The 10 Influential Tech Leaders, 2023

John Hansen

AVisionaryTechnologyLeaderLeveragingInnovationAndModernization

EDITOR’S LETTER

Technology simplifies the lifestyle

Dearesteemedreaders,

Intoday'srapidlyevolvingworld,technologyhaspermeatedeveryaspectofourdailylives, becomingindispensable.Therapidadvancementsintechnologyhavebroughtabout remarkablechanges,seamlesslyintegratingintoourroutinestosuchanextentthatthe absenceoftechnologicaltoolscanleaveusfeelingincapacitated.Whiletechnologyis designedtoenhancehumanproductivity,exercisingcontroloveritsutilizationiscrucialto preventdependencyandaddiction.

Eachpassingdayheraldsnewbreakthroughsintechnology,revolutionizinghowwework andperformourdailytasks.Nevertheless,studiesrevealthatsomeindividualshavefallen preytoexcessiverelianceonsophisticatedtechnology,inadvertentlyallowingitto dominatetheirlives.Itisimportanttorecognizethathumansmustremainincontrol, leveragingtechnologyasatoolratherthansuccumbingtoitsdominion.Remarkably,the individualsresponsiblefortheseimpressivetechnologicaladvancementsalleviateour workloadsandreapsubstantialbenefitsfromtheircontributions.

Drawinginspirationfromtheongoingtechnologicaladvancementsandpayinghomageto thetechgiants,itiswithgreatpridethatwepresentourlatestmagazineissue,titled"The 10InfluentialTechLeaders,2023."Thiseditionexpressesgratitudetotheseinfluential figureswhocontinuouslystrivetostreamlineprocesses,grantingindividualsaccessto variousservicesattheirfingertipsandwithunprecedentedefficiency.

Glorifyingourmagazine,wehaveJohnHansen,theesteemedCTOofbswift,renownedfor consistentlydeliveringmoderntechnologies.Withanunshakenfocusonanticipatingand addressingfuturedemands,Hansen'sproactiveapproachensurespreparednessforthe futuredemandsofsociety

Inaddition,wearealsofeaturingAustinOgilvie,MohammedMubinMallick,KevinSteer, andConnieAnsaldi,allofwhomhavemadesubstantialcontributionstothefieldof technology,leavinganindeliblemarkandpavingthewayforfuturegenerations.

Have an enlightening and enjoyable reading experience!

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CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

JOHN HANSEN

A VISIONARY TECHNOLOGY LEADER LEVERAGING INNOVATION AND MODERNIZATION

Withtheincreasingadoptionofcloudservices

andstrategy,cloudmanagementhasbecome avitaltraitinthepresentscenario.Todate, theincorporationofcloudinmanagementaswellas operationshasproveneffectiveforbusinessestoscale success.Therefore,ithasbecomecrucialforleadersin thecloudindustrytofullyunderstandthebasicsof developinganeffectivecloudmanagementstrategy.

“One key to successful cloud adoption is to fully embrace the new generation of capabilities present in modern cloud environments–and do not constrain yourself by trying to apply on-premise approaches in a cloud world,” assertsJohnHansen Arecognizedface inthecloudservicesindustry,JohnisaseniorIT executivewithaproventrackrecordofdelivering innovationandplatformmodernizationatscaleand buildinghighlyengagedtechnologyteams.

ProfoundTechnologicalExpertise

John’sfascinationwithtechnologybeganatanearly periodofhislife.AlthoughhegraduatedwithaFinance degree,hewasinterestedintechnologyandnearly undertookenoughcomputerclassestopursueaminorin ComputerScience.Hebeganhiscareerbyimplementing systemsinanearlypredecessortothemoderncloud (mainframetimeshare)andspentthenextcoupleof decadesdesigning,building,andoperatingsystems deliveredascloudapplications.

Throughoutthetime,hewasattractedtothecloud deliverymodelsinceithelpsbuyersfocusmoreon gettingvaluefromservicesandlessontheheavylifting ofinstallingandmaintainingapplicationsand infrastructure.Currently,Johnspearheadsbswiftasthe ChiefTechnologyOfficerandleverageshisexpertisein scalingsuccessforthecompany

PioneerinConfigurableSaaSTechnology

Establishedin1996,bswiftisapioneerinconfigurable SaaStechnologyforbenefitsadministrationandjoined theCVSHealthfamilyofcompaniesin2018.The companyoffersthefollowingsolutions:

Ÿ Cloud-basedonlinebenefitsplatformfor enrollmentandasahubforyear-roundbenefits engagement

Ÿ Integrationswithemployers’benefitsand healthcarevendors

Ÿ ServiceCenterwithexpertsin benefits,insuranceHIPAA, complianceandcustomerservice

Ÿ CommunicationPracticethat providesend-to-endsupportfrom communicationstrategy development,todesign, executionanddelivery

Ÿ Interactivedecisionsupport,chat andbenefits education/engagementresources

Ÿ Benefitsadministration, compliance,andbillingsupport

Ÿ Reportingandanalytics dashboardforadministrators

Ÿ Integrationwithhealthcare navigationservices

Ÿ COVID-19vaccine/testtracking solution

Additionally,bswiftoffersaproven blendoftechnology,expertise,and serviceexcellencethatprovides flexible,customer-focusedsolutionsto eventhemostcomplexbenefits administrationneeds.Thecompany deliversanomnichannelbenefits experiencethatoffersemployeesthe flexibilityofaccessingtheirbenefits anytimeandanywhere.Italsoprovides multipletouchpointsforaccessing benefitswhileensuringemployees haveapersonalized,consistent,and informedexperienceacrosseach channel.

LeadingwithUniqueDifferentiators

Thebswifttechnologyisgroundedin theprinciplesofhuman-centered design—keepingpeopleatthecenter oftheprocess—whichallowsitto deliveratrulypersonalandintuitive experiencetoitsusers.Inaddition,the technologysimplifiesthecomplex benefitsandhealthcareecosystemby integratingwithcustomers’benefits vendorstobringeverythingintoa singlehubforemployersand employees.

I believe we put a decade of adoption into a 2 year period and we will never go back as organizations are moving away from surviving a business disruption to exploiting these services to transform their operations. “

multipletouchpointsforaccessing benefitswhileensuringemployees haveapersonalized,consistent,and informedexperienceacrosseach channel.

LeadingwithUniqueDifferentiators

Thebswifttechnologyisgroundedin theprinciplesofhuman-centered design—keepingpeopleatthecenter oftheprocess—whichallowsitto deliveratrulypersonalandintuitive experiencetoitsusers.Inaddition,the technologysimplifiesthecomplex benefitsandhealthcareecosystemby integratingwithcustomers’benefits vendorstobringeverythingintoa singlehubforemployersand employees.

bswiftalsoofferstheAskEmma virtualassistant,whichprovides differentdegreesofeducationand benefitsdecisionsupporttofiteach employee’sneeds.Anoverarching differentiatorofbswiftinthe marketplaceisitsstrength,stability anddatasecurityforitsclientsasa CVSHealthCompany.Beingpartofa Fortune4organizationenablesthe companytoleveragethescaleofits parentcompanytoquicklyand securelybringnewtechnologyand solutionstomarketforfulfillingthe latestneeds.

AVisionaryLeader

Beingattheforefrontofthecompany, Johnwearsmultiplehatsandis responsibleforthestrategy, development,anddeliveryofbswift’s strategicapplicationplatform.Asthe leader,hespearheadsaglobalteamof experiencedproductmanagers, developers,andengineers.

Quotinghisdistinguishingleadership style,Johnadds: “I believe in being a servant leader–focusing on

maintaining a high level of alignment between the things my team does well, the things that they enjoy doing, and the things the company needs to succeed.” Hebelievestechnologists aremostengagedwhentheyare deliveringsignificantvaluetothe businesswhilecontinuingtogrow personallyandprofessionally.

ScrutinizingTrendsintheIndustry

AccordingtoJohn,thegrowthof hyperscalecloudprovidershascreated anagewhereithasneverbeeneasier tohaveanideaandturnitintoan application.Infact,deliveringitata globalscalewithworld-classsecurity, scalabilityandavailabilityatacost thatisordersofmagnitudelowerthan adecadeortwoago.Therefore,he addsthatestablishedbusinessesneed toembracethislevelofflexibilityto innovateandevolvehowtheydo businesstoavoidbeingconsistently out-innovatedbyemergingplayers.

Analyzingthelatesttrendsthathave recentlyemergedinthecloudindustry, Johnbelievesthatthelocationof serversisnotasvitalorimportantas theirsecurity,performance,flexibility,

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andresiliency.Thepacewithwhich organizationshavebeenabletoadapt andscalecloud-basedsolutionsout ofnecessityduetothepandemichas counteredthecommonlyheldnotion thatmany“cloudsolutionswerenot readyforprimetime.”

‘FlywheelofTechnology Innovation’

“With the flywheel of technology innovation spinning faster than ever, it is harder than ever to feel confident in predicting the challenges and opportunities we will face in five years,” saysJohn.However,heis certainthathisfocuswillcontinueto beonlearning,evolving,and adaptingtoleverageinnovationsin thefieldofAI,machinelearning, analytics,andnaturallanguage processing.

Speakingofthecompany,headds thatbswiftisfocusedonhelping individualsmakegreatdecisions abouttheirhealthaswellasother benefits.Therefore,thecompanywill continuefocusingonwaysto leveragetechnologytofulfillits mission.

JohnHansenManagement-

URL-www.bswift.com

Founded-1996

Description-bswiftisatechnologybusinessthat usestechnology,experience,andinformationtoease healthcaremanagement.Apartfromthat,itaidsin costreduction,whichallowspatientstoobtainthe desiredandnecessaryhealthcareservices.

EMMI Technologies, LLC

Carnaval Art

Management-ConnieAnsaldi

URL-www.marketplace.carnaval.art

Founded-2021

Description-CarnavalArtwasbornasa highly–curatedNFTmarketplaceofIbero-American artistssecuredontheBitcoinblockchainnetworkonthe Rootstocksidechain.

FunQuest LLC

Managementwww.emmitec.com

EmilioMachado

URL-

Founded-

2006

Description-EMMITechnologiesisaconsultingfirm intheAmericas,specializinginbusinessbreakthroughs Withexpertiseinproductdevelopment,distribution, andcustomerservice,theirexperiencedteamassiststop corporationsintheUS,Brazil,andLatinAmerica

Management-TamirRosenblum

URL-www.funday.site

Founded-2022

Description-FunDayisamobileapplicationdesignedto assistparentsinorganizingenjoyablefamilyexcursions andoutings.Withlocation-based,interest-specific,and age-appropriatesearchoptions,theappoffersreviews, advice,andsuggestedschedulesforactivitiesand attractions

Kiran Smart

Management-

MohammedMubinMallick

URL-www.kiransmart.com

Founded-2019

Description-KiranSmartisaKuwaitifirmthat specializesinroboticsanddigitaltransformation.They arethefirstfirminKuwaittoprovidetheirclients humanoidrobotsolutionsandservices,andtheyoffera widerangeofproductsandservices

Starry, Inc.

Management-StephenMurray

URL-www.starry.com

Founded-2014

Description-Starry,Inc.operatesStarryInternet,an internetserviceproviderthatutilizesmillimeter-band LMDSconnections,alsoknownas5Gfixedwireless technology,toestablishlinksbetweenitsbasestations andcustomerbuildingsfordeliveringfixedwireless broadbandservices

Modular

ManagementFounded-2022

ChrisLattner

URL-www.modular.com

Description-ModularunifiesAIdevelopmentand deploymentaroundtheworld TheycreatedcriticalAI infrastructure(TensorFlow,PyTorch,TPUs,MLIR), releasedSwiftandLLVM,andarenowrebuildingAI infrastructureonaworldwidescale.

Thoropass

Management-AustinOgilvie

URL-www.thoropass.com

Founded-2019

Description-Thoropassisacompliancesolutionfor firms,helpingbusinessestoachieveandmaintain compliancewithframeworkslikeSOC2,HIPAA,and GDPR Itoffersautomationtools,riskassessment, progresstracking,expertassistance,andadedicated complianceteam

FOUNDER

AUSTIN Ogilvie

The Maverick Changing the Game in Digital Compliance

Automationisgainingpopularityallacrossthe world.Everyindustryismovingtowardorhas alreadyswitchedtosoftware-basedsolutions. Fromlow-/no-codetoolstochatbotsandmachine learning(ML)/artificialintelligence(AI)decision systems,automationtechnologiesarebeingleveraged forincreasedproductivityeverywhereyoulook.And threatsincybersecurity,includingdatabreaches,Trojan attacks,phishing,andmore,aregrowingataneven fasterclip.Themorecompaniesandeconomiesrelyon third-partysoftware,themorefrequentand consequentialtheserisksare.

Afterrecognizingshortcomingsintoolstomanagedigital complianceandinformationassurance,AustinOgilvie founded (formerlyLaika)alongwithco- Thoropass foundersEvaPittasandSamLi.Thoropassisa complianceautomationplatformthathelpscompanies managesecurityandprivacycontrolswithoutslowing downbusinessoperations.Thesolutionincludessoftware tomanagepoliciesandprocedures,trackandmonitor controls,andaccessvariouscomplianceandinformation assuranceservices.InsideThoropass,thereisalotgoing on—theyraiseda CinNov’22andjustdida $50MSeries fullrebrandfrom .Letusbeginby LaikatoThoropass exploringthejourneyofthiscompliancetechcompany andgettingtoknowitsleadership.

Austin’sPathtoEntrepreneurship

AustinstudiedArabicandSpanishattheUniversityof Virginia,graduatingwithadegreeinforeignaffairs.

Later,herelocatedtoNewYorkCitytobuildproducts atOnDeckCapital,aventure-backedFinTechstartup thatleveragesmachinelearningtoautomatesmall businesslendingdecisions.Hisexperiencebuilding productsattheintersectionofsoftwareanddata promptedhimtolaunchhisfirststartup,ŷhat,a datascienceplatform,whichheranuntil2017 whenAlteryxacquiredthecompany(NYSE: AYX).

Austinwasunderalotofpressurefromprospective customersandvendorstodemonstratecompliance withdifferentsecurityandprivacystandards.This problemmotivatedhimtostartThoropass,acomplete compliancesolutionthathelpscustomersbuildrobust securityandprivacyprogramstomeetvarious frameworkssuchasSOC2,ISO27001,HITRUST, andmore.Hisdedicationtodrivingethicalinnovation hasmadehimabignameindatascienceanda respectedentrepreneur

Thoropass:TheCompliancePartnerYouNeed

Thoropassisattheforefrontofthemostrecent developmentsincompliance-as-a-servicesoftware. Ithasdevelopedanindustry-leadingall-in-one solutionfordigitalcompliance.Thoropass recognizestheimportanceofcomplianceintoday’s businesslandscape,anditstechnologyguides businessesthrougheverystageofthecompliance process.Itscomprehensivesolutionincludes implementation,operation,continuousmonitoring,

andauditandassuranceservices.Thoropassblends easy-to-usesoftwaretoolswithunmatchedexpertiseto helpcustomersmanageandmaintainauditablesystem securityanddataprivacy

Thoropassprovidescustomerswithadynamic compliancedashboardtomakecomplianceeven moreeffortless.Thisdashboardensuresteam alignmentandfrictionlesscommunication. Customerscaneasilymonitortheircompliance statustoensuretheyarealwaysrunningatightship.

Privacyandsecurityrisksposedbymachinelearning havegrownconsiderablyinrecentyears.“Concerns around consumer rights, privacy, and security are now a top priority among legislators,” saysAustin.“Creating ML/AI approaches that correspond with the principles we all care about is beyond important.”

This is a vital technical goal for the industry and one that Austin believes is a big opportunity for Thoropass to expand its suite of audit and assurance products as compliance with AI rules and regulations becomes more important.

CateringBestComplianceSolutionsintheMarket

Thoropasshasestablisheditselfastheultimatechoicefor companiesseekingtostreamlinesecurityandprivacy compliance.

● OnestandoutaspectofThoropassisits unparalleledinternalexpertise.Recognizingthe intricaciesofcompliance,thecompanyhas assembledateamofseasonedexpertstoprovide invaluableguidance.Byautomatingappropriate processesandofferingexpertadvice,Thoropass ensuresaseamlesscomplianceexperience.

● AnothernotablefeatureisThoropass’s distinctionasthesolecompliancesoftware approvedasaHITRUSTExternalAssessor.This remarkableachievementsignifiesthattheyhave mettherigorousstandardsestablishedby HITRUST,guaranteeingtheutmostqualityin theirsolutions.

● Furthermore,Thoropassdeliversaneffortless securityauditexperienceaspartofits

comprehensiveproductsuite.Ledbyspecialized auditorswell-versedinthechallengesof compliancewithinthemodernbusiness landscape,Thoropassmaintainsaseamlessand efficientauditprocess.

BuildingaCultureofExcellence

DuringitsrebrandingfromLaika,Thoropassseizedthe chancetorevampitsvalues,aligningthemwiththe company’sidentity.Theupdatedcorevaluesencompass thefollowing:

• Embracecalculatedrisks:Thesevaluessteerthe team’sdecision-making,emphasizingtheimportance ofqualityoverspeed.

• Becurious,ask,andlearn:Thoropassfostersa cultureofongoinglearningandmakingdata-driven decisions.

• Wintogether:Thecompanyemphasizesleaving egosbehindtofosteranenvironmentwherethebest ideasemerge.

• Movetheneedle:Thoropasencouragesfeedbackas ameanstocontinuouslyenhancetheirwork.

Thoropass’svaluesgobeyondlipserviceandarevisible ineveryaspectofthecompany,fromtheinterview processtoweeklymeetings.Thesevaluesreflecttheir steadfastdedicationtoexcellence,teamwork,andongoing improvement.

PartneringwithEveryIndustry

“Security and privacy are non-negotiable for businesses of all sizes and industries,”saysAustin. Everycompanyneedsafundamentalsetofcontrols. Thoropassprovidesturnkeytoolstorunan auditablesecurityprogramandensureitsefficacy.It hasawiderangeofclients,includingpublic companiesinindustriesincludingmanufacturing, supplychain,digitalhealth,financialservices,and more.Fromastageperspective,Thoropassservices companiesofallsizes,fromearly-stageSaaS providerstolargefintechanddigitalhealthfirms.

Partnering withThoropass means working with a team of compliancearchitectsandcustomersuccessmanagers.

Theyensureongoingsuccessbyguidingclientsthrough everystepoftheirjourney Theteamworkshardto ensureasmoothexperience,smoothinganybumpsthat mayarisealongtheway WithThoropass,companies canhavepeaceofmind,knowingthattheirsecurityand privacyareinexperthands.

NavigatingGrowthandOpportunities

Austinisawareofhowafounder’sjobhaschanged. Sincethecompanywasincorporatedin2019,hisduties havefrequentlychanged.Austinandhisco-founders, SamLiandEvaPittas,wereinitiallyactiveinallaspects ofthebusiness,includingdesign,coding,sales, fundraising,andmore.Butastheteamexpandedand theyhiredasalesandmarketingteam,Austin’sattention shiftedtoestablishingthosedivisionsofthebusiness.To guaranteethatThoropassstandsoutinthemarket,he nowworksdirectlywithstrategicclients,expandsthe ecosystemandcommunitypresence,andfocuseson productdifferentiationasExecutiveChair

GrowingasaLeader

Leaders,nomatterhowremarkable,areconstantly growingastheyembarkonaleadershipjourney Austin understandsthattrueleadershipbeginswithhonestselfreflection.Hevaluesqualitiessuchasgenerosity, humility,gratitude,goodcommunication,learning,and exhibitingtrustandrespectforhisteam.Austin emphasizesthevalueofauthenticityandseeksguidance fromhiscofoundersandanetworkofseasonedCEOs andCTOsforpersonaldevelopment.Coachingplaysa crucialroleinhisquestforsuccess,equippinghimwith invaluableskills.Throughthesepractices,Austin continuestoflourishasaleaderonhispathtogreatness.

TheArtofDigitalDetox

Asmartbusinessmanisrecognizedforhisunique approachtotheindustry.Forthat,oneneedstohavea calmandcomposedmindset.Henotestheimportance ofunpluggingandsackinghisphoneinaFaradaybag fordigitaldetoxification. “For me, it's important to get out of the city to climb, hike, or kayak,” hesays. “I think most of us have an upper limit for creative and strategic thinking, making it all the more important to pause, reflect, and recharge the batteries.”

“Being a successful leader is more of a journey than a destination.”

AdvicetoAspiringLeaders

Austinhadacoupleofpersonalpiecesofadvicethat wouldhelpeveryexistingandaspiringentrepreneur

● Don’tunderestimatethevalueofconcise,wellwrittenprose.

● Gettinggoodatkeyboardshortcuts, Excel/GoogleSheets,Salesforce,SQL,and Pythonisworththeinvestment.

● Begenerouswithyourtimeandaddress book—itpaysoff,inthelongrun,manytimes over

● Don’tbeajerk.Startupsarehard;bekindto yourself.

10 TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED COUNTRIES DOMINATING THE WORLD

Inthecontemporaryworld,technologyhasimpacted

everyaspectofourlives,andcountriesarecompeting tobethemostinnovative.Withongoingdevelopments inrobotics,artificialintelligence,renewableenergy,and telecommunications,nationsaresettingthepaceinthese fields.Theyareinvestingheavilyineducationandresearch anddevelopmenttoensuretheirworkforcehasthe necessaryknowledgeandskillstokeepupwiththerapid paceoftechnologicalchange.Let’stakeacloserlookat thetop10technologicallyadvancedcountriesthatare dominatingtheindustryandleadingthewayinthefieldof innovation.

1.Japan

GDP:US$4.4trillion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:RoboticsandAutomationIndustry

Whenitcomestotechnologicaladvancementsand innovativebreakthroughs,Japanisundoubtedlyoneofthe mosttechnologicallyadvancedcountriesintheworld. Fromroboticsandautomationtoelectronicsand transportation,Japanhasconsistentlyprovenitselftobea leaderintheglobaltechnologyindustry Withtop-notch researchanddevelopment,highlycompetitiveapplied technologies,andacommitmenttoexcellence,Japanhas pavedthewayformanywell-knowncompanieslike SoftBankRoboticsandHonda.

2.USA

GDP:US$23,618billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:InnovativeTechnologyandAerospace Technology

TheUnitedStatesofAmericahaslongbeenrecognizedas oneofthemosttechnologicallyadvancedcountriesinthe world,particularlyinthefieldsofinventiveand aeronauticaltechnology Thenation’scommitmentto investingintechnologicaladvancementshasledto numerousimprovementsinthequalityoflifeand productivityofitspopulation.Well-knownbrandslike Microsoft,Apple,andNASAarejustafewexamplesof Americancompaniesattheforefrontoftheglobal technologyindustry

3.Germany

GDP:US$4,268billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:AutomotiveIndustry

Germany’sexpertiseinautomobileproductionand engineeringisasignificantcontributortoitseconomy Thenation’sdedicationtoexcellenceinthissectorhas earnedinternationalacclaim,withprojectionsindicating thatitwillproduce3.7millionvehiclesin2023.German automakerslikeBMW,Mercedes-Benz,andVolkswagen haveaproventrackrecordofsuccess,furtherevidenceof thenation’scommitmenttoinnovationandengineering excellence.Germany’scontinuedleadershipinthe technologyindustrymakesitatopdestinationforthose seekingtostayattheforefrontoftechnological advancements.

4.China

GDP:US$4,145.5billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:TelecommunicationTechnologyand GamingIndustry

Chinaisoneofthemosttechnologicallyadvanced countriesintheworld,anditsgamingsectorhas experiencedtremendousgrowthandexpansioninrecent years.Thegamingindustryhasbecomeahighlyprofitable andexcitingareaforbusinessinChina,nowvaluedat multi-billiondollars.Itsoutstandingcommunications technologieshaveplayedavitalroleinthisgrowth. LeadingcompanieslikeTencentandHuaweidominatethe marketinChina,showcasingthenation’stechnological prowessandcommitmenttoinnovation.

5.UnitedKingdom

GDP:US$3,080billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:LuxuryAutomobiles

TheUnitedKingdomishometotheworld’smost luxuriousandexpensiveautomobilemanufacturers.The globalheadquartersofRollsRoyceandJaguarLand RoverarelocatedintheUK,recognizedfortheir extraordinarycraftsmanshipandunmatchedquality.By theendof2023,theUKissettoachievearemarkable milestoneofproducing5millioncars,furthersolidifying itspositionasaleaderinthehigh-endautomotive industry Withafocusoninnovationandengineering excellence,theUKcontinuestopushtheboundariesof technologyandsetnewstandardsfortheglobal automotiveindustry

6.SouthKorea

GDP:US$1,827billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:ElectronicsIndustry

Withareputationforproducinghigh-qualityelectronics suchassemiconductors,electroniccomponents, smartphones,andtablets,SouthKoreaisoneofthe mosttechnologicallyadvancedcountriesintheworld. Itsskilledworkforce,advancedtechnology,and welcomingbusinessenvironmenthaveattractedmany multinationalcorporationstocollaboratewithKorean EMSproviders.SouthKoreaishometotopelectronic brandslikeSamsungandLG,whichareknownfortheir cutting-edgetechnologyandinnovativeproducts.

7.Russia

GDP:US$1,500billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:AerospaceIndustry

Russiahasastrongpresenceintheaerospacesector, particularlyintheproductionoffighteraircraft.Sukhoi, arenownedbusinessknownforitsexceptionalexpertise intheindustry,manufacturessomeofthemost advancedfighterjetsintheworld.Oneoftheirmost illustriousaccomplishmentsisthedevelopmentofthe SukhoiSu-57,theworld’sfirsttwin-enginestealth multirolefighter.Withafocusoninnovationand engineeringexcellence,Russiacontinuestopushthe boundariesoftechnologyintheaerospaceindustry, solidifyingitspositionasamajorplayerintheglobal technologylandscape.

8.Switzerland

GDP:US$806.24billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:FinancialTechnology

Switzerlandcarvedoutauniquepositionforitselfinthe worldbyfocusingonthefinancialindustry Whilemany othernationspursuebreakthroughsinmodernsectors likeroboticsandaircraft,Switzerlandisrecognizedas oneofthetopthreecountriesthathaveadaptedtothe evolvingBitcoincurrency.Withvariouswell-known platformslikeEthereumandCosmosNetworkalready thrivingwithintheirboundaries,Switzerlandis becomingahuboftheglobalcryptocurrencymarket.

9.Taiwan

GDP:US$790.7billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:ICT(informationand communicationtechnology)

Taiwanisamongthemosttechnologically advancedcountriesthatoweitssuccesstoits industrialbase,strongsemiconductor manufacturingclusters,andsuperior manufacturingcapabilities.Thesefactorshave enabledthecountrytosucceedintheInformation andCommunicationTechnology(ICT)sectorand developquicklythroughpartnershipswithother elitebusinesseseagertosupplyICT-relatedgoods. MediaTek,oneoftheindustryleadersinICT, standsoutasoneofthetopbrandsfromTaiwan, knownforitsinnovativeandhigh-quality products.

10.Israel

GDP:US$502.7billion(est.bytheendof2023)

Leadingsector:NuclearEnergy

Israelisoneofthetechnologicallyadvanced countriesthathavemadesignificantadvancements inthefieldofdefensetechnology.Thecountry’s formidablesubmarineforceandpowerfulballistic missilesareconsideredtobecapableoflaunching anuclearsecondstrike,thankstotheir undergroundburial.Israelhasstrategicallybuilt theseweaponsystemstowithstandanuclearattack andhasestablishedtheNegevNuclearResearch Centerasapremierresearchcenterforthe evolutionofnuclearweaponstechnology.

Theblogpostonthetop10technologically advancedcountriesprovidesacomprehensive overviewofthenation’sdominatingtheindustry Thesecountrieshavemadesignificantinvestments inresearchanddevelopment,education,and technologytomaintaintheirpositionatthe forefrontofinnovation.Fromtheproductionof high-qualityautomobilestothedevelopmentof advancedsemiconductors,thesenationsare leadingthewayinvariousfields.Wehopethis blogwasinformativeandhelpfultoyou.Formore informationandupdates,keepfollowingourblogs.

Connie Ansaldi

Leading the Charge for Diversity in Tech

Historically,thetechnology industryhasbeendominated bymen,resultinginalackof representationandconsiderationfor issuesthatdisproportionatelyaffect women.Womenleaders,ontheother hand,areplayingasignificantrolein today’stechno-savvyworldby introducingempathyasakey characteristicforhigh-performing teams.Withtheiruniqueleadership abilities,theyarepromotingglobal diversityandinclusion.Accordingto studiesconductedbyMSCIandthe HarvardInstitute,companieswith womenintopleadershippositions outperformtheirpeers.Thisiscrucial notonlyfromamoralperspectivebut alsofromabusinessstandpoint.Inthis context,womenleaderslikeConnie Ansaldi(CEO, Carnaval Art)bringa uniqueperspectivetothetable.Her unwaveringcommitmenttopromoting diversityandinclusionhasmadehera respectedfigureintheinnovationand technologicalindustry

“By advocating for change and raising awareness about these issues, we can help bring attention to the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace,” Conniesays.

ImprovingLivesthroughTechnology

Connie’seducationalandprofessional journeyisatestamenttoher determinationandpassionforbuilding thefuture.Growingupasamemberof GenerationX,shedidnothavethe internet.However,astechnology advanced,sheembraceditand subsequentlyhelpedothersdothe same.Shehashelpedbusinessesand peopleadopttechnologiessincethe mid-1990s,firstinWeb1,theninWeb 2,andnowinWeb3.

Asaleaderandentrepreneur,Connieis committedtomakingadifferencein people’slives.Sherecognizesthesame humandesiresandneedswherevershe goes,inspiringhertokeeppushing

CONNIE ANSALDI CEO | CARNAVAL ART

forward.Hereffortshavealreadymade asignificantimpact,andshehas becomeasought-afterspeakeraround theworld.Sheusesherplatformto encourageotherstopursuetheir dreamsandaspirations,buildinga communityof3millionpeoplethatshe supportsandmotivatestoreachtheir fullpotential.Thatearnedherthe nicknameofReinventionQueen.

CarnavalArt:Revolutionizingthe ArtMarketwithBlockchain Technology

Establishedin2021,CarnavalArtwas bornasahighly–curatedNFT marketplaceofIbero-Americanartists securedontheBitcoinblockchain networkontheRootstocksidechain. ThenCarnavalpivotedtoaB2B businessmodelasanocodeplatform thatreducesfrictionintheadoptionof Web3andprovidesbrandswithtools toimproveengagementwiththeir customers.CarnavalArtisaloyalty ecosystemwithitsownblockchain, wallet,andportal.

UndertheleadershipofConnieandan amazingteamofexperts,CarnavalArt isbecomingthego-todestinationfor brandslookingtooptimize,createor maketheirfirstmoveswiththeirown loyaltyprograms.Theteamworkswith eachclientinanimmersiveand personalizedway,ensuringthatthe strategyisalignedwiththeirDNAand expectations.

RedefiningLoyaltyProgramswith PersonalizedStrategies

Stayingaheadofthecompetitionin Web3andblockchaintechnology demandsconstantiterationwith customers.Whatsetsthecompany apartareitsconstantiteration,rapid learning,andforwardmovementand

“The big challenge is not breaking the crystal ceiling but the cement minds.”

alsothebrandingandmarketing expertiseofCarnaval’sCLevel.It incorporatesartasadifferentiatorin theprocess,allowingavarietyof artiststocreateone-of-a-kind experiences.Itsteamiscommittedto listeningtouserfeedbackandlearning howitscustomersadoptnewtools. “When working on innovation, there is no benchmark: you are your own benchmark. And that is why it’s essential to pay close attention to user feedback,” addsConnie.

NavigatingtheStorm

AstheCEOofCarnavalArt,Connie’s primaryrolesandresponsibilities includeforgingalliances,definingthe product,attractingcustomers,and makingtheirvalueproposition visible.Herleadershipabilitieswere puttothetestin2022,achallenging yearforthecryptoindustry.Despite this,Conniewasabletonavigatethe marketuncertaintyandemergewitha superiorproposal,whichwasa significantaccomplishment. Furthermore,sheisalsoleadinga StartupsecosystemcalledLadinnerde losFounders,ContameunSecreto,a mentalhealthinitiative,and representingthenumberone OrganizationalDesignStudioin AustraliacalledNeu21.

BreakingBarriersandEmpowering Women

Connieisleadingthechargeforgender equalityinthetechindustry.At

CarnavalArt,thecultureisoneof perpetuallearning,continuous iteration,andconstantcommunication. With50%oftheteamcomposedof women,thecompanyvaluesgender equalityandencourageslearning throughhands-onexperiencesand opendiscussions.

However,therealityofgender disparityinthetechsectorcannotbe ignored.Asper UN Women,only7% oftechnologycompaniesintheworld areledbywomen,andamere3%of venturecapitalfundingisallocatedto companiesledbywomen.Connie,asa CEO,isacutelyawareoftheproblem andisdeterminedtomakeachange. “Even if it is uncomfortable, we must bring this conversation to the table in order to make these issues visible to the decision-makers,” mentionsConnie.

FromOvercomingPrejudicesto LeadinginInnovation

Connie’sjourneytobecominga successfulleaderhasnotbeena cakewalk.Accordingtoher,oneofthe biggesthurdlesshehashadto overcomeisotherpeople’sprejudices andfearoftheunknown.Toovercome thesechallenges,sheplacesastrong emphasisoneducationandoutreach. Shealsoteachesblockchain technologytothousandsofpeople. “If we can help them understand it, they stop fearing it, and therefore, can adopt it,” Conniesuggests.

JugglingWorkandCommunity Building

AstheCEOofCarnavalArt,Connie’s workkeepsheroccupied,yetshe enjoyscommunitybuilding.She spendsalotoftimeengagingwith peopleandprovidingthemwithtools thataddvaluetotheirdailylives.Apart fromwork,shelovestraveling, exploringtheworld,andmeetingnew people.

RevealsTrendsDrivingtheFuture

AccordingtoConnie,threetrendsthat willdrivethefutureoftechare blockchain,artificialintelligence,and immersivetechnology

• Blockchaintechnologyhasbeen gainingtractioninrecentyears duetoitsabilitytooffer transparency,decentralization,and traceabilityinallkindsof operations.

• Artificialintelligence,ontheother hand,hasthepotentialto encompasseverythingand everyoneuntilwecannolonger distinguishhumansfrom machines.

• Lastly,immersivetechnologyisa newwayofexchangingandliving experiences.

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGIES

A Closer Look at 10 Exciting Innovations

Constructiontechnologieshaveemergedasa

transformativeforceintheever-evolvingfieldof buildingandinfrastructuredevelopment.With expertspredictingthatthevalueofbuildingtechnologywill skyrockettoastaggeringUS$10.5trillionbytheendofthis year,itisevidentthattheconstructionindustryis undergoingaparadigmshift.Theseinnovativetechnologies encompassawiderangeofadvancements,fromstate-ofthe-artmaterialsandsustainableconstructionpracticesto cutting-edgeautomationanddigitalization.Asthedemand forefficient,cost-effective,andenvironmentallyfriendly constructionsolutionscontinuestogrow,theexploration andimplementationofconstructiontechnologieshave becomeparamount.Inthisblog,wewilllookatthetop10 constructiontechnologiesandtheirimpactonthe constructionbusinessandtheworldatlarge.

1.Drones

●TopographicMappingandLandSurveys

●Securitysurveillance,StructureInspection,and Photography

●Marketvalue-US$1145.2million

Topographicmappingandlandsurveysaretwoofthemost significantusesofdrones.Dronesusinghigh-resolution camerasandGPStechnologycanmapandsurvey enormouslandareasrapidlyandaccurately,makingthe processfaster,safer,andmoreefficient.Theyalsoused dronesforsecurityandstructureassessment.Dronescanbe outfittedwithvarioussensorsandcameras,makingtheman effectivetoolformonitoringandinspectingvital infrastructure,includingelectricallines,pipelines,and bridges.

2.BIM

●Improvedaccuracyandcoordination

●Increasedproductivityandefficiency

●Marketvalue-US$7.9billion

BuildingInformationModeling(BIM)isadigital representationofabuilding’sphysicalandfunctional characteristics.BIMhelpsidentifypotentialissuesduring thedesignphase,reducingthechancesoferrorsand conflictsintheconstructionphase.Itstreamlines communicationandcollaborationamongprojectteams, reducesrework,andoptimizestheuseofresources.BIM canalsoenhancethequalityofabuilding,asitprovidesa comprehensiveanddetailedviewofthebuilding's constructionandmaintenancerequirements.

3.VR

●Betterconstructionmanagement

●Enhancedcommunicationandcollaboration

●Marketvalue-US$35billion

Virtualrealityhasenormouspotentialtochangethe constructionbusiness.Constructionprofessionalscanuse virtualrealitytovisualizeandmanipulate3Dmodelsof buildingblueprints,makingiteasiertospotandremedy flawsbeforeconstructionbegins.Thissystemcanalso replicatevariousenvironmentalconditions,allowing architectsandengineerstoassessbuildingstructural integrityandresiliencetonaturalcalamities.Overall,the applicationofvirtualrealityinconstructioncanimprove projectefficiency,lowercosts,andimprovefinalproduct quality

4.3Dprinting

●Efficientmaterialsusage

●Eliminatingerrors

●Marketvalue-US$5.65Billion

3Dprintingisoneofthemostpreferredandin-demand methodsinconstructiontechnologies.3Dprintingin constructionhasthepotentialtochangematerialsources. Prefabricatedmaterialscanbeprintedanddelivered directlytotheprojectsite,whichspeedsuptheconstruction process.On-site3Dprintingdecreaseswasteandcuts transportationandstoragecosts.However,constraintsin massproductionandthehighcostoflarger-scale3D printersposebarrierstothewideradoptionofthis technology

5.Robotics

●3Dprintingrobot

●Brick-LayingRobot

●Marketvalue-US$2,398.7million

Intherealmofconstructiontechnologies,Roboticsplaysa vitalrole.Itisabranchoftechnologythatdealswith creating,maintaining,andusingrobots.Robotic3D printingtechnologiesuseconsecutivelayersofmaterialto buildthree-dimensionalitems,speedingupandimproving theproductionprocess.Brick-layingrobotscanconstruct structuresusingbricksandmortarfarmorequicklythan humans,loweringthepossibilityofaccidentsanderrorson thejobsite.Itmightbeagame-changer,enablingquicker constructionandreducinglaborexpenses.

6.Blockchaintechnology

●Improveddatamanagement

●Improvedprojectmanagement

●Marketvalue-US$17.46billion

Blockchaintechnologyisadistributed ledgertechnologythathasthepotential torevolutionizedatamanagement.It enablesthecreationofatamper-proof andsecurerecordoftransactionsthat canbeaccessedandupdatedby multiplepartiesinadecentralized manner Thisensuresthatdatais accurate,transparent,andimmutable, thusimprovingdatamanagement. Usingsmartcontractsinblockchain technologycanautomateproject managementprocesses,improving efficiencyandreducingthelikelihood oferrors.Withthehelpofblockchain technology,organizationscan streamlinetheirdatamanagementand projectmanagementpractices,resulting inimprovedproductivityandbetter outcomes.

7.AI

●ProjectPlanning

●AutomatedMeasurements

●Marketvalue-US$1,831.0million

Artificialintelligencereferstothe abilityofmachinestosimulatehuman intelligenceandperformtaskssuchas decision-making,problem-solving,and learning.AIhasrevolutionizedmany industriesandisincreasinglybeing usedinprojectplanning.WithAIpoweredprojectplanning,organizations canstreamlinecreatingandexecuting projectplans,leadingtomoreefficient andeffectiveprojectmanagement.AI canautomatemeasurements,making gatheringandanalyzingdataeasierto informprojectdecisions.Thiscansave timeandresourcesandimprove accuracy.Overall,AIhasthepotential toenhanceprojectplanningand managementsignificantly

8.Wearables

●EnhancingOnsiteSafety

●FacilitatingCommunication

●Marketvalue-US$9.46billion

Wearablesareelectronicdevices,such assmartwatches,fitnesstrackers,and augmentedrealityglasses.These devicescanpotentiallyenhanceonsite safetyinvariousindustries,suchas construction,manufacturing,and healthcare.Forexample,wearable sensorscanmonitorthehealthand safetyofworkers,alertingthemto potentialhazardsandprovidingrealtimefeedbackontheirphysical condition.Inaddition,wearablescan facilitatecommunicationbetweenteam membersinremoteornoisy environments,allowingforfasterand moreefficientcollaboration.Overall, wearablesareapromisingtechnology thatcanimproveworkplacesafetyand productivity,aswellasenhance communicationandcooperationin variousindustries.

9.Greenandinnovativematerials

●deliverslong-termsustainableresults

●minimizestheharmful environmentaleffects

●Marketvalue-US$334billion

Greenandinnovativematerialsare crucialinpromotingsustainable developmentandreducing environmentalharm.Thesematerials deliverlong-termsustainableresults, whichmeanstheyarebuilttolastand reducetheneedforfrequent replacement.Byusinginnovative materialsthatareenvironmentally friendlyandenergy-efficient,wecan minimizetheharmfulenvironmental effectsassociatedwithtraditional constructionmaterials.Thisis importantbecausetraditionalmaterials oftenrequirethedepletionofnatural resources,contributingtothegrowing

environmentaldegradationproblem. Usinggreenandinnovativematerials canpromotesustainabledevelopment andbuildamoresustainablefuture forourselvesandfuturegenerations.

10.Cloud-basedcollaborationtools

●EaseofAccess

●DocumentControl

●Marketvalue-US$4.5billion

Cloud-basedcollaborationtoolshave revolutionizedthewaypeoplework together Thesetoolsprovideavirtual workspacewhereteammemberscan sharedocuments,communicatein realtime,andcollaborateonprojects fromanywhereintheworld.Oneof themostsignificantbenefitsofcloudbasedcollaborationtoolsistheirease ofaccess.Youcanloginandaccess yourfilesandworkfromanydevice aslongasyouhaveaninternet connection.Thisflexibilityallows teammemberstoworkfromhome, onthego,orevenonvacation.These toolsproviderobustdocument controlfeatures,suchasversioning andaccesspermissions,thatensure everyoneisworkingonthemostupto-datedocumentversionandthat sensitiveinformationremainssecure. Withcloud-basedcollaborationtools, teamscanworkmoreefficientlyand effectively,regardlessoflocation.

Inconclusion,construction technologieshaverevolutionizedthe industry,improvingefficiency,safety, andsustainability.FromBIMto dronesandrobotics,thesetools streamlineprocessesandreduce costs.Embracinganddeveloping thesetechnologieswillshapethe futureofconstruction,makingit moreresilientandadaptable.We hopethisblogonconstruction technologieshasprovidedvaluable insightsintotheirtransformative potential.

Kevin Steer

Today,theworldisdominatedbyinnovative

technology,andhumanscanfeelitspresenceall around.Severaladvancedtechnologieshave reshapedtheworldtomaketheworldabetterplacetolive. Itincludesmobileapps,artificialintelligence, augmented/virtualreality,blockchain,theinternetofthings, etcthatsolvedailyproblemsinyourlife.Thisintelligent technologyispresentinseveralmachines,suchasmobile phones,automobiles,andsmartdevices.Wehavepicked thetop10AIcompaniesinWashingtonD.C.toeducateyou abouthowthesecompaniesprovideexpertiseinadvanced technologicalissuesofmoderndays.

1.Diffco

Founded: 2008

ProjectsSize:$25,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$50–$99/hr

Employees:10–49

ServiceLines:MobileAppDevelopment,Artificial Intelligence

Diffcoisaleadingmobileappdevelopmentcompany.It standstobeoneofthetopAIcompaniesinWashington D.C.forworld-classseniordevelopersthatboost companiestobecomemarketleaders.Thecompany launchesaccelerate,andsupportsbusinessapplications throughmobile,web,andAIproductdevelopment.Itoffers transparentbilling,detailedreporting,anddeliverablesfor upcomingentrepreneurs.Theexpertoracustomgroupis hiredforteamaugmentationtoreceivecost-effective solutionsintheformofsophisticatedtechnological implementation.

2.AchievionSolutions

Founded:2013

ProjectSize:$25,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$50–$99/hr

Employees:50-80

ServiceLines:ArtificialIntelligence,MobileApp Development,CustomSoftwareDevelopment.

AchievionSolutionsisabletodeliverintelligentweb andmobilesolutionspoweredbyAItohelp organizationsachievegoals.TheAI-engrosseddelivery process“ACHIEVE”ensurestheaccomplishmentof eachAIproject.Also,theAIAccuracyGuarantee providesanextraedgeinthefinalproduct.Asitis locatedintheWashingtonD.C.metroarea,Achievion Solutionshassuccessfullydesignedanddelivered sophisticatedsolutionstodependentsrangingfrom startupstomid-sizebusinessesandgovernment agencies.

3.BlueOrangeDigital

Founded:2015

ProjectSize:$10,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$200–$300/hr

Employees:70-80

ServiceLines:ArtificialIntelligence,BI&BigData Consulting&SI,ITStrategyConsulting

BlueOrangeDigitalisadatascienceandmachine learningconsultinganddevelopmentagencyin WashingtonD.C.Itsimplifiesthesolutionsforbusiness interactionanddecision-makingwithdatamachine visions,naturallanguageprocessing,androbotic processautomation.Itimplementscloud-based optimizationanalyticsandprocessautomationinorder toimprovebusinessworkflows.Thecompanyhas experienceinfinance,connecteddevices,marketing optimization,salesenablement,andsupplychain analytics.

4.

DataRootLabs

Founded:2016

ProjectSize:$10,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$50–$99/hr

Employees:100-200

ServiceLines:ArtificialIntelligence,BI&BigData Consulting&SI,CloudConsulting&SI

DataRootLabsisateamofAIexpertsandisoneofthe growingAIcompaniesinUkraine.ItbuildsnewAIpoweredsystemsacrossdifferentverticalsandhelpsits clientstooperatesolutionseffectively Thecompany offerssomecoreservices,forexample,AISolutions Development,R&DTeamRecruitment,andStartup VentureServices.DataRootLabsworkwithstartupsand startupacceleratorsbyfullyorpartiallyclosing businesses.IthasbeencreatingMachineLearningbased classificationmodel,anAPI,anddocumentationfora retailcompany

5.FastRopeLabs

Founded:2015

ProjectSize:10,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$150–$199/hr

Employees:50-150

ServiceLines:MobileAppDevelopment,Web Development,AR/VRDevelopment.

FastRopeLabsisaneliteresearchanddevelopmentfirm recognizedforbuildingamazingproductsinweb development.Itcreatesablendofhardwareandsoftware applicationsforupcomingstartups.FastRopeLabbuilds IoT,Wearable,BigData,andMobileproductsfor

consumerbrands,governmentagencies,cities,non-profits, destinations,andupcomingstartups.Thefoundershave experienceworkingwiththeworld’smostinnovative companies,whosuccessfullyraisedcapitalandinvestedin startups;beingfifthinthelistoftopAIcompaniesin WashingtonD.C.

6.KiwiTech

Founded:2009

ProjectSize:$12,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$50–$99/hr

Employees:250-999

ServiceLines:MobileAppDevelopment,Blockchain Technology,ArtificialIntelligence,IoTDevelopment,Web Development,andWebDesigning.

Asastrategictechnologypartnertostartupsandnewenterprises acrossdozensofindustries,KiwiTechishelpingtodeliver businessgoalsanddrivetechnology-ledtransformations.It providestechservicesandfundingassistanceinwebdesigning tonewandhigh-growthentrepreneursfromawiderangeof industries,includingHealthTech,EdTech,FinTech,etc. Moreover,itisempoweringtheforthcomingstartupsthrough productdevelopmentservices,advisory&mentorshipservices, aswellasscale-upandgrowthassistance.

7.Afiniti

Founded:2007

ProjectSize:$12,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$100–$149/hr

Employees:100-250

ServiceLines:ArtificialIntelligence

Afinitiistheworld’sbestleadingappliedartificial intelligenceandadvancedanalyticsprovider Afiniti EnterpriseBehavioralPairing™usesartificial intelligencetodescribesubtleandvaluablepatternsof humaninteractioninordertopairindividualsonthe basisofbehavior.Itcanleadtomoresuccessful interactionsandmeasurableincreasesinenterprise profitability.Itoperatesallovertheworldandhas measurablydrivenbillionsofdollarstoitsclientsto makehugeprofits.

8.Foundry.ai

Founded:2015

ProjectSize:$15,000+

Averagehourlyrate:<$25/hr

Employees:200-300

ServiceLines:ArtificialIntelligence(AI)andMachine Learning(ML)

Foundry.aiworkswithcompaniestouseAIandMLto drivemeaningfulimprovementsinprofitability.Itworks withhigh-levelexecutivestoidentifybusinessunitsand processesthatcanbeimprovedwiththehelpofAI.It providesexcitingapplicationsinmultipleareasandcan bringthoseforprofitimprovement.Likewise,itbuilds AIsoftwaresolutionsthatdriveprofit.Thesolutions providedbyFoundry.aibecomeproductsthatapplyto multiplecompaniesandindustriesintheworld.

9.ElderResearch

Founded:1995

ProjectSize:$11,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$100–$149/hr

Employees:50-249

ServiceLines:ArtificialIntelligence

ElderResearchisaresults-drivendatascienceconsulting firm.Itisservinggovernmentagencies,thedefense,andthe intelligencecommunityfor25years.Itprovidescustomers theanalyticalconsultationwhilemaintainingaculturethat valueslearning,humility,andwork-lifebalance.The companyincludesexpertdatascientistsandengineerswho arespecializedinfocusedanalyticsstrategydevelopment, deployinghigh-performancedatasciencesolutions,and skillstrainingforclients.

10.MototechGroup

Founded:2012

ProjectSize:$50,000+

Averagehourlyrate:$100–$120/hr

Employees:100-249

ServiceLines:ArtificialIntelligence,CustomSoftware Development,BI&BigDataConsulting&SI

MototechGroupprovidesleading-edgeAIandMachine LearningSolutionsandOnDemandTechnologyServices.It enablespublicandprivatesectorstogrowsalesandimprove operationalefficienciesthroughofferingend-to-endmanaged high-performanceteams,andexpertsonSDLC/Agile Methodology Theproductdevelopmentandinnovation process,engineeringmanagement,architectureandsoftware designpractices,etc.aresomeofthesubsidiaryservices.It deliversITsolutionsandservicestoassistcompaniesto reachtheirmaximumpotentialandstayattheforefrontof success.

Conclusion

Asthereisnoendtotechnologicaldevelopment,the upcomingtechnologiesaremakinglifeeasier.Earlier, implementingsolutionstothoseproblemswasimpossibleto solve.Howevertechnologyhasopeningnewarmsto improve.NewcompaniesareusingthesimplestAI techniquestoperformbasicoperationsandcreate architectureforhigh-techqueries.Thatsumsuptheblog regardingthetop10AICompaniesinWashingtonD.C.

Mohammed Mubin Mallick Founder and CEO

A Self-Motivated Leader Driving Innovative Solutions in the Field of Technology

Overtheyears,wehavebeen wonderinghowrobotswillbe performingmostofourtasks tomakeourliveseasier.Wehave alreadystartedlivingthisdreamwhere theworldisturningintoasmartworld. Turningourdreamsintorealityand bringingaboutaroboticrevolutionto theworld,MohammedMubin Mallick,avisionaryleaderandarobot enthusiast,foundedKiranSmartin 2019—thefirstAIHumanoidRobot companyinKuwait.

TheFoundationtoSuccess

Throughself-motivationand determination,Mohammedclimbedup theladderofsuccesstoreachwherehe isnow.Beingborninavillage,hehad atoughtimecompletinghiseducation ashedidn’tknowanyotherlanguage excepthisnativelanguagei.e., Bengali.Hefacedseveralchallenges andobstaclesthroughouthis educationaljourneyashewasunable tospeakandunderstandEnglish. However,withhardworkand consistency,hegraduallylearnedto handlethingsandsuccessfully completedhiseducation,andwenton topursueMBAinMarketingfrom CardiffUniversity,UK.

Furtherexploringhispotentialand pursuinghisinterestinthefieldof

technology,Mohammedstartedhis professionaljourneyinInformation Technology.Despitehavingno educationalbackgroundrelatedtothis field,hecontinuedtoworkharderand prosper.Bygraduallygainingmore experienceandknowledge,heis currentlyaninnovatorandworkson providinglatesttechnologicalsolutions worldwidethroughhiscompany

SmartCompanyLeadingtothe SmartWorld

KiranSmartworksondelivering solutionsgloballyinthefieldsof Robotics,ArtificialIntelligence,Digital Transformation,andFintech.The companywasestablishedwiththe mainintenttocreatejobsandprovide financialassistancetopeopleand donatesomeoftheprofittopoor people.Prominentlyworkingon providingITInfrastructureSolutions, KiranSmartprovidesservices includingnetworking,WiFi,security, structuredcabling,andrentalservices. Additionally,withsuchrapid advancementsinthefieldof technology,thecompanyhasalso startedprovidingsolutionsindigital transformation,ArtificialIntelligence, Robotics,IoT,fintech,andvirtual reality.Moreover,duringtheCOVID19pandemic,KiranSmartserved disinfectionrobotsthatprovided

disinfectingservicestothemarket.

AMagnificentLeader

Beingatthehelm,Mohammedhasa majorresponsibilityandcontribution towardsthefunctioningofthe company.Playingtheroleofaleaderis atoughchallengeandnotaneasytask. However,henurturesthecompanyas hisownchild—contributingtoits immensegrowthandsuccess.Asapart ofthisrole,Mohammedconstantly conductsresearchonthelatestmarket trendsonadvancedtechnologythat helpsKiranSmartstayupdatedandbe aheadofitscompetitors.

Additionally,astheCEO,heensuresto lookafterhisemployees,customers, distributors,manufacturers,and partnersandkeepeveryonehappyand satisfied.Heisanexceptionalleader whotreatsallhisemployeesequally withrespectandkindness.Hesolves theirproblemsatpriority,shareshis knowledgewithotherstohelpthemto grow,andalwaysprovideshissupport. Mohammedhasreceivedseveral awardsandachievementsfor portrayinghisexcellencethroughout hiscareer.Someoftheprestigious awardswonbyhimincludetheMost AdmiredGlobalIndian2020,Global ChoiceAwardforbeingSerial Entrepreneur,Top10pioneeringCEOs

tofollowin2021,andDynamic CEOs2021amongseveralothers.

SpearheadingtheSmartTeam

Mohammedspearheadsadiverse andsmartteamoftalented individuals.Theteamisamixtureof differentnationalitiesandexpertise combinedwithskilled,semi-skilled, andnon-skilledemployees.“Kiran Smart team is really smart and that is the reason the word smart is attached to our company name”, saysMohammed.Hehasgreatlove andrespectforeveryoneinthe companyandtreatseverymemberas apartofhisownfamily.

Tomakethemfeellikeapartofthe family,hetalkstoeverymember personallyandasksthemabouttheir familyissues,financialandpersonal issues,healthissues,andalsoabout theirfamilyvacationsandouting plans.Heisalsoconsiderateabout givingextraholidayorearlyleave forthedayifrequiredsothatthe employeesfeelwelltreated.His teammembersalsovaluehisefforts andcontributionsandtreathimwith equalloveandrespect. “They love me so much which make them call me as ‘Brother Mubin’instead of Sir or Boss”,addsMohammed.

RaftingthroughWaves

Throughouthisentrepreneurial journey,Mohammedhasovercome numerousobstaclesandchallenges throughinnovativestrategic planninganddedication.Inhis opinion,entrepreneurshipisa challenginganddemandingfield wherenewentrepreneursare constantlyemerginginthemarket

everydaywithnewinnovative techniques.

However,heconstantlyworkswith histeamtointroduceinnovative productsandservicesasperthe latestmarkettrends.Hisideologyof entrepreneurship, “Take the Challenges and Win it with a Smile,” makeshimauniqueandinspiring entrepreneur.

TheSteppingStone

Mohammedbelievesthatleadership isoneofthemostimportantskills andcharacterthatshouldbe possessedbyeveryentrepreneurto growandbecomesuccessful.Agreat leaderisabletohandlehisteam muchmoreefficiently.Healso believesthatanefficientleader spearheadstheteamandhelpsthem growbyavoidingorsolvingalltheir problems/issues.Sincealeaderhas experienceindifferentscenariosand problemsrelatedtothebusiness environment,itmakesthemmore efficientinsolvingcomplex scenarios.

Mohammedfurtherbelievesthata leaderalwaysguideshisteamtothe correctpathleadingtosuccessand ensuresthattheydonotfail.Agood leadermusthaveaproper understandingofteampsychologyto strengthenhisteamandprovide propersupport.Anothermajorrole ofaleader,asperMohammed,isto choosefutureleadersamongthe teamandpreparethemtoleadthe futureforsuccess,andtohavea betterlifeintheprofessionalaswell asonthepersonalfront.

“ONE MUST HAVE PATIENCE AND NEVER GIVE UP UNLESS THEY REACH THEIR GOALS.”