The 2024 Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard Innovation Prizes (The Cubies) are more than just prizes; they are a beacon of inspiration and a celebration of excellence. On May 7, 2024, we honored those shaping our digital future and innovating for a better tomorrow.
The Winners
AI & Future of Business Technology
Gil Perry, D-ID
Interfaces, evolved. The Natural User Interface (NUI) by D-ID humanizes interactions with everything digital. Build interfaces that understand the needs of users and can be communicated with effectively. No typing, no clicking, just face-to-face conversation.
Jesse Lyu, Rabbit
Rabbit’s r1 is a pocket companion using rabbit OS, a personalized operating system through a natural language interface.
Michael Fleder, Covariance
Get a 360-degree view into any company – as if you’re the CEO. Covariance turns first-class research into real-world value. It makes the techniques and rigor of a top quantitative hedge fund available to a broader market.
Data, Privacy, Security, and Regulation
Joy Buolamwini, Algorithmic Justice League
The Algorithmic Justice League combines art and research to illuminate the social implications and harms of AI. Its mission is to raise awareness about the impacts of AI, equip advocates with empirical research, build the voice and choice of the most impacted communities, and galvanize researchers, policy makers, and industry practitioners to mitigate AI harms and biases.
New Operating Models and Business Models
Khanmigo, Khan Academy
On-demand AI-powered support for education. Khanmigo is an AI-powered personal tutor and teaching assistant from trusted education nonprofit Khan Academy.
About
The Cubies were unveiled at the Leading with AI: Exploring Business and Technology Frontiers conference on May 7, 2024. This inaugural event represented an achievement in the realm of artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation. These awards were not just a celebration but a landmark event recognizing groundbreaking advancements and pioneering spirits in AI.
Categories
Our award categories stemmed directly from our communities of practice. These categories were crafted to underscore the diverse and dynamic nature of AI advancements across various sectors. Each category represents the pinnacle of innovation and dedication in the AI domain. To learn more about our communities of practice, scroll through the information below.
When
May 7, 2024
Host
Zain Verjee
Co-Founder of theZVG
Co-Founder of The Rundown
Judges
Sunil Gupta
Edward W.Carter Professor of Business Administration of Harvard Business School
Heidi Messer
Co-Founder and Chairman of Collective[i]
Catherine Feldman
Lead, Human Centered Technology of Digital Data Design Institute at Harvard
Brian Backus
Co-Founder of Hello Wonder
Kara Miller
Correspondent of Boston Globe Media
David Ryan Polgar
Founder & President of All Tech Is Human
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Theodora Skeadas
CEO of Tech Policy Consulting
Jeff Dunn
Vice President of Trust, Safety, and Support at Hinge
Meghan Sutherland
CEO of FiVerity
Tommy Doyle
Board Member and Advisor at Portfolio Executive
Paul Baier
CEO and co-founder of GAI Insights
Glenn Hopper
Director and CFO of Eventus Advisory Group
Lauren Moores
Head of Data and Platform at Ultimate Medicine
Kelly Kimball
Founder and Board Chairman at Vitu
Neil Constable
Head of Quantitative Research and Investments at Fidelity Investments
Brandon Leibowitz
Executive Advisor, Product & Strategy at Fuel for Thought
Perry Hewitt
Chief Marketing and Product Officer at DataDotOrg
Dillon Carter
Co-Founder & COO at Aura
Marily Nika
AI Product Lead at Google, Founder of AI PM Academy
Dylan Brewer
VP of Marketing & Head of Experiential at Epic Records
Selection Process
Nominations were sourced from a diverse group of leaders across industries around the world. Winners were selected by a group of experts and announced at the Leading with AI: Exploring Business and Technology Frontiers conference on May 7, 2024.