Dag Kittlaus is a pioneering tech entrepreneur and visionary in artificial intelligence, renowned for co-founding Siri and Viv Labs, the technologies behind Apple's Siri and Samsung's Bixby voice assistants. His innovative work has significantly advanced the integration of AI into everyday life.
Kittlaus co-founded Siri, the world's first virtual personal assistant, which Apple acquired in 2010. Following the acquisition, he served as Director of iPhone Apps at Apple, overseeing the Siri and speech recognition teams. In 2012, he co-founded Viv Labs, aiming to create an open AI platform enabling seamless interaction with devices and services. Samsung acquired Viv Labs in 2016, integrating its technology into Samsung products, including the Bixby voice assistant.
A Career of Technological Leadership
Before his groundbreaking work with virtual assistants, Kittlaus held leadership roles in the tech industry. He served as Vice President of Consumer Internet Services at Telenor Mobile, a leading Scandinavian telecom company, and led various consumer product groups at Motorola, including as General Manager of xProducts and founder and GM of Motorola's Interactive Media Group.
Educational Background
Kittlaus holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Indiana University Bloomington and an MBA from BI Norwegian Business School.
Sharing Insights on AI and Innovation
As a sought-after speaker, Kittlaus shares his expertise on artificial intelligence, innovation, and entrepreneurship. He has delivered keynotes and participated in discussions at various events, offering insights into building billion-dollar brands and the future of AI.
Why Dag?
Dag Kittlaus's contributions have fundamentally changed how we interact with technology, making AI an integral part of daily life and inspiring ongoing innovation in the field.
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