Christian Salem

Christian Salem is the Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer (CPO) of Consensus, an innovative AI-powered academic search engine designed to streamline research processes. Founded in 2021 alongside Eric Olson, Consensus aims to make scientific knowledge more accessible by automating the discovery of peer-reviewed research papers through advanced language models and search technologies.13

Educational Background

Christian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Northwestern University in 2016. During his time at Northwestern, he was also a student-athlete, playing as a quarterback and wide receiver for the university's football team.24 His experiences in a family of academics inspired him to pursue a career that bridges technology and research.

Professional Experience

Before co-founding Consensus, Christian held significant roles in product management:

• National Football League (NFL) (2018-2021): He served as a Product Manager, where he led personalization strategies and managed various product lines, enhancing user engagement across NFL platforms.24
• TicketManager (2016-2018): Christian was instrumental in developing product strategies and features for this B2B startup, focusing on integrating data analytics into product development.24

Vision for Consensus

Under Christian's leadership, Consensus has grown rapidly, now serving over 2 million users, including researchers and professionals from prestigious institutions like Stanford and Pfizer. The platform integrates advanced AI to facilitate efficient research workflows, aiming to democratize access to scientific information.13

Christian Salem's commitment to leveraging technology for educational purposes reflects his background and personal values, positioning him as a significant figure in the intersection of AI and academic research.