This Tuesday, at the AI-Powered Women Summit at the MIT Media Lab, our co-founder Gabi Zijderveld and Kathy Pham, Blue Tulip Advisor & VP, AI at Workday will speak on a panel alongside Elisabeth Sylvan of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and Kara Peterson, co-founder of Descrybe.ai. In a conversation moderated by Felicia Newhouse, PhD they will dive deep on how responsible AI will support human flourishing. This is a topic that is central to what we do at Blue Tulip Ventures: investing in early-stage startups building human centric AI ... AI that augments and amplifies human ability, making us happier, healthier, more knowledge, productive and connected. There are a handful of in-person tickets left and you can also join virtually. https://lnkd.in/g9pYkAYC
Blue Tulip Ventures
风险投资与私募股权管理人
Human Centric AI - AI that is good for you, good for the planet and ethical.
关于我们
Blue Tulip Ventures invests in early stage startups building Human Centric AI – AI that is good for you, good for the planet and is ethical. We believe AI will be transformative and will offer massive economic opportunity, but it has to be done right. We believe AI needs to be in service of humanity, supporting us to be healthier, happier, more productive and connected … enhancing what it means to be human in the age of AI. We believe AI can help protect our planet, through food innovation and sustainable living, address the impact of climate change and power scientific discovery. We believe AI needs to be developed and used ethically, ensuring it does not cause harm to humans or the planet, and that it is transparent and safe with proper governance.
- 所属行业
- 风险投资与私募股权管理人
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- 2-10 人
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- 合营企业
- 创立
- 2024
Blue Tulip Ventures员工
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At Blue Tulip Ventures, we’re fortunate to have Natalie Monbiot as an advisor, lending her insights on the profound shifts AI is bringing to human potential. Her latest newsletter issue of The Augmented Human delves into critical questions surrounding AI’s impact on our identities and futures. https://lnkd.in/e_BJKHzZ In this issue, Natalie includes her recent piece published in Przekrój, “Are We Ceding Humanity to Machines?” She explores the stakes as AI advances, challenging our place in a world increasingly shaped by intelligent systems. Natalie argues that our greatest asset lies in our capacity to create meaning, drive shared purpose, and shape AI’s role to enrich rather than diminish what makes us human. Don’t miss this timely read—and subscribe to The Augmented Human and join the conversation https://lnkd.in/eRwNP2EB #TheAugmentedHuman #AI #HumanPotential #VirtualHumanEconomy #FutureOfWork
Exploring AI’s impact on humanity requires digging beneath the headlines. That’s why I’m taking a slower, deeper look in The Augmented Human—now in its fourth issue, dedicated to understanding the real changes AI brings to our lives, work, and identities. This week, I’m breaking down some of the bigger questions and nuances that often go unexamined. Take a look, share your thoughts, and join the conversation: https://lnkd.in/eNkrUxHm #TheAugmentedHuman #AI #FutureOfWork #VirtualHumans #VirtualHumanEconomy
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We are so excited that Kathy Pham is a Blue Tulip Advisor.?Last week, at the AnitaB.org Grace Hopper Celebration, Kathy?received the prestigious Technical Leadership Abie?Award.?This?annual?award celebrates?a?technologist who led or developed a product, process, or innovation that made a notable impact on business or society.?Kathy joins fellow recent awardees Drs. Fei-Fei Li, Lisa Su, Nuria Oliver, Daphne Koller, and Margaret Burnett. Kathy has an illustrious career as Vice-President?of AI?at Workday, Faculty?for Product Management at?Harvard University,?inaugural Executive Director of the National AI Advisory Committee,?and?Product Leader at?the?United States Digital Service?at?The White House.?Kathy has made a substantial impact by creating & advocating for ethical and responsible technology.?And, she has dedicated her career to expanding access for underrepresented groups and ensuring we build technology for a flourishing society for all. At?Blue?Tulip,?we?are especially excited to get Kathy’s guidance as we build out our frameworks for ethical Human Centric AI. Congratulations Kathy and thank you for joining our Blue Tulip journey!
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We are excited that Natalie Monbiot has joined Blue Tulip as an advisor, bringing her deep expertise in the virtual human economy to help guide responsible investments in this transformative space. ? As a leading figure in AI avatars and digital human technology, Natalie’s strategic insights will be crucial in identifying high-potential, responsible and ethical opportunities that drive innovation while ensuring that humans are the beneficiaries and in control. Together, we’ll explore how virtual humans can reshape industries and unlock new forms of human capital. ? Discover Natalie’s vision in her recent TEDx talk: https://lnkd.in/dC7yQbJe
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The first episode of Pioneers of AI has dropped! Our Co-Founder Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. speaks with Dr. Joy Buolamwini a scientist, poet, and digital activist. Dr. Joy has done groundbreaking work to combat algorithmic bias in AI, especially in facial recognition systems. In this wonderful conversation they explore the many risks of AI perpetuating human biases, inequity and injustice. It makes us wonder and reflect: what is the impact of just one bad algorithm? Our mission at Blue Tulip Ventures is to support early stage startups building Human-Centric AI - AI that is good for you, good for the planet and ethical. We believe that to build AI that's in service of all humans it is key that we combat algorithmic bias. Watch / Listen to the episode here:? https://lnkd.in/eBGS68NZ
Dr. Joy Buolamwini believes addressing bias in AI, especially for facial recognition, is critical to the technology's future. The founder of The Algorithmic Justice League joins host Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. on the inaugural episode of Pioneers of AI to share how she uncovered the deep roots and impacts of bias in AI — and how to address it. Find the link in the comments to watch, listen, and subscribe ??
Listen To The First Episode Of Pioneers of AI
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We're excited that our Co-Founder and General Partner Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. is hosting the Pioneers of AI podcast. Every week she will feature the brightest minds shaping the future of #AI — founders, creators, thinkers, and even the critics who challenge us to think differently. At Blue Tulip Ventures we are all about human centric AI. We believe that the right way forward for AI is to put the human at the center of it. This will not only help us tackle some of humanity's largest challenges, it will also unlock massive economic opportunity because good AI is good business! We love how this podcast puts humans at the center of AI and will be a powerful platform to showcase these world changing AI companies and applications. Pioneers of AI is produced by the incredible WaitWhat team behind Reid Hoffman’s Masters of Scale and is available on both audio platforms (Apple Podcasts, Spotify) and video on YouTube. Subscribe: https://lnkd.in/eXjsCMx7
Introducing Pioneers of AI, a new show hosted by Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. — AI scientist, investor, author, and co-founder of Affectiva — launching Wednesday, 9/18 ?? Join us each week to hear Rana interview leading creators, critics, and thinkers behind the AI revolution. She'll ask the important (and daunting) questions about how AI will change — and already is changing — the way we live. As we venture together into the unknown, Pioneers of AI is your tool for understanding and anticipating what comes next. Join the exploration wherever you get your podcasts and on all social platforms at @pioneersofAI.
Introducing Pioneers of AI with Dr. Rana el Kaliouby
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We have such a vibrant AI innovation ecosystem in the Greater Boston area! If you'd like to learn more about all that is going on, join this event on Monday Sep 23 hosted at the ?thos AI community space as part of the Cambridge Science Festival. Our co-founder Gabi Zijderveld will speak about what we are doing at Blue Tulip Ventures. Register here: https://lnkd.in/d87GSx-J
Speaker alert: -Gabi Zijderveld of Blue Tulip Ventures at the Cambridge Science Festival event, on Monday Sept 23 at 6pm. An event supporting the Massachusetts AI Ecosystem to share opportunities to support the MA Applied AI Hub. -(Hairong) Helen He - Omer Mujawar -Doug Williams of Martin Trust Center for MIT Entrepreneurship -Glenn Wong of CSAIL MIT -Jen Stave, PhD of Digital Data Design (D^3) Institute at Harvard -John Werner of Link Ventures -Joseph Wehbe of Massachusetts Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem by DAIMLAS - Judah Phillips of AI Blueprint for MA -Nico van Wijk of The AI Furnace ???? - Omer Mujawar of Harvard Undergraduate Machine Intelligence Community - Paul Baier of AI Blueprint for MA - Salil Darji of AI Tinkerers -Sebastian Barriga of milemark?capital -Serge D. of SUNDAI Hacker Club -Val Velasquez of AI Tinkerers Event space provided by - Sam Rowe of ?thos #CSF24 #CSF2024 #CambSciFest #CambridgeScienceFestival MIT Museum Register- https://lnkd.in/d87GSx-J
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From Harvard University's Widener Library to leading AI ventures, our Co-Founder Gabi Zijderveld's #Boston journey is a testament to the city's transformative power. Two bags, a passion for tech, and an endless commitment to innovation, read more about her inspiring story in the latest AI Blueprint for MA feature.
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Another Friday when AI Blueprint for MA doesn’t meet?is another chance to spotlight a remarkable innovator making lasting, positive differences in Massachusetts. Meet Gabi Zijderveld: Gabi’s journey to Boston is as global as it is inspiring. Born in New York but raised in the Netherlands, Gabi initially pursued art history but found herself on a different path when she landed in Boston in the early '90s—two bags in hand and not deciding how long she would stay…maybe just a few months. The city, however, had other plans. Starting with a role at Harvard University's Widener Library, Gabi soon gravitated toward tech, thanks to friends at ON Technology. What began as an international marketing role quickly evolved into a passion for building and innovating in the tech industry. Over the years, Gabi has worn many hats—marketing, product management, strategic partnerships—at seven different startups and two public companies, including significant tenures at Dragon Systems and IBM. Gabi’s career trajectory is nothing short of impressive. From product management for Dragon Naturally Speaking version 1 to leading Linux marketing across IBM, she eventually took the Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Product role at Affectiva, a groundbreaking AI startup born out of the MIT Media Lab. Her journey with Affectiva culminated in a successful exit in June 2021, when she joined the acquiring company Smart Eye as CMO. The Affectiva exit also led her to reflect on her next big move. Enter Blue Tulip Ventures—the venture firm she started with AI pioneer Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D.. For Gabi, Boston was the obvious choice. The city’s unique blend of academic research and tech innovation, its track record of solving hard technical problems, and its international culture made it the perfect hub for her next venture. As Gabi puts it, “Everything I’m interested in, I can find here.” Gabi’s story is a powerful testament to Boston's role as a breeding ground for tech innovation. With its vibrant academic institutions, access to capital, and rich tech legacy, Boston continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. However, Gabi also emphasizes the need for greater diversity in innovation. She didn't shy away from flagging the significant work that remains to ensure that more women and underrepresented tech leaders have the opportunity to invest and be invested in: “After all my years in tech I can’t believe we are still talking about needing more diversity. To me, it’s obvious: diversity of thought and lived experience fosters innovation!” Thank you, Gabi Zijderveld, for your invaluable contributions and for building a more innovative and inclusive future here in Massachusetts. Let’s keep working together to make Boston a global hub for AI innovation! #UseYourVoice #AIforGood #BuildingBetter #HumanCentricAI #GrowMassGrow #TheFutureIsInclusive Paul Baier John Calcio Adam Rappaport Kara Peterson Judah Phillips Beverly Kahn (We're RECRUITING)
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We are excited to welcome Eric Cohen as a Blue Tulip Advisor. His vast expertise launching innovative products and mentoring startups, combined with his business acumen and sharp sense of humor, is already adding great value to our formation of Blue Tulip Ventures. We love having him as our sparring partner and ideator. We have added more amazing Blue Tulip advisors – all experts out of academia, industry, venture, AI and the startup ecosystem who will lend their domain expertise. We will tell you more about them in coming weeks!
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I've spent the last 20 years supporting early stage companies both formally and informally. Nothing gives me greater joy than to share my real-world experience with companies from start-up scale to Fortune 50, which is why I'm so pleased to join the advisory board for Blue Tulip Ventures, on a mission to invest in early-stage companies building human-centric AI. Such a breath of fresh air :) Based in Boston (center of the tech universe ?? ), and founded by Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. and Gabi Zijderveld, two people I admire greatly, Blue Tulip is focused on companies solving real-world needs that are good for people, the planet, and done so ethically. Human-centric thinking was part of my upbringing when I started creating future products for some of the world's largest brands, and the same approach Rana and Gabi will use to identify and support our future innovators. I'm looking forward to this amazing journey together with Rana, Gabi, and my fellow advisors. Here's a nice article about their mission. https://lnkd.in/eC38yZYs
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#AI is leading change. How can you use AI to amplify your productivity and creativity? How are startups building scalable and ethical AI products? How can you use AI to scale your company? Blue Tulip Ventures co-founder and GP Rana el Kaliouby, Ph.D. is hosting the Masters of Scale Strategy Session, today June 20 at 3:30 pm PT / 6:30 pm ET (sign up below). She'll interview Karim Lakhani — Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School and author of Competing in the Age of AI. And, she'll speak with several founders of fast growing AI companies. Free registration: https://lnkd.in/gqe_FKZB hashtag #ResponsibleAI hashtag #aiforbusiness hashtag #responsibletech