About Rana
Egyptian-American AI scientist, entrepreneur and investor. Co-founder and CEO of Affectiva, an MIT spin-off company that pioneered the Emotion AI category using deep learning and computer vision to detect human emotions. Affectiva was acquired by Smart Eye in June 2021, where she serves as Deputy CEO. Currently a General Partner at Blue Tulip Ventures, an AI-focused venture firm investing in early-stage startups. Published bestselling memoir "Girl Decoded" (Penguin Random House, April 2020). Executive fellow at Harvard Business School.
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AuthorEntrepreneurScientistSpeakerExpert / AcademicBusiness Leader / ExecutiveAI EthicsAlgorithmic Bias MitigationAutomotive AI ApplicationsComputer Vision
Known for
- Co-founding Affectiva, pioneer in Emotion AI
- Deep learning and computer vision applications for emotion detection
- Memoir "Girl Decoded: A Scientist's Quest to Reclaim Our Humanity by Bringing Emotional Intelligence to Technology
- Advancing emotional intelligence in technology
- Leadership in AI ethics and data privacy
- Advocacy for diversity and inclusion in technology leadership
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