Ross Mead

Ross Mead is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and technology leader, currently serving as the Founder and CEO of Semio, a Los Angeles-based software startup focused on integrating personal robots into everyday life. In addition to leadership at Semio, Ross holds the position of Vice President at AI LA, fostering a community that explores the impact of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Ross serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary for the KISS Institute for Practical Robotics, a key provider of educational robotics programs, and lends expertise as a Business Advisor to Facepunk, which innovates in the area of facial data technology. As Co-Founder and Head of Product at Bobble Sports, Ross specializes in AI-driven solutions for gathering and analyzing fan engagement in sports. Academic credentials include a PhD and MS in Computer Science from the University of Southern California and a BS in Computer Science from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.