Sapien AI Corp. strengthens its executive team with the addition of Rowan Stone and Gabby Dizon, renowned figures in the blockchain industry, to enhance its data annotation services for AI model training. The recruitment marks a strategic move towards expanding the company’s capabilities and leveraging expertise in Web3 technologies.
Sapien Expands Leadership Team with Onchain Experts
SAN FRANCISCO, June 10, 2024 – Sapien AI Corp. has announced the addition of two prominent figures in the blockchain sector to its executive and advisory team, aiming to enhance its capabilities in providing high-quality data annotation services for AI model training. Rowan Stone, a former director at Coinbase, joins the company as Chief Business Development Officer, while Gabby Dizon, a notable figure in blockchain gaming in Southeast Asia, will serve as a Senior Advisor.
Rowan Stone previously held the position of Business and Operations Lead for Base and Director of Onchain Business Development at Coinbase, where he managed projects in decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, social platforms, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Stone’s contributions to the growth of onchain products such as cbETH and USDC mark his tenure at Coinbase, which he joined after the acquisition of Totle, a decentralized exchange aggregation platform where he was Chief Operating Officer. Before his time in the cryptocurrency industry, Stone contributed over a decade to the energy and engineering sectors in both technical and leadership roles.
Gabby Dizon, with over two decades of experience in the gaming industry, is known for co-founding Yield Guild Games (YGG), the first and largest Web3 gaming guild globally. YGG connects players to community and gaming opportunities, reflecting Dizon’s passion for the Web3 game ecosystem. He is also a founding board member of the Blockchain Game Alliance (BGA) and the Web3 Gaming Collective (W3GC), and an active angel investor. Dizon’s mission is to leverage Web3 to create opportunities across various global demographics.
Sapien, established in 2023, aims to construct the world’s largest network of human data labelers through a blockchain-powered, gamified platform, essential for training high-performance AI models. The company serves several sectors, including healthcare, education, Web3 technologies, and leading large language models (LLMs). Leveraging the blockchain for data annotation allows Sapien to ensure high engagement among data labelers and maintain superior data quality. This approach not only caters to the growing AI and machine learning data demands but also provides workers with opportunities to earn a livable wage in an engaging manner.
Trevor Koverko, co-founder of Sapien, emphasized the strategic significance of introducing Stone and Dizon to the team, stating, “The addition of Rowan and Gabby will help us build on the momentum from our recent traction. Their world-class experience in scaling Web3 products to the masses is exactly what Sapien is excited to leverage moving forward.”
Sapien’s recent seed funding round has enabled these expansions in leadership, positioned to bolster the company’s mission of advancing human-AI collaboration. The company’s gamified data annotation process aims to meet diverse industry data needs while promoting worker engagement and quality assurance.
For more information on Sapien and its data labeling services, interested parties can visit their official website at sapien.io.
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