Pascal Kaufmann, a neuroscientist by training, is an entrepreneur and founder of the Mindfire Foundation, Lab42 AI Lab Davos, AlpineAI and co-founder of Starmind Technology.
After completing his Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Economics at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) and at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL USA, Pascal Kaufmann worked for the well-known Artificial Intelligence Research Laboratory at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. There, Pascal Kaufmann was involved in numerous projects and conducted research at the interface between machine and brain to uncover the secrets of neural networks and brain activity.
Pascal Kaufmann Lecture Topics
New technologies – impact on companies and employees
The range of technical solutions in the field of knowledge management is manifold. They range from databases and social media to tools based on artificial intelligence. Which technology promises the greatest possible benefit? The experience gained in companies over the past few years shows a trend in this direction. As a result, many companies around the world are turning to self-learning technology that makes the know-how of the entire group available to every employee. In the context of digitalization and “culture change”, a new way of collaboration and communication is made possible. Behind this is “Brain Technology”: a new type of software. Insights into results and the functioning of artificial intelligence in connection with the futuristic “Smart Work Places” are provided.
Neuroscience, Biology and Business: a perfect symbiosis
Starmind’s Brain Technology references the workings of the human brain, which has connections and dynamic combinations between individual brain cells. Starmind’s technology independently and continuously learns who in the company has what know-how and experience, creating an internal real-time network that links knowledge and people. Just like in the human brain, where brain cells are interconnected, new connections are created and impulses are redirected to find the best result. Inspired by the latest brain research, Starmind links questions with experts, in the same spirit as the intelligent networking of brain cells.
Knowledge management in the vortex of the digital revolution: how artificial intelligence is replacing knowledge management
The experience gained by companies in the field of knowledge management in recent years reveals a clear trend: Classic systems are failing due to low acceptance among employees, high complexity and costly implementation. Today, more and more companies around the world are turning to a new type of technology that makes the know-how of the entire group automatically available to every employee. As part of the digital revolution, self-learning technologies are enabling a new way of collaboration and communication. Using European and US corporations as examples, insights will be given into the results and functioning of artificial intelligence in the context of futuristic “Smart Work Places” and social collaboration.
ChatGPT & Generative AI: Optimizing Language Models for Dialogue.
Pascal Kaufmann holds a degree in Neuroscience and Economics from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH Zurich) and from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL (USA). He gained several years of experience as a consultant in the financial sector and business development at Bank Julius Baer. In 2010, Pascal Kaufmann founded, together with Marc Vontobel, Starmind International AG, one of the world’s leading companies on artificial intelligence and digital transformation. At Starmind, he was responsible for strategy, stakeholder management, business development, branding and development of the company.
After leaving Starmind, Pascal Kaufmann founded the Mindfire Foundation, which brings together the world’s best neuroscientists to further explore Artificial Intelligence and to keep the global race of leadership in technology ahead of China.