Bringing Augmented Reality to life with ‘virtual humans’ using Artificial Intelligence – the mission of Scanta

Artificial intelligence, machine learning: These emerging technologies are changing the way we live, work, and do business in the world for the better. How is AI actually being applied in business today, though? In this episode of UpTech Report, I interview Chaitanya Hiremath, who also goes by Chad. He’s the founder and CEO of Scanta, […]
Several CISOs and CIOs are Not Aware That VA Chatbots Need Protection

Chaitanya Hiremath is the CEO of San Francisco-based AI firm, Scanta Inc. He is the first Indian-origin entrepreneur to win the Shark Tank Showcase and the prestigious Draper University ‘Summer Pitch’ in 2018 in San Francisco. In 2019, he was listed in the ‘Top 25 People in Tech’ list by Entrepreneur Magazine, after also being chosen for the Forbes […]
Saudi Arabia Invites Scanta to MISK Global Forum 2018

World-class speakers, innovative partnerships and cutting-edge insights attend this conference annually, giving guidance to young and eager minds ready to absorb every bit of information they can receive. 5000 attendees from 75 different countries travel to Saudi Arabia every year to seek such an influential experience. MISK Global Forum is a conference with a vision […]
25 Minds on the Future of Technology, Tech 25 issue carefully curates entrepreneurs with their play in technology as an enabler for change in their respective sector

If you think technology is only for sci-fi movies or to root out problems, you gotta think again. When McDonald’s acquires an Artificial Intelligence company what does it tell you? In the new age when everyone is worrying about enhancing customer experience McDonald’s is only the latest to join the AI race. The positives with […]
Announcing Nashville’s Smart Business Network Dealmaker Award Winners And 2024 Dealmakers Hall Of Fame Class!

The Smart Business Dealmakers Dealmaker of the Year Awards recognize exceptional individuals who are shaping the landscape of business and innovation in Nashville. In addition, The Nashville Dealmakers Hall of Fame is recognizing a class of dealmakers that has made an often-groundbreaking impact on their organizations, industries and the region over the course of decades […]
Silicon Valley investor sees a tech opportunity ‘uniquely positioned’ for Nashville, his new home

He was about the 10th person working for Oculus when Facebook swooped in and bought the virtual-reality headset company in a $2 billion deal. He went on to found and scale multiple startups, attend G20 summits and appear in a Discovery Channel show. Today, a decade after the Oculus deal, the 32-year-old has landed in […]