Seth Dobrin, Ph.D. (He/Him)

Founder & CEO at Qantm AI

Transforming Business Through AI - Dr. Seth Dobrin stands as the

quintessential figure at the intersection of artificial intelligence, business

transformation, and responsible innovation. With over two decades of pioneering

work spanning genomics research, Fortune 500 digital transformations, and

venture capital leadership, he represents the gold standard for organizations

seeking to harness AI's transformative power while maintaining ethical standards

and human-centered approaches. Unparalleled Leadership Credentials - Dobrin's career trajectory represents a

masterclass in technological leadership and business transformation. As IBM's

inaugural Global Chief AI Officer, he led the corporation's entire AI strategy across

research, consulting, software, and infrastructure divisions, establishing him as one

of the most influential AI executives globally. His leadership philosophy centers on a

human-centered approach to AI implementation, ensuring that technological

advancement serves business objectives while maintaining ethical standards.

His transformative work at Monsanto revolutionalized agriculture through precision

farming techniques, where he integrated AI and data science to create billions of

dollars in value while advancing sustainable farming practices. This achievement

demonstrates his unique ability to apply cutting-edge technology to solve real-

world challenges across diverse industries.

Academic Excellence and Research Impact - A PhD in Molecular and Cellular

Biology** from Arizona State University, where he focused on the genetics and

genomics of neuropsychiatric disorders. His dissertation work involved developing

industrial-scale genomic processes by combining molecular genetics, statistical

genetics, robotic automation, and software development—pioneering what we now

recognize as modern data science.

His research contributions include publications in prestigious journals such as

NJAM and PNAS, with over 1,371 citations on Google Scholar. His groundbreaking

work on sudden infant death syndrome mapping using SNP microarrays was

among the first to demonstrate the practical application of genomic technologies

in medical research.

Dr. Seth Dobrin is a geneticist-turned-AI strategist whose career spans NIH-funded

genomics, $35 million federal grants, Fortune 500 digital transformations, and the

launch of IBM’s global Data Science Elite Team. Recognized as AIConics Innovator

of the Year and a two-time DataIQ 100 honoree, he is widely cited for advancing

responsible AI at scale — from the lab bench to C-suites worldwide.

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Ridgefield, United States

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