AI / openai

Hybrid and Augmented Intelligence; The Next Evolution of Consciousness  

Jony Ive’s company, io, has recently garnered significant attention due to its acquisition by OpenAI for approximately $6.5 billion. This strategic move aims to merge cutting-edge artificial intelligence with innovative hardware design, potentially reshaping the landscape of AI-integrated consumer devices. Founded in 2024 by Jony Ive, former Chief Design Officer at Apple, alongside a team … Continue reading

about business / Avram's Past / Venture Capital

Founders and Venture Capitalists: Not on the Same Page

I was the co founder of Intel Capital and Vice President of Business Development at Intel.  I left in 1999 to  advise companies, sit on corporate boards and invest in early stage companies for my own account.  While many considered me as a venture capitalist (for instance I was listed as number eight in the … Continue reading