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About
Hannes Bend is the founder and CEO of OptimizingAI and has founded related ventures including BreathingAI, developing patented bio-adaptive technologies that detect vital signs and emotional states through standard webcams to personalize digital experiences. His work spans AI, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction, drawing on over 11 years of research including projects at MIT and recognition from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence at Stanford, and he has led wellness programs at organizations such as Google, WeWork, R/GA, and ThoughtWorks. He also teaches meditation, breathing, and related practices internationally and has exhibited as an artist in venues including the Pérez Art Museum and the Bronx Museum.
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Experience
- OptimizingAIFounder/CEOcurrent2025 — present
- VitalSignAIFoundercurrent2025 — present
- BreathingAIFounder and CEOcurrent2021 — presentGreater New York City Area
- Vital Sign AI (COVID-19)Founder and Project Lead2020
- New Museum of Contemporary ArtScience Sandbox Fellow New Museum of New York2019 — 2020231 Bowery, NY
- we|breath|ionsMindfulness consultant2014 — 2018Greater New York City Area
- Miami-Dade CountyTechnologist and Artist2016 — 2018Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
- ThoughtWorksTechnologist and Artist-in-residence2017Greater New York City Area
- University of OregonVisiting scholar Quantum and Nanoscale Physics Alemán Lab and artist-in-residence2014 — 2016Eugene, Oregon Area
- University of Michigan- School for Environment and SustainabilityOrganizer and Advisor2013 — 2015Ann Arbor
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Languages English · German
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- Who is Hannes Bend?
- Hannes Bend is the founder and CEO of OptimizingAI and has founded related ventures including BreathingAI, developing patented bio-adaptive technologies that detect vital signs and emotional states through standard webcams to personalize digital experiences. His work spans AI, neuroscience, and human-computer interaction, drawing on over 11 years of research including projects at MIT and recognition from the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence at Stanford, and he has led wellness programs at organizations such as Google, WeWork, R/GA, and ThoughtWorks. He also teaches meditation, breathing, and related practices internationally and has exhibited as an artist in venues including the Pérez Art Museum and the Bronx Museum.
- Where does Hannes Bend work?
- Hannes Bend is Founder of breathing.ai.
- What companies did Hannes Bend found?
- Hannes Bend founded breathing.ai.
- Where did Hannes Bend go to school?
- Hannes Bend studied at Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weissensee (Diploma (Master-equivalent back then in Germany), Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management).
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