Silvio Savarese

Overview

Silvio Savarese is an American computer scientist and angel investor based in Stanford, California. He is a professor of computer science at Stanford University and serves as the executive vice president and chief scientist at Salesforce. Savarese's research focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computer vision. In 2024, he was named to Time's list of the 100 Most Influential People in AI, and in 2026, he was appointed to the United Nations Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence. As an angel investor, Savarese has invested in a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, data integration, mobile technology, e-commerce, application integration, wellness, enterprise software, customer engagement, transportation, apps, energy, office automation, CRM, education, data management, renewable energy, sales, SaaS, information technology, B2B, real estate, internet infrastructure, machine learning, marketing technology, online marketplace, and business intelligence. His investment stages range from seed to late stage, including pre-IPO, buyout, turnaround, and distressed situations. Geographically, his investments span the United States, Italy, Singapore, China, India, Germany, United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Argentina. Savarese's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting innovative companies that leverage advanced technologies to drive growth and impact across various industries. His track record reflects a commitment to fostering advancements in sectors that align with his expertise in AI and machine learning, aiming to contribute to the development of transformative solutions in the market.

Investment Focus

• Innovative technology solutions
• Strong management teams
• Scalable business models
• Potential for significant market impact
• Alignment with AI and machine learning advancements

Portfolio Companies