November 2024 Cohort

Hla Hla Win is a longtime educator and social entrepreneur who dares to dream and brings her dream into reality with Augmented Reality. Hla Hla is best known for creating next-generation interactive learning apps for young learners in the most challenging community.

Jenny Wright is not only a multifaceted expert but also the Director of Knowledge at Singularity, where she has spearheaded initiatives in thought leadership and creative strategy. Drawing from a rich background in library science, learning design, and visual art, Jenny has positioned herself at the forefront of Generative AI exploration across various domains, including a special focus on film and game design

Jonathan explores the dynamics of large-scale, long term change with a focus on beyond the horizon technologies, providing insight on the evolving role of applied innovation. Jonathan is a founding Singularity Expert and has worked at Apple, Adobe, and Autodesk.

Julie Legault, a Montreal-based designer-entrepreneur, excels in translating intricate technologies into user-friendly experiences. With degrees from Concordia University, Royal College of Art and MIT Media Lab, Julie's career has been dedicated to making complex concepts accessible. Her work, spanning collaborations with celebrities like Rihanna and Imogen Heap, has been showcased in global publications and exhibitions. Driven by a mission to bridge the gap between technological innovation and public understanding, Julie founded Amino Labs, an MIT spinout, democratizing genetic engineering through interactive experiences. Recognized as a fellow of the Coaching Fellowship program for young women leaders of impact, Julie remains committed to shaping transformative products and experiences that inspire cultural change.

Most recently, Liz served as the Vice President of Science & Technology at The Good Food Institute. She identifies technological needs in alternative protein and supports research to move the field forward. Liz has a PhD in biological sciences from the University of California San Diego and postdoctoral research experience from the University of Colorado Boulder. She has a decade of academic research experience in synthetic biology, recombinant protein expression, and genetic tools. Liz believes in technology's potential to meet growing food demands sustainably.

Dr. Mark Jackson is the Senior Quantum Evangelist at Quantinuum. He received his B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Duke University and Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Columbia University. He then spent 10 years researching superstring theory and cosmology, co-authoring almost 40 technical articles.

Muriel Clauson, PhD is the co-founder of Anthill. Anthill is a ML-enabled HR service center for the deskless workforce. Anthill is focused on helping workers in manufacturing and supply chain roles have the same support in their careers as their desked peers. Muriel has been an active researcher and advisor on the future of work and artificial intelligence.

Neil Jacobstein is the Chair of the AI and Robotics Track at Singularity University and a respected Singularity Expert. As a MediaX Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Stanford University, he specializes in augmented decision systems. With a history as Teknowledge Corp's CEO, he's been at the forefront of AI application since its early days. Neil consults on AI/ML projects for major corporations, and his expertise extends to a broad range of partners from NASA to Deloitte. He contributes to the XPRIZE COVID Pandemic Alliance and serves on the Earth and Life Studies Committee for the US National Academy of Sciences. An interdisciplinary thinker, Neil's talks on AI, robotics and ethics have garnered global recognition. He's also a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, committed to sustainable technological advancement.

Nestor Maslej is a Research Manager at Stanford’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). In this position, he manages the AI Index and Global AI Vibrancy Tool. In developing tools that track the advancement of AI, Nestor hopes to make the AI space more accessible to policymakers, business leaders and the lay public. Nestor’s work on AI, namely the AI Index, has been cited in newspapers across the globe including: The New York Times, Financial Times, Bloomberg, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Vox, Al Jazeera, Fortune, Forbes, San Francisco Chronicle, Politico, The Register, Der Spiegel, The Verge, IEEE Spectrum, VentureBeat and more. Nestor’s publications have likewise informed AI policymaking worldwide, having been referenced by policymakers in countries such as the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, China, Japan as well as Korea.

Patricia Suflita Wilson is a highly successful chief executive, evangelist, chief marketing officer, board member, and public speaker committed to making the world a better place. Over two decades, Patricia has earned a reputation for her integrity, sound business judgment, demonstrated financial acumen, and superior communication skills. Formerly, she was CEO of Make-A-Wish, responsible for leading the overall direction of one of the largest chapters nationwide, and created a permanently restricted endowment for future sustainability. Her work helped to build one of the most recognized and respected brands. Prior to joining Make-A-Wish, Patricia held leadership roles at PBS/NPR stations WHRO and KQED, the 5th largest public broadcaster. She also produced several educational public TV series before serving as executive director of a science and wildlife environmental museum. Currently, Patricia is a frequent keynote speaker and consultant to several startups (marketing, branding, web architect, social media, community engagement, publicity, philanthropy plans, etc.) She also serves on the board of directors for Illuminate (Bay Lights) and Friends of the Urban Forest.

After 10 years running Second Life as CEO, I started several experimental new companies with two co-founders, including LoveMachine, Worklist.net, and Coffee & Power. In 2013, after experimenting with the mems gyro chips that would enable the Oculus Rift, we started High Fidelity to build a new open-source virtual world platform for VR Headsets. In 2019, with VR failing to gain wide consumer acceptance, refocused High Fidelity on spatial audio.

Samantha Snabes is a Reservist in the Air National Guard and the Catalyst for re:3D where she facilitates connections between others printing at the human-scale and/or using recycled materials to access locally driven manufacturing in 50+ countries. As a serial entrepreneur, she currently volunteers as the Immediate Past Global Chair of IEEE Entrepreneurship. Previously, she served as the Social Entrepreneur in Residence for the NASA HQ and Deputy Strategist supporting the NASA Johnson Space Center’s Space Life Sciences Directorate after selling a start-up for a DARPA-funded, co-patented tissue culture device.