Ali Vahabzadeh

Ali Vahabzadeh is the Co-founder and CEO of Safari AI, a company established in October 2018 that specializes in using computer vision technology to help enterprises automate the measurement of physical activities within their operations. Under his leadership, Safari AI has developed a system that allows clients to utilize their own IP cameras to gather vital data and insights, enhancing operational efficiency by providing automated counts, throughput, utilization metrics, and more, thereby replacing outdated manual measurement techniques.13

Professional Background

Before founding Safari AI, Vahabzadeh co-founded Chariot, a transportation service that was sold to Ford in 2016. He has also held various roles in finance, including Vice President of Equity Derivatives at Banc of America Securities and Investment Manager for a high-net-worth family office.12 His educational background includes a B.A. in Economics from Vanderbilt University and participation in the Y Combinator startup accelerator program in 2015.12

Skills and Languages

Vahabzadeh is proficient in multiple languages, including English, Farsi, French, and Spanish. He is recognized for his ability to build effective teams and drive innovation in technology.12