AI Squared Names Darren Kimura as Chief Executive Officer
Founded in 2019 by Benjamin Harvey, Ph.D., AI Squared has rapidly emerged as an industry leader, pioneering advancements in AI accessibility and integration. Under Harvey's leadership, the company has established strategic partnerships with major government agencies and Fortune 50 enterprises, driving innovation at the intersection of AI and enterprise applications. Harvey will transition into a new role focused on positioning AI Squared as a thought leader and deepening customer engagement while pursuing his next entrepreneurial venture.
'Leading AI Squared has been an incredible journey, and I am immensely proud of what our team has accomplished,' said Harvey. 'Darren has played a pivotal role in our success, and I have full confidence that, under his leadership, AI Squared will continue to thrive and expand its impact.'
Darren Kimura brings over 25 years of experience in scaling technology companies and bridging AI with enterprise solutions. Prior to his recent appointment, Kimura joined AI Squared in 2024 as President and Chief Operating Officer and has been instrumental in shaping the company's operational growth and strategic direction. As CEO, he will focus on accelerating the company's expansion and reinforcing its commitment to delivering transformative AI solutions. Delivering proven leadership skills, Kimura also served as President and CEO of Energy Industries Corporation, Solar Power Technology, and LiveAction. 'Ben's vision and leadership have positioned AI Squared as a market leader, and I am honored to build upon that strong foundation,' said Kimura. 'We have an exceptional team, and I look forward to driving forward our mission of making AI more accessible and impactful for organizations worldwide.'
Greg Papadopoulos, Venture Partner at NEA, an AI Squared investor, recognized Dr. Harvey's contributions: 'Ben's pioneering work has shaped AI Squared into a formidable force in AI integration. His dedication and innovation have been critical to the company's success, and I look forward to seeing continued growth under Darren's leadership.'
Allan Jean-Baptiste, General Partner at Ansa Capital, an AI Squared investor, added: 'As Founder, Ben has been critical to building AI Squared's foundation and an important part of the company's success. Darren's transition to CEO marks an exciting new chapter for the company, and we look forward to AI Squared's continued growth and innovation.'
AI Squared remains committed to advancing AI adoption and empowering organizations with cutting-edge technology. Under Kimura's leadership, the company looks forward to accelerating its impact and expanding its reach across industries.
About AI Squared
AI Squared helps large organizations seamlessly integrate AI where work happens. Through our SaaS and on-premises platforms, we combine data sources with advanced AI/ML capabilities, embedding intelligent insights directly into business applications. Trusted by leading financial institutions, complex supply chain logistics companies, and the U.S. Department of Defense, we enable seamless collaboration between data science teams and business users—driving faster, more informed decision-making.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Repurchase of Truecaller B shares in week 33, 2025
STOCKHOLM, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- During 11 August 2025 and 15 August 2025 Truecaller AB (publ) (LEI code 549300TEYF1FA5G5GK26) has repurchased in total 200,000 own B shares (ISIN: SE0016787071), corresponding to 0.06% of outstanding capital, as part of the share buyback programme initiated by the board of directors. Since the start of the program Truecaller has bought back 925,000 shares, corresponding to 0.26% of outstanding capital The share buybacks form part of the share buyback programme announced by Truecaller on 30 May 2025. The share buyback programme will run between 30 May up until the 2026 AGM which will be held in May 2026, and is carried out in accordance "Emittentregelverket". On the Annual General Meeting 2025 the Board was authorized to buy back B-shares up until the Annual General Meeting in 2026. The new authorization means that buybacks may be made so that the company's shareholding does not exceed ten (10) percent of the total number of shares in the company outstanding as of the date of the annual general meeting. Date: Aggregated dailyvolume (number ofshares): Weighted average shareprice per day (SEK): Total daily transactionvalue (SEK): 11 August 2025 30 000 47,05 1 411 374 12 August 2025 60 000 45,97 2 757 911 13 August 2025 50 000 45,99 2 299 395 14 August 2025 30 000 46,48 1 394 328 15 August 2025 30 000 47,58 1 427 476 Total accumulated overweek 33/2025 200 000 46.45 9 290 484 Total accumulatedduring the buybackprogram 925 000 53.66 49 633 169 All acquisitions have been carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Carnegie on behalf of Truecaller. Following the above acquisitions. Truecaller's holding of own shares amounts to 4,870,332 B shares and 5,013,786 C-shares as of 15 August 2025, which corresponds to 2.79% of the outstanding capital. The total number of shares in Truecaller, including own shares, now amounts to 353,750,053 and the number of outstanding shares, excluding own shares, amounts to 343,865,935. For more information, please contact:Andreas Frid, Head of IR & Communication+46 705 29 08 00 About Truecaller: Truecaller (TRUE B) is the leading global platform for verifying contacts and blocking unwanted communication. We enable safe and relevant conversations between people and make it efficient for businesses to connect with consumers. Fraud and unwanted communication are endemic to digital economies. especially in emerging markets. We are on a mission to build trust in communication. Truecaller is an essential part of everyday communication for more than 450 million active users. Truecaller is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm since 8 October 2021. For more information please visit This information was brought to you by Cision The following files are available for download: Press release buybacks week 33 2025 Truecaller 250818 View original content: SOURCE Truecaller AB Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Wall Street Journal
6 minutes ago
- Wall Street Journal
The New AI Data Trade, Part 2: Let's Make a Deal - Tech News Briefing
Media giants are striking multimillion-dollar licensing deals with AI companies. This could represent a new, lucrative stream of revenue for big publishers such as Reddit and the New York Times. But what about smaller players? This is the second episode of 'The New AI Data Trade,' a special two-part series on how AI companies get their data. In this episode, we hear from creators who have licensed their content through AI data brokers such as Troveo. But how much money can small publishers actually make? Coleman Standifer hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Further Reading Wall Street Journal, New York Post Sue AI Startup Perplexity, Alleging 'Massive Freeriding' For Data-Guzzling AI Companies, the Internet Is Too Small
Yahoo
33 minutes ago
- Yahoo
China-ASEAN Cultural and Museum Institutions Jointly Explore "Museums and Future of Cities"
LIUZHOU, China, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Titled "Museum and Future of Cities," the 2025 ASEAN-Oriented Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Forum was held in Liuzhou, Guangxi, China on August 18. Co-hosted by the Bureau of International Exchange and Cooperation of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, P.R. China and the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the forum closely addressed the timely topic of people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and ASEAN. Focusing on "Museum and Future of Cities," it centered on two topics for thematic discussion: "Conservation of Industrial Heritage and Innovative Urban Tourism Experiences" and "Integration of Digital Technologies and Museums for In-Depth Development." Through keynote speeches and special presentations, participants engaged in extensive and in-depth sharing and discussions from various dimensions of theoretical research and applied practice. A total of 18 prominent experts and scholars from ASEAN countries and host China — representing fields of cultural heritage and museums — contributed their insights from angles including cultural policy, heritage management, research trends, and practical experience, reaching numerous consensuses. At the forum, the Asia-Pacific Alliance of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and the Liuzhou Industrial Museum of China signed the "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperative Research on the Conservation of Industrial Heritage and Sustainable Development." Aimed at building an international platform to jointly study paths for the conservation, activation, and sustainable development of industrial heritage and cities, this agreement marks a solid step forward in cooperation within this field. On the occasion of the forum, key guests also attended the "Guangxi Night" 2025 Guangxi (Liuzhou) Inbound Tourism Promotion Conference. They further visited cultural and tourism venues such as Baili Liujiang River Scenic Area (Night Cruise on the Liujiang River), Liuzhou Industrial Museum, Liuzhou Bauhinia Cultural and Creative Corridor, Luosifen Industrial Park, and SAIC-GM-Wuling Automobile Base for inspection and research. Through on-site visits and hands-on experiences, they deepened their understanding of the vivid practices and diverse pathways of "Museum and Future of Cities," thereby boosting cultural exchange and tourism cooperation between China and ASEAN. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
