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Jan-Erik Vinje

Judge · DISC type Dc
Co President at Open AR Cloud
📍 Norway

Jan-Erik Vinje is a leader in spatial computing, serving as CEO of OnSiteViewer and Co-President of the Open AR Cloud Association. He is a driving force behind the development of an open, interoperable, and ethical Spatial Web, championing standards like the OGC GeoPose to merge the physical and digital worlds.

He is passionately concerned with the potential risks of advanced AI, identifying as a "Scoped Neo Luddite AI-Alarmist. " As a volunteer for PauseAI, he has organized international protests and petitions to prioritize AI safety, actively engaging in public discourse to raise awareness of what he sees as critical future threats.

Unique fact: Jan-Erik describes himself as both a "tech-optimist" and an "AI-Alarmist, " reflecting his complex view on technological advancement.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Co President
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Norway
Personality Overview

How Jan-Erik shows up

Generally Skeptic
Demanding
Fast But Wary

They prefer to move quickly, and expect the same from others. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Priorities

Topics Jan-Erik cares about

Open Spatial Web
As Co-President of Open AR Cloud, he is dedicated to building an open and interoperable spatial computing platform for the benefit of all, often called the "phygital" world.
AI Safety
He volunteers for PauseAI and actively campaigns for a greater focus on the potential threats from superintelligent AI, organizing protests and petitions to influence policy.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Co President
Open AR Cloud
4-2024
Volunteer
PauseAI
10-2023
Chief Interoperability Officer
XR Masters
10-2020
Chief Executive Officer
OnSiteViewer AS
10-2020 - 7-2024
Chairman Of The Board
SuperVerse AS
In the press

Media appearances

Starting the Open AR Cloud journey. Featured in Medium
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A year of Open AR Cloud. Featured in Medium
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Education
2002 - 2009
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
1994 - 1997
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Oslo Katedralskole
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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