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Adam Cheyer is a highly influential figure in AI and computer-human interfaces, best known as the co-founder of Siri and Viv Labs. With over 60 peer-reviewed publications and 39 patents, he has firmly established himself as an authority in emerging technologies. A world-renowned inventor and entrepreneur, Adam is a popular speaker in the tech world, often delivering fascinating presentations on the future of AI and business and delving into AI sentience. He has spoken at several prestigious venues, most notably giving a speech titled Lessons From Siri at TEDx Talks.
Educated at Brandeis University, Adam earned a BA in Computer Science before enrolling at UCLA to obtain an MS in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. He began his career as Sr Software Engineer at Bull SA before becoming a Sr Computer Scientist at the Artificial Intelligence Center and Co-Director at the Computer-Human Interaction Center at SRI International. Adam moved on to work for Verticalnet as Senior Director of Advanced Products and Strategy and later Vice President of Engineering and Enterprise Products. In 2002 he served as Vice President of Engineering at Dejima before returning to SRI International as a Program Director at the AI Center, working on the US government’s largest funded AI project.
He rose to mainstream prominence as the co-founder and Vice President of Engineering at Siri Inc, the world’s first notable application of a virtual assistant for a mobile phone. Apple acquired Siri in 2010, and Adam joined the company as an Engineering Director, responsible for server-side engineering and AI for Siri assistant. Adam also co-founded Sentient Technologies, a software development company and the world’s first conversion optimisation platform to use AI. In 2012 Adam co-founded Viv Labs, leading engineering and developer relations before Samsung acquired the company to use its technology as the basis for its voice assistant Bixby. Joining Samsung in 2016, Adam became the Vice President of R&D.
At the forefront of innovation in AI, Adam has held several advisory roles with notable organisations, including Spatial Labs, Brilliant Labs, Evolv Technologies, Riva Health and Otter AI. He is a Venture Partner at Project Voice Capital Partners, a Member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and a founder of Change.org. Recognised for his pioneering contributions to computer-human interfaces, he received an AI Tech Award from AI DevWorld and the Upstart 100 Award, Inventor Category by Upstart Business Journal. He was also named a Top Visionary in Voice 2020. Now available to hire for speaking engagements, Adam shares his thought leadership on the future of AI and business.
Adam Cheyer is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Adam presented to 700 of our top IT clients. They had a great experience as he explained the past present and future of AI. Adam was funny, engaging and even did an incredible magic trick that we still can’t figure out!”
“Adam is a giver. He spoke at my event to a group of early-stage founders about entrepreneurship and AI. He was candid, and you could literally feel the community around him being energized by his view of the future and human connection.”
“When you combine an ability to simplify complex problems, raw enthusiasm, technical creativity, innate talent, and hard work you’ll find a person like Adam. We haven’t worked together since 2000, but we have collaborated in the intervening years. Adam’s had a meteoric career because of the aforementioned qualities, but what’s set him apart is his insatiable curiosity. He’s a great team leader and player. Wherever he goes, or whatever he does, you can be sure it’ll be fun, exhilarating and great results.”
“Adam is a truly visionary computer scientist, and he has a rare gift for creating incredibly compelling demonstrations of what is possible through new paradigms for computing and interaction. I’ve watched Adam do demos so mind-opening that they literally made me cry (in a good way!).”
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