Waabi

It’s incredible to reflect on how far we’ve come in three years and how close we are to achieving a fully driverless future. We’ve been documenting our journey, capturing some of the most exciting moments and breakthroughs along the way. Today, as we celebrate our latest milestone, we’re excited to share a glimpse of the behind the scenes with our dedicated team, innovative technology, and the passion that drives us forward in our documentary: Road to Texas. Watch it here!

Let’s talk HumanX speakers. This week’s spotlight is an innovator who needs no introduction, Raquel Urtasun, Founder & CEO of Waabi. Renowned for her groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving, Raquel brings a wealth of cutting-edge knowledge and research to the HumanX stage. Interested in learning more about our stellar lineup of renowned speakers? prepare to be wowed: https://hubs.la/Q02Spqpc0

Waabi's Head of Policy and Public Affairs Sam Loesche sat down with Cole Scandaglia from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters for a fireside chat on the future of autonomous vehicles in Washington, DC this week.  These important conversations help ensure that everyone, including workers, has a seat at the table and their voices heard as AI-powered technology transforms the way we move people and freight. We look forward to many more honest and direct conversations to come. Special thanks to Cole Scandaglia, the Consumer Technology Association, Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE), and Finch Fulton for hosting, as well as India Herdman, Tara Andringa, and all participants for a lively and candid discussion.

We're excited to announce the AI Panel for the 11th annual C4K Investors Conference! Join us this October to hear from Raquel Urtasun, and moderator, Salim Teja! Raquel Urtasun is the Founder and CEO of Waabi, a company pioneering generative AI for the physical world, first by applying this technology to overhaul the autonomous trucking industry. Dr. Urtasun is also a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto and a co-founder of the Vector Institute for AI. Dr. Urtasun earned her Ph.D. from the Computer Science department at Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in 2006 and did her postdoc at MIT and UC Berkeley. In 2024, she was named a fellow of The Royal Society of Canada for her contributions to computer science and was included on the CNBC Changemakers: Women Transforming Business list. In 2023, she was named one of the TIME100 Most Influential People in AI, made Business Insider’s AI 100 list of Top People in AI, and was awarded the Ontario Chamber of Commerce’s Emerging Tech CEO Award and the Order of Ontario, the highest civilian honor in the province. Salim Teja is a Partner with Radical Ventures where he leads the firm’s Velocity Team. Mr. Teja is a board member for Aspect Biosystems and Promise Robotics. Mr. Teja brings over 25 years of experience in the technology sector as an entrepreneur, venture investor, corporate innovator and innovation ecosystem builder. Prior to Radical Ventures, Mr. Teja served as President, Venture Services for Toronto-based MaRS Discovery District, one of the world’s largest urban innovation centres. He has held leadership roles with Indigo Books & Music, CX Digital and was a Partner with early-stage VC firm Brightspark Ventures. Mr. Teja was also a Co-founder of San Francisco-based MobShop Inc, a pioneering e-commerce venture funded by GE Capital, Visa International, Mayfield Fund and Marc Andreessen. Mr. Teja is a graduate of the Ivey Business School at Western University. We are eager to hear from the AI Panel at this year's C4K Investors Conference! Don't forget to get tickets at: https://lnkd.in/garxzaxY #C4KInvestorsConference #C4KIC2024 #Ai #Allocators #Investing

This week marks another historic moment in the field of AI with Geoffrey Hinton being awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics. Geoff’s transformative work serves as the foundation of today’s AI revolution. His deep commitment to fostering innovation for the greater good is reflected in his contributions to the Canadian ecosystem, including the creation of the Vector Institute which he co-founded with our CEO Raquel Urtasun, as well as his early support in our work at Waabi. This honor is well-deserved and speaks to decades of pioneering contributions that have moved our field forward. Congratulations, Geoff! 👏 Raquel shares more with University of Toronto about working with Geoff:   https://lnkd.in/gvHVm-b3

We’re honored to see our founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun included in this year’s Automotive News Canada All Stars list! 🇨🇦 This prestigious list recognizes automotive industry pioneers who have blazed new trails and taken significant strides this year. Following our historic funding round in June, we’re excited to continue our momentum in 2025 as we realize the potential of gen AI powered AV technology. See the full list of honorees and learn more about their achievements here: https://lnkd.in/ePCJnchx

Our founder and CEO Raquel Urtasun has been studying AI for decades. Now, at Waabi, she's spearheading generative AI’s proliferation into the physical world by building safer and more capital-efficient self-driving technology. In the latest episode of Forbes new Scaling AI series, Raquel discusses how she built Waabi, what makes our approach to simulation unique, and how our technology will solve supply chain challenges and much more. Find out how Waabi is leveraging generative AI to create a better world for generations to come: https://lnkd.in/e5keAgGz

We’re proud to be among the most innovative technology companies shaping the future of freight in FreightWaves’ seventh annual FreightTech 100 List for 2025! 🎉  A more efficient and resilient supply chain is just around the corner – and Waabi is leading the way by bringing generative AI to the physical world with scalable autonomous trucking technology. See the full list of honorees reshaping logistics with cutting-edge innovation: https://lnkd.in/gkSxuiSy

Generative AI has ignited a technical revolution, taking text, video, and image generation to new heights. But what comes next? Our CEO Raquel Urtasun recently discussed the next frontier of generative AI at the MIT Mobility Initiative, sharing her thoughts on how new developments in the sector will pave the way for highly intelligent and powerful robots, including safer, smarter, and more efficient self-driving vehicles. Discover how generative AI is impacting the physical world in the full lecture here: https://lnkd.in/eA9ygpu5

This week, we’re celebrating another milestone. Our CEO Raquel Urtasun was just named a Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada | La Société royale du Canada for her tremendous contributions to the field of computer science, throughout her academic career at University of Toronto and her leadership at Waabi. 🇨🇦 We’re proud to see Raquel recognized for her innovative efforts with the nation’s most distinguished academic honour and to help realize Raquel’s extraordinary vision of bringing AI into the physical world. Please join us in congratulating Raquel on this remarkable achievement! https://lnkd.in/dY44VMMp