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Keynote SpeakerSebastien Boyer

Co-founder & Chairman of Farmwise, Tech Entrepreneur & Investor

Sebastien Boyer is a tech entrepreneur and investor in AI and Robotics. He co-founded a successful AI and robotics startup, Farmwise, that creates and sells AI-powered farming robots in the US ($90 million raised from top US VCs). Sebastien has a unique vantage point of the rising AI age through... Read more

Biography

Sebastien Boyer is a tech entrepreneur and investor in AI and Robotics. He co-founded a successful AI and robotics startup, Farmwise, that creates and sells AI-powered farming robots in the US ($90 million raised from top US VCs).

Sebastien has a unique vantage point of the rising AI age through his positions on startup boards and as a VC for a $600m early-stage VC fund. Sebastien is a recurring guest teacher at Stanford, an AI entrepreneurship mentor at MIT, and a strategic advisor to startups such as Mistral AI. He regularly advises companies on how to adapt to the AI age. His work was recognized in media such as Bloomberg, The Economist, the TIME magazine, and the Financial Times.

Sebastien Boyer was named one of the 35 Innovators Under 35 for Europe from by MIT Technology Review in 2018, featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2019. Sebastien Boyer holds a Master’s in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from MIT, and a bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics from Ecole Polytechnique in France.

"Seb Boyer's presentation on Deep Tech entrepreneurship was an eye-opening exploration into the intersection of cutting-edge AI, sustainability, and business; it was a compelling roadmap for the ambitious minds in the audience of aspiring entrepreneurs eager. Seb talks with a frank tone and very sharp clarity of complex topics. The depth of insight and the first-hand experiences shared during the talk were inspiring. What impressed me most was Seb's ability to demystify the complexities of Deep Tech entrepreneurship and distill it into actionable guidance for young entrepreneurs. The anecdotes were relatable, the advice was practical, and the passion was palpable. Whether talking about the importance of innovation or the challenges of scaling a startup, Seb's words resonated with all of us. I wholeheartedly commend Seb Boyer for his enlightening and inspiring presentation. It's talks like these that spark curiosity, foster innovation, and drive our community at MIT toward excellence. We are profoundly grateful for the time and effort invested in sharing such valuable insights, and we look forward to future collaborations." Jinane Abounadi - Executive Director MIT Sandox Innovation Fund

Popular Talks by Sebastien Boyer

  • How Can Companies Leverage AI to Win? Strategy and Tactics
    He discusses where the opportunities are for businesses to leverage AI in the short term (adapting to specific industries) in order to create differentiation and improve product and services. He then discuss how to make this happen, how to decide what to build in-house and what to outsource, where the...
  • Using Technology to Achieve Sustainability

    Most businesses need to adapt to new sustainability goals. Beyond the reporting and the “green washing”, he discusses where environmental efficiency gains are most likely to appear and how technology, including AI, can help companies accelerate toward their sustainability goals.

  • Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure, Data Centers, Chips, and Energy Supply
  • Transitioning to the Age of Artificial Intelligence for Enterprises
  • Innovating in the Age of AI
  • Implications of the Age of AI for Business, Work, and Relationships