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Ian Baldwin

Critic · DISC type C
Co-Founder at Booth AI
📍 Pleasanton, California, United States

Ian Baldwin is the Co-Founder of Booth AI, a generative AI company. An expert in machine learning and computer vision, he holds a PhD from the University of Oxford. His career spans advanced technology sectors, with roles at NASA focusing on space robots and Xwing developing perception for autonomous flight.

His interests lie at the intersection of cutting-edge technology. He actively follows developments in augmented reality and the technical intricacies of sensor technology, such as advanced camera calibration techniques. He also shows interest in industry leaders like OpenAI and Y Combinator.

His machine learning experience ranges from developing systems for self-driving cars to working on camera technology used on Mars.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Co-Founder
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Pleasanton, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Ian shows up

Information Seeker
Negotiator
Precise

They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Priorities

Topics Ian cares about

Generative AI
As the Co-Founder of Booth AI, he is actively building and scaling generative AI pipelines for e-commerce and image creation.
Robotic Perception
His PhD from Oxford focused on vehicle localization using LIDAR, a theme that continued in his leadership roles in computer vision at companies like Xwing.
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Career

Work history

8-2022
Co-Founder
Booth AI
6-2021 - 7-2022
Perception Lead
Xwing
4-2020 - 6-2021
Technical Leader - Data Science
NASA Ames Research Center
6-2019 - 5-2020
Co-Founder
Moss
1-2018 - 6-2019
Computer Vision Lead
Point One Navigation
In the press

Media appearances

Booth AI: Generative AI Photographer for E-Commerce | Y Combinator. Featured in Y Combinator
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Ian Baldwin - Co-Founder at Booth AI | The Org. Featured in The Org
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Education
2008 - 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Oxford
2005 - 2007
MSc
University of Cape Town
2001 - 2004
BSc
University of Cape Town
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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