Himawan Gunadhi

Kaliber Labs

Himawan Gunadhi is an experienced entrepreneurial executive currently serving as the Chief Talent Officer and Head of Asia at Kaliber.ai / Kaliber Labs, a position he has held since August 2020.1 Kaliber Labs is a company focused on developing AI-powered and data-driven surgical software solutions to improve minimally invasive surgery.1

Professional Background

Gunadhi has an extensive and diverse career history in technology and entrepreneurship:

Academic Role: He has been an Adjunct Professor at the National University of Singapore since March 2003, where he has been involved in various entrepreneurship programs and curriculum development.1
Startup Experience: Gunadhi has founded multiple companies, including:
- Sankia, Inc. (2013-2016), which developed predictive analytics for marketing automation1
- Haileo, Inc. (2008-2012), a web-scale visual discovery and classification company1
Executive Positions: He has held several high-level roles in tech companies:
- COO, CFO, and VP of Corporate Development at NetSeer, Inc. (2006-2008)1
- President and CEO of WiseNut, Inc. (2000-2002), an algorithmic search startup1

Expertise and Achievements

Gunadhi's expertise spans various areas:

Technology Management: He has a strong focus on managing technological innovations and startups.1
Strategic Planning: His experience includes developing business, financial, and market entry strategies.1
Venture Capital: He has been involved in obtaining venture financing for multiple companies.1

Awards and Recognition

Gunadhi has received academic recognition for his work:

Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Very Large Databases (1989)1
Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Decision Support Systems (1996)1

In his current role at Kaliber Labs, Gunadhi is part of a team working on innovative AI solutions for surgical procedures, aiming to improve accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in minimally invasive surgery.1