “Right Place & Right Time” adjusts with Bitcoin’s price, showing how art can be dynamic and responsive.
Micol Hebron: A professor and an artist, Micol delves into the digital art landscape, often commenting on gender inequalities within the space. Her platform ‘Gallery Tally’ visualizes gender ratios in top galleries, merging data with art.
Ben Mauro: A concept artist and designer, Mauro’s digital creations have been used in movies, games, and more. His successful transition to selling art as NFTs provides insights into shifting monetization strategies.
Donnie Dinch: As the founder of Bitski, an NFT storefront platform, Dinch is pushing the boundaries of how digital art is sold and accessed. Bitski’s collaborations with brands and artists mark key milestones in mainstream NFT adoption.
Ruth Catlow: Co-founder of Furtherfield and DECAL Decentralised Arts Lab, Ruth explores digital art practices, communities, and blockchain. Her work is instrumental in understanding the decentralized art landscape.
John Watkinson (Pak): A crypto-artist and designer, Pak’s enigmatic identity is as discussed as his art. Selling multi-million-dollar artworks on platforms like SuperRare and Nifty Gateway, Pak’s approach to value, art, and scarcity is transformative.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Mitchell Klein: As Executive Director of the Z-Wave Alliance, Mitchell is pivotal in promoting the adoption of Z-Wave, a key wireless communications protocol in smart homes. His insights into seamless device communication are foundational.
Jamie Siminoff: Founder of Ring, Jamie has transformed home security with his innovative smart doorbells and cameras. His perspectives on integrating security solutions with smart home ecosystems are invaluable.
Helen H. Wang: A Senior Director at Samsung SmartThings, Helen plays an instrumental role in developing strategies and partnerships that expand the realm of connected living. Her work is a testament to the power of seamless integration in smart homes.
Matt Johnson: As the SVP of IoT at Silicon Labs, Matt focuses on making the home more connected. His vast expertise in mesh networking, especially Zigbee and Z-Wave, makes him a go-to expert for device integration.
Charlie Kindel: Formerly at Amazon, Charlie was key in developing Alexa and the Amazon Echo. His insights on voice control integration and creating intuitive smart home experiences are pioneering.
Mike Soucie: As a Senior Product and Partnership Manager at Google Nest, Mike works at the forefront of integrating various smart devices into the Google ecosystem. His knowledge in harmonizing disparate smart devices is profound.
Tanya Accone: A senior advisor at UNICEF’s Global Innovation Centre, Tanya’s work might seem unconventional in this list. However, her emphasis on the role of IoT, including smart home tech in achieving sustainable development goals, offers a fresh perspective.
Felicia Jackson: Chief Product Officer at Lifx, Felicia drives innovation in smart lighting solutions. Her work exemplifies the seamless integration of ambient intelligence in homes.
Daniel Rausch: Amazon’s VP of Smart Home, Daniel oversees how various devices and services come together under the Alexa ecosystem. He offers deep insights into creating coherent, user-friendly smart home experiences.
Yoon Lee: A Senior VP at Samsung Electronics, Yoon has been instrumental in pushing the boundaries of smart living. His vision of a fully integrated smart home, encompassing everything from fridges to TVs, provides a glimpse into the future of domestic living.
