Kurt DeMaagd

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Chief AI Officer at Sight Machine

Chelsea, Michigan, United States

Overview

Kurt DeMaagd is the Chief AI Officer at Sight Machine, specializing in applying AI and machine learning to solve complex manufacturing problems. A Ph. D. graduate from the University of Michigan, he has deep expertise in big data analysis and digital transformation. Colleagues and students have described him as an excellent and enthusiastic professor.

Kurt has a long history with foundational internet technologies and open-source communities. He co-founded the influential news website Slashdot. org and served for 17 years as a director and original treasurer for The Perl Foundation, demonstrating a passion for technology beyond his primary role.

Unique fact: He co-founded Slashdot. org, one of the earliest and most influential technology news communities on the internet.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

Overcautious

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  Being observant comes to them naturally. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing AI
As Chief AI Officer, his primary focus is using AI, machine learning, and big data to optimize production, create digital twins, and solve real-world factory challenges.
Agentic AI Systems
He is actively developing and speaking about agentic AI, such as orchestrating AI agents to optimize complex machinery and processes in real-time.
Open Source Communities
Co-founded the influential site Slashdot. org and served on the board of The Perl Foundation, showing a deep and long-standing commitment to open-source software.

Media Appearances

Kurt has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2011
Chief AI Officer at Sight Machine
1-2000 - 7-2017
Director at The Perl Foundation
1-2006 - 9-2013
Assistant Professor at Michigan State University
1-2001 - 12-2006
PhD Student at University of Michigan
1-1999 - 1-2001
Co-founder at Blockstackers (slashdot.org)

Education

2002 - 2006
Ph.D from University of Michigan
1996 - 1999
B.S from Hope College

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Insights For Selling To Kurt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kurt is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kurt

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kurt move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Kurt take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Kurt

Personality Compatibility


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