AI Startup Strategy (PDF)

Adhiguna Mahendra, with his extensive academic and industry experience, brings a wealth of knowledge to this book. He obtained his M.S. degree in Computer Vision and Robotics from the University of Heriot-Watt, U.K. 2008, and his Ph.D. in Machine Learning and Computer Vision from the Universite de Dijon, France, in 2012.



Currently, he serves as Chief of AI, Business, and Products at Nodeflux, Indonesia's leading AI Vision company. At Nodeflux, he has spearheaded the development and commercialization of AI products, overseeing everything from product design and algorithm development to operationalization through MLOps.



His 20+ years of experience span across global and national companies, developing intelligent systems across various sectors. Alongside, he serves as a lecturer at Swiss German University and Central Queensland University, honored with the Best Lecturer Award in 2018. Adhiguna is also the founder of the AI Business Institute, an online platform offering courses in Deep Learning and AI Product Management. Adhiguna is also a key contributor to AI policy-making in Indonesia and serves as an AI trainer and technology advisor.



Adhiguna has a robust academic footprint with publications in esteemed platforms like SPIE, ICME, ICODSE, and IEEE. He also balances his work with his love for Muay Thai, jazz piano, and soccer, which he enjoys with his three boys. In this book, he shares valuable insights on building AI startups, drawing from his extensive experience and knowledge.