Overview
Join us for this Firestarter Chat with Dr. Evan Miyazono, CEO of Atlas Computing. This event will delve into the intersection of physics, decentralisation, governance, and AI.
Dr. Miyazono will share his journey from academia to entrepreneurship, highlighting the emergence of unconventional research organisations. He will provide insights into his experiences navigating various roles in the funding ecosystem, from venture capital to non-profits, and how he has leveraged these experiences to create public good impact.
The discussion will also cover the latest trends in AI and deep-tech startups. Expect candid opinions on crypto, the overlap of crypto and AI, and the risks associated with AI.
Lastly, the event will touch on the unique aspects of investing in AI and deep-tech startups and latest trends in the domain.
Timeline of event:
Registration: 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Fireside chat: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Networking: 6:30 - 7:00pm
Note:
Light refreshments will be provided.
Co-presented by: Ministry of Digital Development & Information and SGInnovate
Supported by: Singapore Management University (SMU)
Schedule
Date: 13 Aug 2024, Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (GMT +8:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Location: The Greenhouse, Level 3, SMU Connexion, 40 Stamford Road, 178908
Speakers
Speaker's Profile:
Dr Evan Miyazono, Founder and CEO, Atlas Computing
Evan leads Atlas Computing, a nonprofit organization that maps and prototypes ways to scale human review and ensure provable safety of advanced AI. He previously focused on venture studio designing and deploying new coordination systems for humanity, as well as building the research grants and metascience team at Protocol Labs (the company that initially created IPFS and Filecoin). He completed a PhD in Applied Physics at Caltech, where he developed hardware for a secure quantum internet, and a BS in Materials Engineering from Stanford.
Moderator's Profile:
Dr Purnima Mohan, Assistant Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology
Dr. Purnima obtained her Doctorate and Master's degrees in Communication Engineering from the National University of Singapore (NUS). She has expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 network protocols while working in the industry with Aricent/Altran Group --- TELLABS datacom development, Finland. Her current research areas include Blockchain, AI, and next-generation networks. She has successfully completed applied research projects on 'Blockchain-based Timestamping for Proof of Existence of Artifacts' and 'Blockchain Smart Contract Vulnerability Scanner,' collaborating with industry and government agency. With over 10 years of experience in software development and deployment in the industry, she has conducted several Blockchain workshops for industries and has also contributed as a speaker in the Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF 2023), imparting valuable insights on the technology's applications and its impact on the industry.
