Sebastian Thrun
Overview
Sebastian Thrun is a German-American entrepreneur and angel investor specializing in artificial intelligence and robotics. He co-founded Google X, where he led projects such as the self-driving car initiative, and served as a professor at Stanford University. Thrun is also the founder and chairman of Udacity, an online education platform, and the CEO of Kitty Hawk Corporation, a company focused on electric personal air vehicles. Additionally, he co-founded Cresta, an AI startup aimed at enhancing call center operations, and Crossing Minds, a company developing AI-driven recommendation systems. Thrun's investments primarily target early-stage technology companies in the United States and Germany, with a focus on sectors like artificial intelligence, robotics, education, transportation, and technology. His investment philosophy emphasizes innovation and the transformative potential of technology across various industries.
Investment Focus
- Innovative technology solutions
- Scalable business models
- Strong founding teams
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Sebastian Thrun invest in?
Sebastian Thrun invests in Technology, Education, Transportation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and is based in California, United States. Sebastian Thrun is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Sebastian Thrun invest at?
Sebastian Thrun backs companies at Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth and Late Stage.
Which regions does Sebastian Thrun invest in?
Sebastian Thrun invests across United States and Germany.
What companies has Sebastian Thrun invested in?
Sebastian Thrun's portfolio includes Cresta, Udacity, Crossing Minds and Kitty Hawk Corporation.
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