Ari Kalfayan is an experienced professional specializing in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and business development. Currently serving as an Investor at Ceramic.ai since January 2025, Kalfayan previously held the Director of Business Development position at Lambda, where API development for AI solutions was spearheaded. At Amazon Web Services, from 2020 to 2023, Kalfayan led efforts in early-stage machine learning business development, supporting startups in growth and strategic alignment. Kalfayan is also a founding member of Weights & Biases, contributing to the company’s success with significant partnerships, and co-founded Dolores Labs, focusing on AI training workshops. Additional entrepreneurial roles include founding Startup & Tech Mixer, holding the VP of Growth position at 10x Management, and co-founding GoBoldly and Reason to Party, which emphasizes community-driven philanthropy. Kalfayan earned a BA in Political Science, Communication, and Global and International Studies from the University of California, Davis.
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