Laurent Sifre
Former DeepMind research scientist | Co-founder transforming AI research into practical solutions
About
Laurent Sifre spent nine transformative years as a Research Scientist at DeepMind, where he contributed to groundbreaking AI projects while most researchers were still exploring theoretical applications. Armed with a PhD from École Polytechnique and deep expertise in applied mathematics, his academic foundation from prestigious French institutions like École des Ponts et Chaussées, combined with an internship at Google Brain, positioned him at the cutting edge of technological innovation.
Now serving as Co-founder and CTO of H Company, Sifre translates complex research insights into practical entrepreneurial solutions. His unique perspective bridges the gap between academic AI research and real-world implementation, helping organizations understand and leverage advanced technological strategies.
His recent appearance at Slush 2024 demonstrates his continued influence in the tech startup ecosystem, where his deep technical background meets entrepreneurial vision.
What Laurent Talks About
Translating AI research breakthroughs into commercial applications
Building technical teams that bridge academia and industry
Scaling AI technologies from research lab to market deployment
Strategic technology leadership for AI-driven startups
The evolution of AI research from DeepMind to entrepreneurial ventures
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The H Factor | Laurent Sifre (H Company) with Beatrice Nolan (Fortune)
From DeepMind breakthroughs to one of the boldest new bets in European AI, the story of H is about translating cutting-edge research into impact at massive scale. In this fireside chat with...
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