Executive Summary
Jason Souloglou is the Founder and CEO of SeeChange Technologies, a prominent software and technology company leveraging visual AI to revolutionize the retail industry. Under his leadership, the company focuses on harnessing computer vision and artificial intelligence to create real-world solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experiences.
Professional Background
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer, SeeChange Technologies
Since 2018, Jason Souloglou has helmed SeeChange, pioneering cutting-edge computer vision and AI solutions aimed primarily at the retail sector. SeeChange’s offerings enhance retail experiences by enabling automatic recognition of physical world scenarios and appropriate response actions.
- AI-Driven Retail Solutions: Implemented technologies that improve self-checkouts by adding intelligence for automatic item recognition, age validation, and anomaly detection without needing staff intervention.
- Team Expansion: Recently expanded their team to Serbia, demonstrating growth and diversification in talent acquisition.
Previous Experience
- Senior Director of Strategy, Senior Commercial Director of Vision, Senior Director of Server & HPC Tools, Arm
At Arm, Jason held multiple senior positions where he was instrumental in driving strategic initiatives and developing technological frameworks.
- Senior Manager, IBM
Post-acquisition of Transitive, Jason led the establishment of a new software development center for IBM.
- Founder & Director, Transitive
Founded in 1999, Transitive developed technology that would later become Apple’s Rosetta and was acquired by IBM in 2009.
Education
- Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science
The University of Manchester (1992-1998)
- Merchant Taylors' School (1986-1991)
Relevant Achievements and Activities
Company Leadership and Vision
- Founding SeeChange: Jason spun out SeeChange from Arm in 2021 with VC funding. The mission was to simplify the deployment and scaling of complex real-time AI technology.
- Innovation in Retail: Through podcasts and interviews, Jason has shared insights on leveraging AI to transform retail. Key innovations include improving the self-checkout experience by mitigating common issues through AI-powered solutions.
Public Engagement and Thought Leadership
- Evolvepreneur App Podcast: Featured discussing the impact of AI and computer vision in retail (July 2024).
- Authority Magazine Interview: Shared leadership insights and experiences as a highly effective C-level executive in the retail tech industry (March 2024).
Notable Publications and Media Presence
- AIS002:053 The AI Advantage for Retailers: Explored on a LinkedIn post how AI and computer vision technologies are transforming retail.
- SeeChange Expansion Announcement: Discussed on LinkedIn the company’s team expansion to Serbia, emphasizing the talent and potential within the new team.
- #EuroCIS2024: Participated in events to showcase SeeChange’s technological advancements in retail AI solutions.
- Medium Article: "5 Things You Need To Be A Highly Effective C-Level Leader Of A Retail Tech Company", offering key insights from a CEO’s perspective.
Personal Philosophy and Insights
- Human-Centric AI: Jason emphasizes the importance of maintaining the human element when deploying AI technologies. He advocates for ethical, socially responsible AI that serves humanity's interests.
- Innovative Leadership: Emphasizes the need for balancing operational tasks with creative endeavors to drive company vision and success.
Jason Souloglou has demonstrated exceptional capability in steering SeeChange Technologies toward profound technological advancements. His strategic insights and innovative leadership continue to drive the company’s mission of employing visual AI to optimize retail operations and enhance customer engagement.
