Yarden Gross

Yarden Gross is the Co-Founder and CEO of Orca AI, a company that focuses on enhancing safety and efficiency in maritime operations through the use of cutting-edge technology.1 He has been in this role since August 2018, leading the company's mission to reduce collisions and save lives in the shipping industry by combining data and AI to provide powerful awareness systems and autonomous capabilities.1

Background and Experience

Before founding Orca AI, Yarden had significant entrepreneurial experience:

• He co-founded and served as CEO of Engie, a car repair marketplace, from 2013 to 2017.1
• Following that, he continued as Co-Founder and Director at Engie for an additional two years until August 2019.1

Education

Yarden's educational background includes:

• A Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from The Interdisciplinary Center, which he completed from 2010 to 2013.1
• Participation in the Zell Entrepreneurship Program at The Interdisciplinary Center from 2013 to 2014, which is designed for outstanding undergraduates aspiring to work in entrepreneurial organizations or start their own businesses.1

Professional Activities

Yarden is active in the maritime industry and frequently participates in industry events:

• He has been involved in panel discussions on technology in shipping, such as the 'Technology – Taking Shipping to the Next Stage' panel at a Capital Link event.2
• He regularly shares insights and updates about the maritime industry, navigation safety, and the application of AI and automation in shipping through his LinkedIn posts.345

Yarden Gross is proficient in Hebrew (native or bilingual proficiency) and English (professional working proficiency).1 His work at Orca AI places him at the forefront of technological innovation in the maritime sector, focusing on improving safety and efficiency through AI-driven solutions.