Contact Information
Name: Uljan Sharka
Role: CEO & Founder, iGenius
Company: iGenius
Company Overview: iGenius
Location: Milano, MI, Italy; New York, NY, USA
Founded: 2016
Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 51-200 employees
Website: [iGenius](https://www.igenius.ai/)
Specialties: Augmented Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Data & Analytics, Generative AI, Decision Intelligence, Business Intelligence, Data Intelligence, Foundational Language Models
Products:
- Crystal: A decision intelligence tool leveraging AI to analyze business data in natural language.
- Italia: The first Italian Foundational Large Language Model for highly regulated sectors and public administration.
- Unicorn: AI solutions tailored to business needs.
Professional Background of Uljan Sharka
Uljan Sharka, originally from Albania, pursued his education in Italy, moving there at the age of 16. He has significant experience from his tenure at Apple, both in Italy and Silicon Valley. In 2016, he founded iGenius, a cutting-edge AI company, and currently holds the position of CEO.
Key Achievements and Activities
- Generative Business Intelligence: Announced the launch of generative BI features aimed at making analytics more human-centered using generative AI (Jan 10, 2023).
- High-Profile Conferences and Summits: Participated in and contributed to events like the Gartner D&A Summit (Mar 23-26, 2023) and the ETP forum in NYC (Nov 16, 2023).
- Allianz Collaboration: Joined Wolfgang Hauner, Head of Group Data Analytics & AI at Allianz, to discuss strategies and advancements in data analytics and AI (May 21, 2023).
- Recognition: iGenius has been recognized by Gartner as a Cool Vendor in AI Core Technologies.
- Media Features: Featured in an interview on CNBC (Mar 9, 2023) and discussed AI’s impact in BIP's docufilm "Connected: The New Post-Human Species" (Jan 16, 2024).
- Strategic Partnerships: Announced new collaborations and board member additions, such as Angelo Moratti from Angel Capital Management (company updates).
Notable Products and Innovations
Crystal
Crystal is designed to act as a virtual brain, offering conversational interfaces for business data insights. Key functionalities include:
- Seamless connection to various data sources.
- Interaction via text or voice, providing reliable information with high privacy standards.
- Capabilities to monitor data for trends and anomalies, facilitating quick decision-making and promoting a data-driven organizational culture.
Italia
Italia, launched in June 2024, is a foundational large language model tailored for highly regulated sectors. It:
- Features 9 billion parameters and is entirely open-source.
- Trained on vast amounts of Italian tokens, facilitating nuanced and context-specific AI applications.
Unicorn
A new addition to iGenius’s product line-up, Unicorn provides businesses with bespoke AI integration and implementation solutions.
Company Milestones
- International Expansion: iGenius operates in North America and Europe, with headquarters in Milan and a significant presence in New York.
- Funding and Growth: Secured a Series A funding round worth $20.2 million in August 2022, aiding in scaling their AI models and expanding their service offerings.
- Strategic Initiatives: Active engagement in partnerships such as with Fincantieri for advanced AI systems in the maritime sector.
Professional Interests and Focus Areas
Uljan Sharka is deeply invested in:
- Data Democratization: Ensuring data accessibility and usability across organizational layers.
- Generative AI: Developing AI tools that drive business intelligence and decision-making through personalized, human-centered analytics.
- Sustainable AI Solutions: Advocating for the deployment of AI in a manner that is equitable and beneficial to all levels of business operation.
For further insights and updates, it is recommended to follow his professional activities and publications on his LinkedIn profile and the iGenius company page.
