Tech Entrepreneur David Copps on Building Real-World AI
How can entrepreneurs incorporate the benefits of AI while maintaining their dedication to serving fellow human beings? On this bingecast episode of Mind Matters News, enjoy the full uninterrupted conversation between host Robert J. Marks and David Copps, a renowned entrepreneur, technologist, and thought leader with over two decades of experience pioneering advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Copps begins by discussing a brain surgery that profoundly influenced his life and outlook. Through his study of anthropology and corporate culture in college, Copps learned the importance of building strong company culture in his entrepreneurial ventures. He then pivots to advice to entrepreneurs on what it takes to build a successful company today. He talks about solving problems using new technology in innovative ways. He emphasizes the importance of mindset and culture for a startup. He reminds listeners to be willing to pivot and adapt based on feedback from the market and from customers.
Copps rounds out the conversation by discussing how his companies have harnessed emerging AI technologies. He talks about Brainspace, a company Copps founded that created one of the world’s first semantic search engines using AI and latent semantic analysis to connect concepts and ideas across large document sets. Copps also talks about his current company, Worlds, which is building an AI platform to connect directly to cameras and sensors in physical environments to transform the real world into a live data stream that can be analyzed and automated using AI.
Additional Resources
- David Copps is the CEO of WORLDS.io
- Future of AI with Dave Copps Baylor AI Week 2024 (video)
- Exploring the Future of AI in Higher Education: Panel Discussion Baylor AI Week October 2024 (video)
- Erin Cristales, David Copps, UNT, September 28, 2018
- Meet the Future 50: Dave Copps, CEO and Co-founder of Worlds
