Cary Levine
& AI Entrepreneur (CTO/CEO)
With a robust portfolio of patents in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Cary Levine’s career is defined by disrupting traditional industries with pioneering technology. As the founder of a groundbreaking SaaS platform, Cary evolved a simple idea—initially funded by his student loans—into an AI industry leader. The company grew to over 1,500 global employees, 1,100 enterprise clients, and 25,000 SMB subscribers, achieving a valuation exceeding $350 million. His fundraising and venture capital experience is equally notable, having raised over $150 million for startups he has led. As a seasoned CEO, Chief Product Officer (CPO), and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Cary has architected scalable platforms that have impacted billions of global users. Currently, he is developing new AI initiatives and managing his family office, which oversees a diversified portfolio of technology companies, boutique hotels, equities, and real estate properties worldwide.
Cary has played a pivotal role in steering technology and product development for iconic Fortune 500 brands, including PepsiCo, Levis, Nike, Lowe’s, Mastercard, Yahoo, General Mills, Heineken, Random House, Hyatt, Microsoft, HP, VEVO, BASF, Vogue, and Skechers. His technical acumen and visionary leadership have also significantly benefited industry giant clients like Blackstone, One Medical, SweetGreen, Citadel, and Compass. Furthermore, Cary was the visionary architect behind a fintech platform that facilitated over $40 billion in donations and aid through its gamified fintech solutions.
Recognized with prestigious awards such as two Cannes Gold Lions and the Jay Chiat Award for Strategic Excellence, Cary’s contributions to the tech industry are numerous. He earned his first master’s degree from Columbia University, pursued a global MBA at INSEAD, and completed his undergraduate degree at UC Santa Barbara. Dedicated to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Cary has lectured at esteemed institutions, including UCLA’s Engineering School, USC’s Marshall Business School, DLD Germany, the Zurich Family Office Forum, Columbia University, UC Berkeley, and Sofia College in Mumbai. Beyond his professional endeavors, Cary served as a delegate with consultative advising status to the United Nations at the Geneva Convention in Switzerland. Featured in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and The New York Times, Cary is not just a tech luminary but also a devoted family man. His greatest joy comes from adventures with his wife and four children, balancing professional excellence with personal fulfillment.