Co-founder

AI Now Institute

Minderoo Research Professor at New York University , Meredith Whittaker is also the founder of Google ' s Open Research group . While extremely talented in her field , it was actually her activism against sexual harassment , gender inequality and systemic racism that sparked a global movement during Google Walkouts . Her influence can also be felt in the world ’ s most powerful office , as President Biden invited AI Now to shape government AI policy .

Co-founder , Executive Chairman , CTO

Oracle

When you are wealthy enough to buy an entire Hawaiian island , you ’ ve certainly made it . But for this boy from the Bronx , the journey has seen startup struggles , open trash talking of his rivals , near bankruptcy and eventual breakthrough to the top tier ; resulting in Ellison ’ s unique character turning into one of a tech playboy . Regardless of your thoughts about him , his story is one of phenomenal resilience and persistence , allowing Oracle to make huge acquisitions .

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