Celebrating AI Innovators: The Inaugural AI Utah 100 List Unveiled

Recognizing Excellence in Artificial Intelligence

In a momentous occasion for the AI community, AI Utah joined forces with esteemed organizations like Codebase, Maschoff Brennan, Domo, Weave, Phi, Women Tech Council, Utah Business, Forge Utah Foundation, Techbuzz, Method, Goal, Mercato, and Silicon Slopes to unveil the inaugural AI Utah 100 list. This prestigious recognition celebrates the remarkable achievements of individuals who have made significant contributions to the advancement of artificial intelligence in Utah.

The AI Utah 100 honorees were feted at an exclusive reception held at Weave’s headquarters in Lehi, Utah. The event featured a captivating performance by a Star Wars Cantina Bar quartet, adding a touch of intergalactic charm to the celebration.

Driving AI Adoption and Innovation in Utah

Jon Bradshaw and Gunjan Saini Bradshaw, the visionary couple behind AI Utah and Codebase, expressed their admiration for the honorees and their pivotal role in shaping Utah’s AI landscape. They highlighted the state’s growing prominence as a hub for AI adoption, with companies embracing the technology to drive groundbreaking research and industry-transforming applications. The AI Utah 100 list serves as a testament to the individuals who are at the forefront of this digital transformation, propelling AI’s impact in Utah and beyond.

A Rigorous Selection Process

The selection process for the AI Utah 100 was meticulous and comprehensive. Nominees were put forward by their peers and painstakingly evaluated by a panel of renowned industry experts. This esteemed panel assessed candidates based on their research excellence, technological innovation, real-world impact, and unwavering commitment to community engagement.

Honorees Categorized into Three Groups

The AI Utah 100 honorees were thoughtfully placed into three distinct categories—Futurist, Builder, and Integrator—each representing their unique contributions to Utah’s AI ecosystem:

1. Futurists:

– These individuals are visionaries who shape the future of AI through their thought leadership, research, and advocacy. They push the boundaries of what is possible and inspire others to embrace the transformative potential of AI.

2. Builders:

– These pioneers are at the forefront of developing and implementing AI solutions that address real-world challenges. They are the architects of groundbreaking AI products, services, and applications that are transforming industries and improving lives.

3. Integrators:

– These individuals are the bridge between AI research and real-world applications. They possess the expertise to seamlessly integrate AI technologies into existing systems and processes, enabling organizations to harness the power of AI to achieve their business objectives.

The AI Utah 100 Honorees

The inaugural AI Utah 100 list comprises a diverse group of exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of artificial intelligence in Utah. Their dedication and expertise have fueled the state’s emergence as a leading hub for AI innovation.

Builder Category:

– Amirali Abdullah (Cynch.ai)
– Andrew Blevins (Leash Biosciences)
– Andrew Carr (Cartwheel)
– Aparna Chakkalakkal Sankarankutty (Allurion Technologies)
– Cahlan Sharp (SchoolAI)
– Cameron Bell (Bunked)
– Carter Rees, PhD (Entrata)
– Chris Brousseau (JPMorganChase)
– Chris Sypherd (Qualiti)
– Cody Maughan (Bunked)
– Dallin Bentley (Buster)
– David “Gonzo” Gonzalez (energy.work)
– David Wright (Pattern)
– Dennis Wilkins (Airbnb)
– Dusti Chadwick (Voze)
– Earl J. Cahilll (Whistic)
– Eric Riddoch (BENlabs)
– Ilya B. Reznik (Jaunt)
– Ivan Hladush (Snap.com)
– James Jensen (Recursion)
– Jared Moore (Weave)
– Jepson Taylor (Entrepreneur)
– Joseph Davison (Neural Assembly)
– Julia Silge (Posit PBC)
– Kristie J. Rowely, PhD (Domo)
– Matt Sharp (LTK)
– Murium Iqbal (Etsy)
– Nathaniel Neubert (Deep Health)
– Nelson Griffiths (Double River Investments)
– Nick Walton (Latitude)
– Parker Holzer (Spiff)
– Peter McLean (Recursion)
– Philip Huebner (Pattern)
– Rose Lightheart (Enveda Biosciences)
– Ryan Johnson (Grain)
– Spencer Peterson (Halda)
– Zach Holmquist (Seer)
– Olivia Gonda (Biolexis Therapeutics)

Futurist Category:

– Cydni Tetro (Women Tech Council)
– Dr. Cain Elliott (Filevine)
– Dr. Carlos Kemeny (Drumdata.ai)
– Dr. David Wingate (Brigham Young University)
– Gaurav Patel (Adobe)
– Joe Reis (Author)
– Kevin Moon (Utah State University)
– Matt Harrison (MetaSnake)
– Matt Houlsley, PhD (Ternary Data)
– Nancy Fulda (Brigham Young University)
– Robert Thomas Pottorff (NVIDIA)
– Sean C. Warnick (Brigham Young University)
– Tim J. Kaapp (Cinco.AI)
– Tori Hooper (Utah System of Higher Education)
– Tyler J. Jarvis (Brigham Young University)

Integrator Category:

– Aaron Davis (Google Cloud)
– Adam Sidwell (Future House Studios)
– Alan Whitaker (BambooHR)
– Allan Carroll (LoanSnap)
– Barclay Lincoln Burns, PhD (Utah Innovation Fund)
– Bassam T. Salem (AtlasRTX, a NICE Systems Company)
– Ben Ainscough Ph.D.
– Berton Earnshaw (Recursion)
– Blake Rouse (Buster)
– Brad Ferguson (BENlabs)
– Catherine Wong (Entrata)
– Chez D. Linton (AEGIX)
– Coco Zuloaga (Tuva Health)
– Dan Caffee (VOZE)
– Dan Lambert (Pathology Watch)
– Daren Thayne (Domo)
– David Healey (Enveda Biosciences)
– David Hedengren (Microsoft)
– Eddy Ekstrom (Limble CMMS)
– Gregory Larson (Jasper)
– Imran S. Haque (Recursion)
– Jacob Miller (Pattern)
– Jamie E. Morningstar (Qualtrics)
– Jason Thelin (Kahoa.ai)
– Jeff Lewis (Verisk)
– Jeffrey Humpherys (Harbor Health)
– Joon Beh (Hallo)
– Jordan Morrow (Bodhi Data)
– Justin Lindsey (mi|im.ai)
– Kirk Ouimet (Phi, Inc.)
– Levi Thatcher (Pluralsight)
– Linda Klug — Airin
– Lindsey Zuloaga — HireVue
– Loren Larsen — Videra Health
– Manu Sood — AvidXchange
– Marissa Saunders — Recursion
– Mason Victors — Idealist Warrior Labs
– Meg DeWolf—Pattern
– Melissa Loble—Instructure
– Miriah Peterson—SoyPete Tech
– Nate Sanders—Artifact
– Newel Cobb—Pattern
– Nick Baguley—Mastercard
– Niel Nickolaisen—Utah State University
– Paul B. Allen—Soar.com
– Peter West—Qualiti
– Saúl Lea—OneMeta
– Sean Kirkby—NICE
– Shane Swenson—Techcyte
– Sunny Washington—Seer
– Tyler Folkman—BENlabs
– Chris Knoch—AWS
– Lina Nilsson, PhD—Recursion

A Celebration of AI Excellence

The AI Utah 100 list is a testament to the extraordinary talent and dedication of individuals who are pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence in Utah. Their contributions are shaping the future of AI and its impact on society. AI Utah is proud to recognize these pioneers and looks forward to their continued contributions to the field.