Washington, DC, USA – October 29, 2024 – AI Squared, a leading provider of AI technology platforms, has announced the appointment of Darren Kimura as President and Chief Operating Officer. Kimura will focus on driving go-to-market execution, capital formation strategies, and operational excellence as AI Squared enters a new phase of growth. This appointment follows AI Squared’s oversubscribed Series A funding round in April 2024, led by Ansa Capital and NEA, to support product innovation and market expansion.
Benjamin Harvey, Founder and CEO of AI Squared, expressed his enthusiasm: “Darren brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving innovation and growth with flawless execution. I am confident that he will be a transformative leader, helping us tackle the last mile problem of AI and making advanced technologies accessible for all organizations.”
Before joining AI Squared, Kimura served as President and COO of ZEDEDA, where he successfully led Series B and Series C financing rounds and achieved over 1000% ARR growth, deploying edge nodes in over 100 countries. His career includes senior roles as Partner at Sway Ventures, where he guided early-stage investments, and as CEO at LiveAction, Solar Power Technology, and Energy Industries, where he drove successful exits and substantial growth across diverse sectors.
Kimura shared his excitement about joining AI Squared: “I am excited to join AI Squared as the new President and Chief Operating Officer. AI Squared is at the forefront of AI innovation, and I am eager to contribute to its mission of making AI both accessible and impactful for organizations across industries.”
AI Squared has also recently acquired Multiwoven, the world’s leading open-source Reverse ETL (rETL) company, and partners with top industry and federal organizations, including Databricks, Microsoft, Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, and the National Security Agency.
Greg Papadopoulos, Venture Partner at NEA, emphasized Kimura’s value to AI Squared: “Darren’s expertise and visionary leadership in the tech industry will be instrumental as AI Squared continues to push the boundaries of AI and innovation.”
With Kimura’s appointment, AI Squared is positioned to accelerate its mission of embedding AI into business workflows globally, advancing AI integration and expanding its reach in multiple industries.
About AI Squared:
AI Squared is committed to embedding AI insights directly into mission-critical business applications and workflows, making AI accessible and transformative for organizations worldwide. Founded in 2021, AI Squared’s platform allows businesses to access and integrate machine-learning insights seamlessly, empowering data-driven decisions and innovation.
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