Rob Bailey
Rob Bailey is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Backbone AI, a company focused on enhancing supply chain data quality through artificial intelligence. His interest in AI began in the 1990s, influenced by the book Complexity. Over the past decade, he has been actively involved in AI-related ventures, emphasizing the transformative potential of AI in supply chain management.
Bailey's work at Backbone AI aims to automate and improve data processing between suppliers and distributors, moving away from traditional methods like spreadsheets. He believes that AI can create significant efficiencies and connectivity within supply chains, which are valued at approximately $25 trillion globally. Under his leadership, Backbone AI has developed a platform that allows users to upload various data formats, which are then processed and transformed to enhance data quality and accessibility.1246
Before founding Backbone AI, Rob served as the first Chief Operating Officer of Kustomer and was the CEO of DataSift. His extensive experience in the AI sector spans over 15 years, during which he has contributed to multiple AI startups and initiatives.357