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Chief Technology Officer at Open Paws
📍 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Sam is the founder of Open Paws, an organization focused on creating animal-aligned AI systems. With over 15 years in animal advocacy, including roles at Vegan Outreach, he leverages his digital marketing background from Wintec to promote AI that respects all sentient life and mitigates existential risks.

He is deeply connected to his heritage, celebrating his familys journey with te reo and tikanga Māori. This passion for cultural and educational initiatives complements his long-standing dedication to animal welfare, which began long before his current work in the AI space.

Unique fact: Sam is actively involved in supporting Māori education, highlighting his familys connection to Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
Chief Technology Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Animal-Aligned AI
As the founder of Open Paws, his core mission is to empower organizations to integrate AI that ensures animal welfare.
AI for Good
Actively promotes events like the "Code 4 Compassion" hackathon to build AI tools that solve real-world animal protection problems.
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Career

Work history

5-2026
Chief Technology Officer
Open Paws
5-2026 - 6-2026
Founder
Collectively Gary
1-2024 - 5-2026
Executive Director
Open Paws
10-2021 - 1-2024
Chief Executive Officer
VEG3
1-2015 - 12-2019
Australia & New Zealand Outreach Manager
Vegan Outreach
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Education
Bachelor of Communications (Digital Marketing)
Wintec - Waikato Institute of Technology
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