Overview
Rupert Dodkins, DPhil, FRAS, serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder of Artisan AI, an innovative startup specializing in the development of autonomous AI employees and enterprise software solutions. With a background in AI and machine learning, Rupert leverages his academic expertise to lead Artisan AI's technological advancements.
Professional Background
- Current Position: Chief Technology Officer, Artisan AI
- Education: DPhil (PhD) in Astrophysics from Oxford University
- Academic Affiliations: Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS)
Key Achievements
- Patents: Holder of 2x AI medical patents
- Startups: Co-founded Artisan AI; previously involved in stealth projects and has been an angel investor.
- Awards: Former Guinness World Record Holder
Artisan AI
- Funding: Successfully raised $7.3 million in funding as of May 2024.
- Founders:
- CEO: Jaspar Carmichael-Jack
- CTO: Dr. Rupert Dodkins
- CPO: Samantha Stallings
- Headquarters: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Mission: To create fully autonomous AI employees and consolidate enterprise SaaS products into a unified platform. This aims to reduce context switching, improve UX, and eliminate manual workflows.
- Products:
- Ava: An AI Business Development Representative (BDR) that automates 80% of BDR tasks.
- Upcoming AI agents include Liam, the Marketing Artisan, and James, the Customer Success Artisan.
Technology and Innovations
- Levels of AI Autonomy:
- Level 1: Basic AI operations requiring manual human review.
- Level 2: Assisted autonomy with minimal human oversight (e.g., Ava independently crafting and sending emails).
- Level 3: Under development; aims for more complex decision-making processes.
- Goal: Achieve Level 5 autonomy where AI employees outperform humans in both hard and soft skills relevant to their roles.
Media Mentions and Social Media
- LinkedIn: [Rupert Dodkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rupertdodkins)
- GitHub: [RupertDodkins](https://github.com/RupertDodkins)
- X (formerly Twitter): [@RupertDodkins](https://twitter.com/rupertdodkins?lang=en)
- Posts about AI development and contributions at Artisan AI
Company Vision
Artisan AI aims to replace and consolidate top SaaS products, creating a seamless integration between human teams and AI agents. This strategic approach not only augments human capabilities but also streamlines enterprise operations by reducing costs associated with multiple software tools.
By spearheading technological advancements in autonomous AI, Rupert Dodkins continues to drive Artisan AI towards achieving its vision of revolutionizing the enterprise software landscape.
