Mark Sears
Helping entrepreneurs build Social AI startups
- Role
- Chairman & Founder at CloudFactory
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mark Sears
I\'m on a mission to build AI ventures that foster human flourishing.We are launching Sprout AI, a venture-building studio fueled by redemptive imagination and cutting-edge artificial intelligence. Our goal: to create multiple startups focused on deepening human connections across families, communities, and workplaces.At Sprout, we\'re pioneering \'Relational AI\'- technology designed to amplify genuine human bonds, not replace them. We recognize the irreplaceable nature of authentic relationships and aim to expand our capacity for real empathy and meaningful interaction through innovative AI applications.This venture builds on my experience with CloudFactory, where we built a global team of serving 200+ companies in AI development. My passion lies at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and human flourishing. I\'m driven by the conviction that technology, when guided by strong principles and a focus on human relationships, can be a powerful force for good.Whether you\'re an entrepreneur with a vision for relational AI, an investor interested in redemptive ventures, or simply curious about the future of human-AI interaction, I\'d love to connect. Join me in exploring how we can harness AI to spark a renaissance of human relationships and create a more connected, empathetic world.Let\'s shape the future of AI - one that enhances our humanity rather than diminishes it.
Experience
Chairman & Founder
Jan 2024 — Present
Education
Red Deer Polytechnic
Studied Bsc, Computer Science
1995 — 1997
University of Alberta
Studied BSc, Computer Science w/ Business Minor
1997 — 1999
Skills
- Jquery
- Web Applications
- Bpo
- Entrepreneurship
- Crowdsourcing
- Social Entrepreneurship
- Web Development
- Mysql
- Amazon Web Services (Aws)
- Online Work
- Business Strategy
- Ruby on Rails
- Ict4d
- Management
- Product Management
- Web Marketing
- Project Management
- Software Development
- Impactsourcing
- Future of Work
- Java
- Ruby
- Mobile Applications
- Microwork
- Cloud Computing
- Leadership
- Start-Ups
- Online Marketing
- User Interface Design
- Strategic Planning
- Json
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