As CEO of AI4Eyes, a Canadian health tech startup at the intersection of AI, SaaS, and vision science, I’m driven by a mission to create meaningful, user-centric innovation that enhances how people experience the world. With over 15 years of experience in product strategy, entrepreneurship, and technology leadership, I’ve consistently transformed cutting-edge ideas into scalable, market-ready solutions, commercializing over 30 Software products over the last decade.
Previously, I served as VP of Software & Ecosystems at FORVIA, a global leader in automotive technology. My journey with FORVIA began after they acquired Irystec Software Inc., a perceptual display and image processing startup I founded and scaled. Post-acquisition, I took on a leadership role managing innovation strategy and ecosystems globally — including leading the acquisition of other startups such as Appning by FORVIA, strengthening FORVIA’s software capabilities and ecosystem reach.
This dual perspective — selling Irystec and acquiring startups for FORVIA — gives me deep insight into both sides of M&A, and the ability to navigate the complex dynamics of strategic alignment, valuation, integration, and scaling.
My expertise lies in B2B SaaS, SaaP, and B2B2C business models, with a strong track record in growing P&Ls, launching innovative products, and leading global teams. I hold a Ph.D. in Image Processing & Computer Vision from Vienna University of Technology as well as an MSc in AI, and I’m a TEDx speaker, award recipient, startup advisor, and board member.
I am honoured to be recognized as 40 under 40 & Top 100 Canadian professionals by the 100 Magazine. I hold Innovation awards from CES Innovation, Automotive News, EY Entrepreneur of the year and a few others. I have authored and co- authored over 35 patents globally for the Innovative technologies I have introduced & commercialized in different industries such as Telecom, Consumer, Automotive & Medtech.
At the heart of everything I do is a belief in the power of AI & software to drive innovation and elevate the user experience. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about the future of AI or software ecosystems.
