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Episode Synopsis
About Zain
With a strong background in fintech and climatetech, Zain has honed his expertise in credit card infrastructure and carbon offsets. Having worked at prominent companies in these fields, Zain has gained invaluable experience and insights.
Given his time studying under Geoffrey Hinton, Zain has deep knowledge in neural networks, deep learning, and other advanced AI techniques. As the former head of Engineering for two Silicon Valley-based Climate Technology companies, he possesses expertise in sustainable technology, environmental solutions, and the intersection of technology and climate change. Zain’s passion for utilizing technology to drive positive change has led him to found a successful 150-person engineering consulting firm, Lightci. As the Founder, he is skilled in software development, optimization, and providing technical consultancy to major companies. He continues to make a significant impact on the industry, working on projects for companies like Google and Apple.
Today We Talked About
Climate Tech
AI
LightCI
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Business Knowledge in Tech and Engineering
Climate Tech
Carbon Offset
Carbon Neutral Products
Credit Fraud Monitoring using AI
Fear of AI
Data Restrictions
Data Exposure
Connect with Zain
LinkedIn
Website
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With a strong background in fintech and climatetech, Zain has honed his expertise in credit card infrastructure and carbon offsets. Having worked at prominent companies in these fields, Zain has gained invaluable experience and insights.
Given his time studying under Geoffrey Hinton, Zain has deep knowledge in neural networks, deep learning, and other advanced AI techniques. As the former head of Engineering for two Silicon Valley-based Climate Technology companies, he possesses expertise in sustainable technology, environmental solutions, and the intersection of technology and climate change. Zain’s passion for utilizing technology to drive positive change has led him to found a successful 150-person engineering consulting firm, Lightci. As the Founder, he is skilled in software development, optimization, and providing technical consultancy to major companies. He continues to make a significant impact on the industry, working on projects for companies like Google and Apple.
Today We Talked About
Climate Tech
AI
LightCI
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Business Knowledge in Tech and Engineering
Climate Tech
Carbon Offset
Carbon Neutral Products
Credit Fraud Monitoring using AI
Fear of AI
Data Restrictions
Data Exposure
Connect with Zain
Website
Leave me a tip $
Click here to Donate to the show
I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word. Thanks again!
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