Angad Singh Chowdhry

Angad Singh Chowdhry is a multifaceted professional with extensive experience in anthropology, artificial intelligence, and market research.1 He is currently serving as a Founder Member of the Centre for AI Futures at SOAS University of London, a position he has held since January 2023.1

Professional Background

Chowdhry is the Co-Founder of Quilt.AI, a company he established in December 2017.1 Quilt.AI focuses on leveraging the internet as a repository of human behavior, combining anthropology and AI to understand the world at scale.1 In addition to his role at Quilt.AI, Chowdhry also holds the position of Senior Research Fellow at SOAS University of London since March 2022.1

Previous Experience

Before founding Quilt.AI, Chowdhry had a diverse career:

• Founder of SPHINX (2009-2017): A firm that explored the intersection of humanities and technology for market research applications.1
• General Manager at Quantum Consumer Solutions (2007-2009).1
• Brand Planning Director at MullenLowe Lintas Group (2007).1
• Researcher for Chandigarh Police safety audit (2006-2007).1

Education

Chowdhry's educational background is equally impressive:

• PhD from SOAS University of London (2003-2006): His research focused on representations of consumerism, sexuality, and crime in Indian English-language media.1
• MA from SOAS University of London (2002-2003): Concentrating on the intersection of critical theory, anthropology, and media studies.1
• BA in English Literature from St. Stephen's College, Delhi (1999-2002).1

Skills and Interests

Chowdhry's work revolves around understanding human behavior through the lens of anthropology and AI. He is passionate about using digital data to gain insights into people and culture at an unprecedented scale.1 His LinkedIn profile also indicates proficiency in Punjabi, English, and Hindi.1