Shikhar Shrestha
Shikhar Shrestha is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ambient AI, a company he co-founded in February 2017. He leads the company's mission to transform security operations by preventing security incidents through AI-powered computer vision intelligence. Under his leadership, Ambient AI focuses on delivering proactive security solutions that identify and address threats in real-time.
Career Milestones
- Co-founded Ambient.ai in 2017 with a mission to transform physical security using computer vision intelligence.
- Gained experience in computer vision and AI through roles at Google (Tango/Daydream) and Apple (iPhone/Watch Product Design).
- Served as Lead Systems Engineer at the Stanford Computational Imaging Lab and Research Assistant for DARPA NeuroFAST at the Neural Prosthetic Systems Lab.
- Holds a Masters in Mechatronics, Robotics and Smart Imaging Systems from Stanford University.
- Led Ambient.ai to recognition on Fast Company's Next Big Things in Tech list and secured over $50 million in funding.
About Ambient.ai
Ambient.ai, founded in 2017, is a computer vision intelligence company in the physical security industry. They help enterprises and organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, transform security operations. Core features include real-time threat detection, behavior analysis, and integration with existing security infrastructure. Benefits include proactive incident prevention, reduced false alarms, and increased operational efficiency.