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Saudi Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi tech and innovation delegation explores AI and space partnerships in UK
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — A high-level Saudi delegation led by Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha visited several leading British technology and research institutions as part of a series of official engagements in the United Kingdom aimed at boosting cooperation in deep tech and space connectivity. The delegation began its tour at Wayve, a company specializing in autonomous driving powered by artificial intelligence, where they reviewed the company's next-generation AV2.0 smart mobility solutions. They also visited Automata Technologies, known for automating laboratory workflows with robotics, and explored its LINQ platform, which leverages AI to accelerate diagnostics and biological research, paving the way for future collaboration in digital healthcare and life sciences. In support of Saudi Arabia's tech entrepreneurship ecosystem, the delegation met with leadership from Catapult, a UK innovation hub, to discuss partnerships for scaling startups, deep tech adoption, and empowering Saudi innovators. The visit also included a strategic meeting with OneWeb, the satellite broadband provider operating in low Earth orbit (LEO). Talks focused on high-speed connectivity solutions for critical sectors and potential collaborations to strengthen innovation and space technology infrastructure supporting transport, energy, industry, and education.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Wayve CEO Alex Kendall brings the future of autonomous AI to TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a deep dive into the future of technology. One of the most compelling conversations on one of the AI Stages will feature a panel of innovators redefining what intelligent systems can do — and among them is Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve. Kendall founded Wayve in 2017 with a bold vision: to unlock autonomous mobility not through handcrafted rules, but through embodied intelligence. His pioneering research at the University of Cambridge laid the foundation for a new generation of self-driving systems powered by deep learning and computer vision. Under his leadership, Wayve became the first to prove that a machine could learn to interpret its surroundings and make real-time driving decisions — without relying on traditional maps or manual coding. Today, Kendall is leading the charge toward AV2.0, an entirely new architecture for autonomous vehicles that is designed to scale globally. As CEO, he focuses on aligning strategy, research, partnerships, and commercialization to bring intelligent driving systems to the road. With a PhD in Computer Vision and Robotics, award-winning academic work, and recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Kendall is a rare blend of scientist, founder, and industry operator. While full panel details are still under wraps, Kendall's participation ensures that this session will offer more than just theoretical takes. Expect insights on how embodied intelligence can shift the trajectory of AI, the challenges of building systems that adapt to the real world, and what it takes to commercialize autonomy at scale. Catch Alex Kendall live on one of the two AI stages at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The exact session timing to be announced. to join more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders and save up to $675 before prices increase. 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
TechCrunch
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- TechCrunch
Alex Kendall of Wayve brings the future of autonomous AI to Disrupt 2025
TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 hits Moscone West in San Francisco from October 27–29, bringing together more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders for a deep dive into the future of technology. One of the most compelling conversations on one of the AI Stages will feature a panel of innovators redefining what intelligent systems can do — and among them is Alex Kendall, co-founder and CEO of Wayve. From research breakthrough to real-world autonomy Kendall founded Wayve in 2017 with a bold vision: to unlock autonomous mobility not through handcrafted rules, but through embodied intelligence. His pioneering research at the University of Cambridge laid the foundation for a new generation of self-driving systems powered by deep learning and computer vision. Under his leadership, Wayve became the first to prove that a machine could learn to interpret its surroundings and make real-time driving decisions — without relying on traditional maps or manual coding. Today, Kendall is leading the charge toward AV2.0, an entirely new architecture for autonomous vehicles that is designed to scale globally. As CEO, he focuses on aligning strategy, research, partnerships, and commercialization to bring intelligent driving systems to the road. With a PhD in Computer Vision and Robotics, award-winning academic work, and recognition on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Kendall is a rare blend of scientist, founder, and industry operator. What to expect on the AI Stage While full panel details are still under wraps, Kendall's participation ensures that this session will offer more than just theoretical takes. Expect insights on how embodied intelligence can shift the trajectory of AI, the challenges of building systems that adapt to the real world, and what it takes to commercialize autonomy at scale. Catch Alex Kendall live on one of the two AI stages at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, happening October 27–29 at Moscone West in San Francisco. The exact session timing to be announced. Register here to join more than 10,000 startup and VC leaders and save up to $675 before prices increase.
Mint
05-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
'Genius' Soham Parekh gets support from Redditor amid moonlighting row: 'Narayana Murthy's dream employee'
Amid vehement criticism against Soham Parekh for moonlighting at US startups, a Redditor has voiced their support for the Indian techie, calling him an 'absolute genius.' The Redditor added that while most people struggle to handle one job, Parekh managed to work "140 hours a week." 'What he did is not legally ethical, but whatever it is, he is an absolute genius! People are tired of one job, and that dude was juggling FIVE YC startups, working 140 hours a week. That's like Narayana Murthy's dream employee and worst nightmare at the same time. Watched his interview on TBPN. Hollywood should make a movie on him. He messed up once; I won't call him a scammer or anything. He deserves a second chance,' the Redditor said. Parekh has admitted to working at multiple US firms simultaneously due to financial constraints. In an interview with TBPN, he claimed to have worked for about 140 hours a week. Viral Reddit post. 'So an average day... an average week for you, it feels like basically you sleep for 6 to 8 hours, and you're programming for 12 to 14 hours every single day for seven days a week,' one of the interviewers asked. The software engineer has found a new full-time job opportunity with Darwin Studios, based in San Francisco. In this new role as a founding engineer, he will help build an AI-powered video remixing platform called Wayve. In a statement, Darwin's CEO and founder Sanjit Juneja commended the techie, who was accused of juggling multiple jobs at once, and suggested that there is 'something even greater to prove than just his love for software.' Calling Parekh a '10x engineer,' he defended his recruitment and said, "Soham is an incredibly talented engineer, and we believe in his abilities to help bring our products to market." He suggested that there is 'something even greater to prove than just his love for software.' Meanwhile, Soham Parekh admitted that he will no longer be taking on multiple jobs. Founder of AI company HyperSpell, Conor Brennan-Burke, also offered an engineering role to Parekh in his company and said that he believes in second chances. Sharing the email, Burke wrote, 'He's definitely learned his lesson now and is going to work insanely hard to prove everyone wrong. Massive opportunity to bring on top talent with a chip on their shoulder.'
Mint
05-07-2025
- Business
- Mint
Moonlighting pro Soham Parekh secures new job at AI startup after Silicon Valley scandal, 'He'll prove everyone wrong'
Soham Parekh, the software engineer making headlines for secretly working for multiple startups simultaneously, has found a new full-time job opportunity. Following backlash over moonlighting, the techie secured a new opportunity with Darwin Studios, based in San Francisco. At this new role as a founding engineer, he will help build an AI-powered video remixing platform called Wayve. In a statement, Darwin's CEO and founder Sanjit Juneja commended the techie, accused of juggling multiple jobs at once, and suggested that there is 'something even greater to prove than just his love for software.' Calling Parekh a '10x engineer,' he defended his recruitment and said, "Soham is an incredibly talented engineer, and we believe in his abilities to help bring our products to market." He suggested that there is 'something even greater to prove than just his love for software.' Meanwhile, Soham Parekh admitted that he will no longer be taking on multiple jobs. Founder of AI company HyperSpell, Conor Brennan-Burke, also offered an engineering role to Parekh in his company and said that he believes in second chances. Sharing the e-mail, Burke wrote, 'He's definitely learned his lesson now and is going to work insanely hard to prove everyone wrong. Massive opportunity to bring on top talent with a chip on their shoulder.' Soham Parekh's moonlighting scandal first surfaced when Playground AI founder Suhail Doshi exposed the Indian techie and called him a "scammer" on X. The warning message stated, 'There's a guy named Soham Parekh (in India) who works at 3-4 startups at the same time. He's been preying on YC companies and more. Beware.' The consequences of this post that followed left Soham Parekh in trouble as he was fired from multiple roles while several recruiters flagged him as a risky hire. Soham Parekh confessed that 'dire financial hardship drove him to make those decisions' about providing false narratives on his whereabouts and his employment situation during his appearance US technology show TBPN show. He said, 'I'm not proud of what I did," about and deceiving employers and added, 'I wish I had the money.' He clarified that he did not hire junior developers and began taking multiple jobs in 2022, 'before the CoPilot boom' during his stint with US-based startups.
