AI Incubator

We're excited to announce Muklesur Bharuya as the newest Advisor at AI Incubator. A distinguished legal professional from England and France, Muklesur specializes in AI and fintech law and has a rich background with Westminster AI in London. He's known for his contributions to the Risk & Fintech Committee at the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment and for authoring “Breaking Barriers: Navigating Fintech Regulations and Smart Contracts” in 2022. As a founding partner at Westminster & Partners, Muklesur plays a pivotal role in connecting AI startups with venture capital through the AI Founders Connect - Venture Capital Night in Silicon Valley. His work ensures startups find the right backing and guidance to thrive within the first 18 months of their journey. Additionally, Muklesur educates future legal minds in technology and innovation as a Lecturer of the Legal Innovation module at City, University of London. His extensive experience before entering the tech world, including roles at the Crown Prosecution Service and Slaughter and May, adds to his depth of expertise. At AI Incubator, Muklesur's unparalleled knowledge of AI, fintech law, and venture arbitration will be instrumental in guiding startups through the complexities of regulation and innovation. We are thrilled to have him onboard and look forward to the expertise he brings to our community. Welcome, Muklesur Bharuya, to AI Incubator! #AIIncubator #LegalTech #FintechInnovation

🌐 AI Trends for 2024: Building Data Infrastructure in Manufacturing Looking ahead to 2024, G Brooks-Zak, P.E. shares their expectations for AI's impact in manufacturing. They state, "My biggest expectation going into 2024 is that manufacturers are going to start building out the data infrastructure needed to train and deploy machine learning models in production." This involves setting up an industrial internet of things (IIoT) with sensors for real-time metrics monitoring, choosing the right communication protocols, establishing data storage and sharing, and implementing robust cybersecurity controls. G highlights the broader benefits of this infrastructure: "This data is useful for decision-making throughout the organization, from maximizing overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) to monitoring initiatives like industrial decarbonization." Their insights point to a crucial shift towards comprehensive data infrastructure in manufacturing, laying the groundwork for advanced AI applications and organizational decision-making in 2024. #AI2024 #ManufacturingTechnology #DataInfrastructure #IIoT

🔗 AI Trends for 2024: Revolutionizing Procurement with AI In our ongoing series on AI trends for 2024, today we're featuring Ramon Colomina's experience with AI in the business world, particularly in the realm of procurement within the supply chain. Ramon, an expert in Supply Chain and Procurement, shares a memorable moment that profoundly impacted his view on AI's potential in business. He says, "I have been very impressed by what new procurement negotiation engines can do for the B2B sector by enabling extremely efficient sourcing, negotiation, and contracting cycles." This experience showcases the power of AI in streamlining complex business processes. He explains how these AI procurement platforms combine rules-based engines with the latest Language Learning Models (LLMs). This integration facilitates initial sourcing interactions, term sheet discussions, negotiations, and final contract generation, all while maintaining factual accuracy and conversational fluidity. Ramon's firsthand experiences have led him to envision a future where B2B ecosystems, comprising suppliers and customers, leverage AI negotiation engines across all nodes. He anticipates a future of "hands-off" AI-driven negotiations, offering unprecedented efficiency levels without compromising control over outcomes. This insight from Ramon Colomina highlights the transformative role of AI in business negotiations and procurement, pointing towards a more efficient and interconnected B2B environment. Stay tuned as we explore more groundbreaking AI applications in the business sector throughout 2024! #AI2024 #ProcurementInnovation #SupplyChainAI #BusinessEfficiency #AIinB2B

🌐 AI Trends for 2024: Reflecting on 2023's Key AI Developments in the B2B Sector As we look back at 2023 and its influence on the AI landscape, let's dive into the insights of Ekaterina Evchenko and her take on the events that significantly impacted the B2B sector. Ekaterina shares, "2023 was an interesting year for the industry and for me personally. Lots of events are happening, some are very notorious and well-described events, but I will mention a few that I have been witnessing or discussing in my circles more than the others." VC Activity Slowdown: The year saw a noticeable slowdown in venture capital activity, particularly affecting AI companies. While finding financing was challenging, Ekaterina observes that this environment allowed founders and investors to concentrate on genuinely valuable and viable ideas, possibly averting years of effort on projects with no market fit. AI Cyber Threats: She emphasizes the reality of AI cyber threats, noting the infancy of many corporations in their AI cyber journey. At BGV, where Ekaterina works, there's a strong focus on understanding and applying AI technology responsibly, recognizing its risks, and educating portfolio companies and partners about these concerns. She highlights the urgency of addressing these issues as generative AI technologies could potentially fall into the wrong hands. Geopolitical Risks: Finally, Ekaterina points out the heightened geopolitical risks affecting globally operating companies. Despite these challenges, she believes in the power of cross-border innovation and the resilience of companies with a global DNA. Adapting operation approaches in response to these risks is crucial for scaling and success. Ekaterina's perspective offers a comprehensive view of the significant events in AI during 2023 and their implications for the B2B sector. Stay tuned for more insights as we continue to explore the ever-evolving world of AI! #AI2024 #B2BTrends #AIChallenges #CyberSecurity #GlobalInnovation

🔌 AI Trends for 2024: AI in Control Systems Looking ahead to 2024, let's examine the evolving role of AI in the B2B sector through the lens of Caleb Eastman's expertise. Caleb highlights a specific area of AI development that excites him: "What is most personally exciting to me about AI development is the exploration of its safe and effective use in Control Systems, particularly the coordination of different AI models into different 'states' in the control system components." His focus is on the advanced integration of AI models within the framework of control systems. He also discusses the implications for organizations: "I am hoping that AI offers the opportunity for organizations to invest in their control system components, understanding that knowledgeable intervention will come more and more from an intelligence that isn't human due to labor shortages and major changes in the labor market." Caleb's insight sheds light on the potential shift in organizational strategies and the increasing reliance on AI-driven solutions in response to labor market changes. Caleb Eastman's perspective provides a clear view of how AI, particularly in control systems, is poised to influence the B2B sector in 2024. #AI2024 #ControlSystems #B2BTech #AIAdvancements

🌐 AI Trends for 2024: Reflecting on 2023's Transformative Advances in AI and B2B Continuing our discussion on the evolving world of AI, let's delve into the impactful events and advancements of 2023 that have profoundly shaped today’s AI landscape, especially in the B2B sector. G Brooks-Zak, P.E., an industry-leading expert in industrial automation and AI-integration, highlights three significant developments: 1. AI's Role in Manufacturing: G emphasizes that AI is unlocking the potential of other technologies in manufacturing, positioning it as a key enabler for the smart factories of tomorrow. This marks a significant shift from the era defined by software and programmable logic controllers. 2. Advancements in AI-Powered Computer Vision: They point out an instance where an AI model surpassed human visual inspection capabilities in detecting defects in ultrasonic sensor components during manufacturing. This breakthrough demonstrates the powerful precision of AI in quality control. 3. Revolutionizing Robotics and R&D with AI: AI is not only making robots smarter and more adaptable, but it's also enhancing product R&D. Unlike traditional rigid programming, AI-equipped robots can learn and adapt, making them more flexible than ever. Additionally, generative AI is becoming an essential tool for engineers, akin to CAD modeling. G concludes by noting how these advancements are creating a flywheel effect in manufacturing, with analytical capabilities in one domain unlocking similar potentials in others. As data and AI become more vertically integrated within organizations, we're witnessing compounding efficiencies that underscore AI's transformative power in manufacturing. Stay tuned for more insights as we continue exploring the dynamic intersection of AI and B2B in 2024! #AI2024 #B2BTrends #ManufacturingInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #ExpertPerspectives

🚀 AI Trends for 2024: A Leap Forward in the B2B Sector As we embrace 2024, the AI landscape is poised for groundbreaking changes, particularly in the B2B sector. We are thrilled by the prospects that this year holds for AI development. Ramon Colomina, an AI expert, shares his excitement: "What personally excites me the most is that I expect us all to see a Moore’s Law kind of improvement pace in the token input/output sizes, the transformer engine sizes (layers, weights, biases), the GPU model training speeds, the GPU/CPU inference speeds, the power/thermal ratios, etc. … which will lead to fantastic progress in the capabilities and value delivered by our AI creations (LLMs, AI agents, AI appliances, others)." He further anticipates that these enhanced capabilities will provide B2B players with incredible opportunities to improve both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations. This will be crucial to meet the evolving expectations in their value chains, much like how Amazon revolutionized delivery expectations two decades ago, ChatGPT is now reshaping our expectations on real-time generation and conversational delivery of information. 2024 is set to be a pivotal year for AI in the B2B world! #AI2024 #B2BTrends #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #ExpertOpinion #AIIncubator

We are excited to welcome Vinay Singh as our new Product Management and Business Development Advisor at AI Incubator. Vinay brings over two decades of rich experience in product marketing and business development, most notably from his time at Xilinx, now a part of AMD. Throughout his career, Vinay has demonstrated exceptional skill in growing data center businesses, innovating in software tools, and establishing key strategic industry partnerships. His expertise has been crucial in driving business growth, setting best practices, and spearheading global expansion initiatives. Renowned for his leadership in FPGA technology and software programmability, Vinay is a master in project management and adept at leveraging partnerships to expand global market reach. His forward-thinking and solution-focused leadership style has consistently led to significant business achievements. At AI Incubator, Vinay will be instrumental in guiding our teams towards new frontiers in sales growth and customer engagement. His role will be central to our mission of driving innovative AI solutions and forming strategic alliances in the industrial automation sector. We are confident that Vinay's unique blend of technical expertise and business insight will be a tremendous asset to AI Incubator as we continue to evolve and lead in this dynamic industry. #AIIncubator #InnovationLeadership #TechExecutives #BusinessDevelopment #ProductManagement

We're excited to announce Nikhil Holay, P.E., Senior Manager at DMC Engineering, as a partner at AI Incubator 🚀. With nine years of expertise in industrial automation, Nikhil has been instrumental in founding and overseeing DMC’s San Diego office. His role encompasses business development, partner management, sales, recruitment, and team expansion, particularly in the Southwest United States. Nikhil's extensive experience includes significant technical roles within DMC, where he managed system/application design, architecture development, software programming, and onsite deployments. His dynamic leadership and deep technical expertise make him an asset in driving AI partnerships and growth within the industrial automation field. At AI Incubator, Nikhil will continue to foster innovative AI solutions and partnerships, harnessing his skills to advance the field of industrial automation. His strategic vision and leadership will be key in shaping the future of AI and automation 🤖. #AIIncubator #IndustrialAutomation #InnovativeLeadership

We are excited to announce Dan Freve as a new advisor at AI Incubator 🤝. Serving as the Vice President at DMC Engineering, Dan brings a wealth of business and technical experience across all of DMC’s service areas. He is a key figure in the company's application development leadership team. Dan's journey at DMC includes founding the Seattle and Boston offices and overseeing some of the company's most complex accounts. His comprehensive understanding of the field is pivotal in steering advanced AI solutions for industrial applications. At AI Incubator, Dan will utilize his extensive expertise in business and technology to drive innovation in AI applications for industrial use. His leadership and insight will be crucial in our pursuit of cutting-edge technology solutions. #AIIncubator #IndustrialAI #TechLeadership