Sarah Hong

Sarah Hong is a prominent computer scientist and entrepreneur, serving as the co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Latent Space, a startup focused on developing innovative rendering technologies. Based in San Francisco, she has a strong background in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality.

Education and Career Background

Sarah earned her Honours Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Toronto, where she specialized in Artificial Intelligence and Human-Computer Interaction. Her professional journey began in 2014 as a Software Engineer and Product Manager at Homejoy, followed by a role as Product Manager at StyleSeat in 2015. She has also worked as Head of Product at SendSonar and was a Deep Learning Fellow at The Data Institute at the University of San Francisco.2

Contributions to Technology

At Latent Space, Sarah is leading efforts to create a fully AI-rendered 3D engine aimed at democratizing creativity. Her research includes advancements in neural rendering and machine learning techniques, which have been recognized in academic circles, including a recent paper presented at NeurIPS 2020. This work focuses on realistic image regeneration, allowing for dynamic modifications to generated images.12

Sarah has received several accolades for her contributions to the field, including scholarships from Oculus VR and Mozilla, highlighting her commitment to exploring the intersections of technology and creativity.1