AGL 331: Zain Lakhani

About Zain

With a strong background in fintech and climatetech, Zain has honed his expertise in credit card infrastructure and carbon offsets. Having worked at prominent companies in these fields, Zain has gained invaluable experience and insights.

Given his time studying under Geoffrey Hinton, Zain has deep knowledge in neural networks, deep learning, and other advanced AI techniques. As the former head of Engineering for two Silicon Valley-based Climate Technology companies, he possesses expertise in sustainable technology, environmental solutions, and the intersection of technology and climate change. Zain’s passion for utilizing technology to drive positive change has led him to found a successful 150-person engineering consulting firm, Lightci. As the Founder, he is skilled in software development, optimization, and providing technical consultancy to major companies. He continues to make a significant impact on the industry, working on projects for companies like Google and Apple.


Today We Talked About

  • Climate Tech
  • AI
  • LightCI
  • Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business Knowledge in Tech and Engineering
  • Climate Tech
  • Carbon Offset
  • Carbon Neutral Products
  • Credit Fraud Monitoring using AI
  • Fear of AI
  • Data Restrictions
  • Data Exposure

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September 22, 2023
Zain

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