Other Industries

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly expanding across various industries, transforming them significantly. This growth signifies AI's versatility and potential to innovate and enhance various sectors. Learn from our experts in various spheres including aerospace, finance, legal, and even magic! Push the boundaries of your company’s AI integration with speakers, including Vandi Verma, Shawn Flynn, Max Sills, and Simon Pierro.

Aerospace

Vandi Verma

Deputy Manager for Mobility and Robotics Systems at NASA

  • Space Robotics of The Future

    Machine Learning in the Mars Rover

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  • California, United States

Verma is a pioneering robotics expert who holds leadership roles at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, notably spearheading JPL's Autonomous Systems, Mobility and Robotic Systems group.

With a PhD in robotics from Carnegie Mellon, she has co-authored PLEXIL, a language used in critical NASA projects, and has been instrumental in the Mars Exploration Rover projects since 2008.

Her work has been recognized through multiple NASA Honors awards, and she frequently leverages her expertise to inspire the next generation in STEM.

Finance

Shawn Flynn

Principal at Global Capital Markets & Host of The Silicon Valley Podcast

  • Artificial Intelligence and Tech From Silicon Valley

    Mergers and Acquisitions and AI

    Raising Capital and AI Companies

    AI focused Incubators and Accelerators

    Lessons from Interviewing Silicon Valley AI Founders

  • $20k to $30k plus travel

  • San Francisco, United States

Shawn Flynn is a seasoned investment banker at Global Capital Markets, specializing in mergers, acquisitions, and growth capital in the AI sector, with foundational business experience from Beijing.

He holds significant roles in the tech startup world, including leadership in an AI incubator and a Silicon Valley Angel group, and shares his extensive knowledge through "The Silicon Valley Podcast."

Beyond his corporate and entrepreneurial endeavors, Flynn is a sought-after speaker, sharing transformative insights on AI and business strategies at prestigious forums worldwide.

Music

Maya Ackerman

CEO/Co-founder of WaveAI, Santa Clara University Professor

  • The Generative AI Revolution: Past, Present & Future

    Creativity in the Age of AI

    AI, Ethics, and the Future of Humanity

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  • Bay Area, California

Dr. Maya Ackerman is the CEO and co-founder of WaveAI, a leading company in generative AI for music creation, and a distinguished figure in the field focusing on text, music, and art AI since 2014.

Her academic achievements include a Ph.D. in Computer Science, postdoctoral work at Caltech and UC San Diego, and an Associate Professorship at Santa Clara University, complemented by numerous AI and computational creativity awards.

As a celebrated researcher, educator, and entrepreneur, Dr. Ackerman's work with WaveAI's products like LyricStudio and MelodyStudio has significantly impacted the music industry, blending her expertise in AI with her talents as an opera singer and music producer.

Legal & Regulation

Max Sills

General Counsel of Midjourney

  • How To Persuade a Computer

    How To Make Quick & Informed Decisions as a Startup

    How Will AI Be Regulated In The Future?

  • $30k to $50k plus travel

  • San Francisco, United States

Max Sills owns Open Advising PLC, a pioneering legal firm specializing in supporting early-stage AI companies with embedded legal teams.

Max's strategic advice plays a pivotal role in shaping the growth and risk mitigation strategies of many emerging generative AI companies.

By leveraging his expertise and understanding of both the legal landscape and the intricacies of AI technologies, he helps companies act quickly and make informed decisions.

Magic

Simon Pierro

World Renowned AI Magician

  • The Magic of AI

  • $20k to $40k plus travel

  • Munich, Germany

Simon Pierro, the digital magician, captivates with entertainment that resonates with the digital era.

Merging magic with advanced technology, he has created a novel genre of magic. As one of the most innovative magicians globally, Pierro's iPad magic has astonished over 100 million viewers on YouTube. His newest addition, "The AI Magic Show," continues to showcase his prowess in digital illusions, enchanting audiences both online and offline.

After a sensational appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' show in Hollywood, the U.S. media praised him as the German redefining magic.

Robocars

Brad Templeton

Speaker & Consultant on Robocars and Exponential Technology

  • San Francisco vs. The Machines

    Everything you know about Self-Driving Cars is wrong

    Robocars and Cities

    The End and Future of Public Transit

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  • Bay Area, California

Brad Templeton is the visionary founder of ClariNet Communications Corp., the world’s first .com company, and a trailblazer in the internet business and electronic news publication, who later sold the company and engaged in various tech projects, including advising Google's self-driving car team.

A staunch advocate for internet freedoms and online privacy, he has played a significant role in the Electronic Frontier Foundation, contributed extensively to the development and discourse around autonomous vehicles, and served in leadership positions at educational and technological non-profits.

Templeton's multifaceted career also includes speaking at over 100 events worldwide on self-driving cars, writing for Forbes, consulting for startups, and indulging in personal interests like photography and science fiction, showcasing his diverse expertise and influential contributions to technology and digital rights.