About
Jad Tarifi is co-founder, CEO, and Chief AI Scientist at Integral AI, a startup based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo that develops Foundation World Models. Before founding the company, he held roles at Google AI working on generative AI models and learning from limited data, and previously worked at YouTube, Amazon, and Capital One. He holds a PhD in AI theory and an MS in Quantum Computing, and his research focuses on brain-inspired and mathematical theories of intelligence.
Founder at Integral
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Integral's investors · 12
Also CapitalNew YorkArray Ventures Management LlcSan Francisco · $1.5M checksCaffeinated CapitalSan Francisco · $3M – $50M checksCircle & Co.$130K – $780K checksGreatPoint VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $20M checksGrit VenturesMenlo Park · $100K – $1M checksHaystackSan Francisco · $1M – $3M checksLifeX VenturesSan FranciscoSamsung NextSan Jose · $100K – $5M checksValkyrieSunnyvaleVenrexLondonVirtue VenturesAustin · $500K – $2M checks
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Co-founders at Integral
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Nima AsgharbeygiFounder
Experience
- Integral AICo-founder, CEO & Chief AI Scientistcurrent2021 — present
- GoogleResearch Engineer, Tech Lead/Manager2012 — 2021
- Various StartupsAdvisorcurrent2008 — present
- AmazonSoftware Development Intern2006
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jad Tarifi?
- Jad Tarifi is co-founder, CEO, and Chief AI Scientist at Integral AI, a startup based in Silicon Valley and Tokyo that develops Foundation World Models. Before founding the company, he held roles at Google AI working on generative AI models and learning from limited data, and previously worked at YouTube, Amazon, and Capital One. He holds a PhD in AI theory and an MS in Quantum Computing, and his research focuses on brain-inspired and mathematical theories of intelligence.
- Where does Jad Tarifi work?
- Jad Tarifi is Founder of Integral.
- What companies did Jad Tarifi found?
- Jad Tarifi founded Integral.
- Where did Jad Tarifi go to school?
- Jad Tarifi studied at Stanford University (Innovation and Entrepreneurship); University of Florida (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science); University of Waterloo (Computer Science).
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University of Florida mafia64
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Peter ThielCo-founder & Partner at Founders FundReid HoffmanCo-founder of LinkedIn; Partner at GreylockDavid SacksCo-founder & General Partner at Craft Ventures; former White House AI & Crypto CzarKeith RaboisManaging Director at Khosla VenturesGarry TanPresident & CEO of Y CombinatorAlfred LinPartner at Sequoia Capital
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Bill GurleyGeneral Partner Emeritus at BenchmarkLauren HolsingerChief Of Staff at March Capital PartnersAndrea EchstenkamperVP of Marketing at HeavybitAmy KalokerinosInvestor at Khosla VenturesBrendon SchmidtPrincipal & Head of Business Development at Sierra VenturesDavid CorreaChief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer at Marlin Equity Partners
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Shared employers
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