Meet The AI Entrepreneur Who Used LinkedIn To Raise $13.8 Million

Benjamin Harvey, the CEO of AI Squared, says he’s added investors including former TIAA CEO Roger Ferguson. Harvey joined Forbes senior writer, Jabari Young, at the Nasdaq MarketSite to discuss the startup’s Series A raise.
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0:00 Introduction
2:16 Benjamin Gives Biggest Tip On Learning Profit Loss
5:00 Benjamin Harvey On The State Of AI
8:25 How Will AI Evolve And Change In The Future?
14:04 What Is It Like To Be CEO Of AI Squared?
17:04 How Benjamin's Upbringing And Love Of Cartoons Helps Put Ideas Together In Business
23:02 Benjamin On Getting Investors For AI Squared
25:56 Benjamin's Take On ChatGPT And How Its Used
29:48 Artificial Intelligence: Benjamin's Take On What's Next
34:49 A Good AI Platform vs. A Great One
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  • @ProPlan23
    @ProPlan23Ай бұрын

    I went to school with Dr. Benjamin Harvey! It’s amazing to see the young boy I went to school with so accomplished and being a creator! Congrats Ben! Much much success to you and AI Squared!

  • @francismumbi49
    @francismumbi49Ай бұрын

    Wishing this brother the best of success....

  • @g0d182

    @g0d182

    Ай бұрын

    He's already has success

  • @lrmalele2611
    @lrmalele2611Ай бұрын

    From Africa here brother,so proud of you!

  • @02nupe

    @02nupe

    Ай бұрын

    the type of energy we need across the entire diaspora! salute

  • @suburbanpicasso
    @suburbanpicassoАй бұрын

    I love how the title nor the description says anything about him being black

  • @chriswilfrid

    @chriswilfrid

    Ай бұрын

    That's supposed to be! From Malaysia 🇲🇾

  • @Jesse-ii5md

    @Jesse-ii5md

    Ай бұрын

    Is that what you wanted to see?

  • @Allplussomeminus

    @Allplussomeminus

    Ай бұрын

    Then you just mentioned it. Momentum broken.

  • @davidharris678

    @davidharris678

    Ай бұрын

    Why?

  • @suburbanpicasso

    @suburbanpicasso

    Ай бұрын

    @Jesse-ii5md I want to see black men celebrated for their brilliance. Not because they are black yet because they are excellent. That is what I would like to see

  • @mpumelelongcamphalala4006
    @mpumelelongcamphalala4006Ай бұрын

    I will work with this man one day.

  • @johnpulawski35

    @johnpulawski35

    Ай бұрын

    seems grifty

  • @erkanmalcok

    @erkanmalcok

    Ай бұрын

    It's merely a form of advertisement; focus on your own work.

  • @nikkmorrison

    @nikkmorrison

    Ай бұрын

    With ? Why not for ?

  • @carnivoid

    @carnivoid

    Ай бұрын

    don't work with him, surpass him

  • @kwamegodfred2292

    @kwamegodfred2292

    21 күн бұрын

    Yeah man! We will!

  • @tcent.3077
    @tcent.3077Ай бұрын

    I was born and raised in Jacksonville FL. Hearing this just lets me know anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I'm lost for words. Hope he continues to shed light on his success and help others coming up find their niche in this world.

  • @mikeyt3009
    @mikeyt3009Ай бұрын

    Proud of you my brotha!

  • @richardjohnson1449
    @richardjohnson1449Ай бұрын

    Absolutely phenomenal! Keep these interviews coming.

  • @hh-uv7kr
    @hh-uv7kr25 күн бұрын

    What are the best additions to a $500k portfolio to boost performance?, ETH is Up and will do better, I believe as indicators for profits continue to improve. investors like me believe that “Santa has come early” to the markets

  • @shellywhite2145

    @shellywhite2145

    25 күн бұрын

    I think you're better off with majority investment in bitcoin and uprising equities cos they always outperform. Alternatively speaking to a certified market strategist can help with pointers on which to acquire

  • @hh-uv7kr

    @hh-uv7kr

    25 күн бұрын

    wow massive gains! my partner recently hinted on going same direction.. what did you invest in, and who is your investment advisr please, if you don’t mind me asking? in dire need of asset allocation.

  • @shellywhite2145

    @shellywhite2145

    25 күн бұрын

    ashley airagahi is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with to set up an appointment.

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    @hh-uv7kr

    25 күн бұрын

    Thank you for this amazing tip. I just looked the name up, wrote her explaining my financial market goals.

  • @Alexibawendi
    @AlexibawendiАй бұрын

    As a newbie that wants to invest, you must have these three things in mind 1. Have a long term mindset. 2. Be willing to take risk. 3. Be careful on money usage, if you're not spending to earn back, then stop spending. 4. Never claim to know - Ask questions and it's best you work with a financial advisor.

  • @KaterinaEvan159

    @KaterinaEvan159

    Ай бұрын

    How ..? Am a newbie in crypto investment, please can you guide me through on how you made profit?

  • @BeaSalvatore-ut3nv

    @BeaSalvatore-ut3nv

    15 күн бұрын

    1. As a newbie you shouldn't be giving advice. 2. Number three is stupid. You don't earn back on memories and you deserve to enjoy things for LIFE as a HUMAN. You're not just a stock robot. 3. Budget everything instead of stop spending so you CAN enjoy things. 4. Then why are you leaving tips?

  • @MikeeBuildstech
    @MikeeBuildstechАй бұрын

    13.8m is still a shoestring budget in the world of AI. Shout out to this brotha for making it happen while still being undervalued. ✊🏾

  • @justinwyatt8

    @justinwyatt8

    Ай бұрын

    AI is a vain buzzword. Everyone is going to posit themselves as ML or AI specialists. But most of them like he said aren’t production tested.

  • @shalom9128
    @shalom9128Ай бұрын

    Wonderful and insightful interview. A former corporate employee, turn teacher, turn entrepreneur. I use AI tools in my business so I was very interested in learning and keeping tabs on what’s new in the industry. Although the industries we work in are different, I can relate to what was discussed. Very smart, personable and down to earth young man. Continued success. God bless you and your business.

  • @citizenm9590
    @citizenm9590Ай бұрын

    Forbes got a good interviewer and very charmasmatic.

  • @juliansotelo7995
    @juliansotelo7995Ай бұрын

    This is awesome to see that ML Engineering and operations are being talked more about. It’s one thing to create a great model and it’s another to put a system behind it

  • @ProducerGio
    @ProducerGioАй бұрын

    Absolutely outstanding and true role model

  • @user-fj7ym4op8j
    @user-fj7ym4op8jАй бұрын

    Guys a genius!

  • @ProfessorMiles
    @ProfessorMilesАй бұрын

    Man. We will partner on education reform one day and revolutionize how we empower students through learning.

  • @michaelmcclurkin9690
    @michaelmcclurkin9690Ай бұрын

    Great interview.

  • @02nupe
    @02nupeАй бұрын

    Salute to this Double #HBCU grad !!

  • @cyyrious

    @cyyrious

    Ай бұрын

    We don’t get enough credit

  • @user-em4vq5cy4x
    @user-em4vq5cy4xАй бұрын

    hes a good salesmen, bless you brother

  • @NadiaWeglarz
    @NadiaWeglarz39 минут бұрын

    This right here and that of the 2 minutes strategy worked like magic! I subscribed immediately . You're simply amazing. Thanks!

  • @fauzatfaizal
    @fauzatfaizalАй бұрын

    The pride is his voice 😂🥰🥰🥰

  • @VoxMachina8
    @VoxMachina8Ай бұрын

    Great insights guys. And great job grounding the interview. The host is very skilled.

  • @dennisg.smithjr.7759
    @dennisg.smithjr.7759Ай бұрын

    Great interview! I left inspired after watching this! Thank You! ❤❤❤

  • @Momento_morii
    @Momento_moriiАй бұрын

    I'm so inspired!

  • @gloriamitchell3518
    @gloriamitchell3518Ай бұрын

    Powerful interview, thank you.

  • @DaKingLawson
    @DaKingLawsonАй бұрын

    Great interview man!

  • @lvbadboy
    @lvbadboyАй бұрын

    Great interview we are watching the leaders of AI industry emerging

  • @shawnjharris
    @shawnjharrisАй бұрын

    Good stuff!!!

  • @g0d182
    @g0d182Ай бұрын

    Important points

  • @Vlog_Media
    @Vlog_MediaАй бұрын

    amazing!

  • @IcUlkn
    @IcUlkn8 күн бұрын

    This is a great interview, great topic and solid responses. It deserves to take place without the background noise.

  • @marcus-johannesvermin5202
    @marcus-johannesvermin5202Ай бұрын

    very insightful, Great interview

  • @princejohn3108
    @princejohn3108Ай бұрын

    Great work you have going here. I love your explanation on AI in general and also what a great AI should be. ❤

  • @solleecafe2
    @solleecafe2Ай бұрын

    Awesome sit down… Love seeing successful driven brothers, point blank period. Stay blessed and continue to set the example gentleman. ✊🏿

  • @EcomCarl
    @EcomCarlАй бұрын

    Dr. Benjamin Harvey's emphasis on financial literacy as key for entrepreneurs navigating the tech world is spot on! It's crucial for founders to grasp the financial dimensions of their ventures to scale effectively and sustainably 👍.

  • @AdarylJohnson-qt9qn
    @AdarylJohnson-qt9qnАй бұрын

    Appreciate the content!

  • @protectmyspirit
    @protectmyspirit7 күн бұрын

    Phenomenal interview and dialogue between two distinguished gentlemen. Great job !

  • @cultureshockinvestments
    @cultureshockinvestmentsАй бұрын

    Amazing work great interview.

  • @shimacharles
    @shimacharlesАй бұрын

    An inspiring interview! I can relate to his journey as a bootstrapped founder myself. Congratulations Mr. Harvey.

  • @karob4707
    @karob4707Ай бұрын

    Nice!!!

  • @videolife101
    @videolife101Ай бұрын

    He handled the ridiculous question about the NBA and NFL well. It’s obvious he realizes the potential in entrepreneurship over those avenues. Worst interviewer ever.

  • @annr5827

    @annr5827

    Ай бұрын

    Absolutely agree. Painful to listen to the questions. He handled the interview with Grace.

  • @venantmwakio224

    @venantmwakio224

    Ай бұрын

    If you read this comment before you get to that part it indeed seems ridiculous, but in context it’s not . I am not trying to be personal or anything but I think it rather a triggering from an imaginary spark. I mean the guy was an all round athlete with a choice between a basketball or football scholarship …or don’t I get it, what if the interviewer was you know..

  • @winningkaggle
    @winningkaggleАй бұрын

    I really like this!

  • @matthewdimeo9702
    @matthewdimeo970215 күн бұрын

    Intelligent young man. Keep pushing 🇮🇹🇨🇦🫡🫡👑

  • @LydellAaron
    @LydellAaron21 күн бұрын

    Very inspiring interview. It was nice to hear his story, including how they used CRADA for collaboration. Thank you.

  • @mazzarati
    @mazzaratiАй бұрын

    I feel like Dr. would be a great mentor 🙏🏿🙏🏿

  • @JTedam
    @JTedam17 күн бұрын

    I agree with you about paying attention to the Business aspect of Technology. This line of thought led me to the business school to blend my technical skills with business skills. Many companies are not paying attention to making sure there is alignment between their vision and their technology. The bridge to make that happen is via Enterprise Architecture (EA). Most organization still do not have EA functions.

  • @krazzyvibestv8657
    @krazzyvibestv8657Ай бұрын

    Wow people are really using their brains

  • @markhunter9313
    @markhunter9313Ай бұрын

    Excellent interview, very informative. May this enterprise gain a million customers per day.

  • @wholeness
    @wholeness14 күн бұрын

    Also built my own AI, can't wait to be on Forbes 👊🏿

  • @kirklenallen5363
    @kirklenallen5363Ай бұрын

    Inspirational, I also appreciate how he supports the next generation of Entrepreneurs. Thank You🎉!

  • @visualsociety1
    @visualsociety111 күн бұрын

    EXCELLENT!

  • @youngcarlos314
    @youngcarlos31417 күн бұрын

    Amazing discussion. This host is the GOAT.

  • @Strictlybusiness_2
    @Strictlybusiness_2Ай бұрын

    I want to work for this brothers company! This is something I can get behind!

  • @pj-hs7pk
    @pj-hs7pk21 күн бұрын

    Great interview, lots to learn from someone having success in this type of the VC market.

  • @briandives7271
    @briandives7271Ай бұрын

    Wishing this king accomplishes everything he desires

  • @terrenceblake3216
    @terrenceblake3216Ай бұрын

    this is lit ! salute sir.

  • @rubenshishaki2914
    @rubenshishaki2914Ай бұрын

    REPORTING LIVE FROM NAMIBIA ❤

  • @Boninga
    @BoningaАй бұрын

    Amazing project and those contracts are rolling in 😮

  • @muhammadadeel2200
    @muhammadadeel2200Ай бұрын

    You must understand about globe,people,their problems and solutions and expectations amd and worries

  • @Keithprestige
    @KeithprestigeАй бұрын

    I already know he's going to be the next billionaire

  • @shashwatsingh8708
    @shashwatsingh870816 күн бұрын

    Very important tip from Mr Benjamin

  • @jiggyv6139
    @jiggyv613928 күн бұрын

    Great interview wish he was my mentor . Smart man 💯🙏🏾

  • @sanvirbipulpersad4603
    @sanvirbipulpersad460319 күн бұрын

    Brilliant founder!

  • @yvetteg
    @yvetteg9 күн бұрын

    A lot of what he said was kind of over my head, BUT I wish him much success!!

  • @ZoroasterIII
    @ZoroasterIII20 күн бұрын

    Very impressive! I learned a lot from this humble leader. The only thing I may have missed: where did you mention LinkedIn?

  • @adonamulungu
    @adonamulunguАй бұрын

    I feel encouraged by this brother, I am a founder myself in AI space, I am encouraged

  • @user-eb8jx1lh9o
    @user-eb8jx1lh9o26 күн бұрын

    Nice video! Really cool. I will definitely try this. But I have a question : What to do when the RSI is not stable ? What's your strategy in that case ?

  • @rydahsonly
    @rydahsonlyАй бұрын

    Did he answer the first question about? His tip on financial literacy? It's like he complicated the question.

  • @Utmost373

    @Utmost373

    Ай бұрын

    Do Your Best To Understand The Entrepreneurial Mindset Of Business,Is What I Took From It.

  • @designedbydebapparel219
    @designedbydebapparel219Ай бұрын

    Interesting interview. Dr. Harvey thank you for show entrepreneurs like myself the simplicity of a humble upbringing help you to hone in on what it means to be a true entrepreneur. Thank you for also sharing that as a tech CEO you was not exempt from the everyday problem solving with your business. Bur you took these problems head on like Sonic with speed and you with the help of your wife and team solved the problem and got things done no matter what. Great interview.

  • @byronprice225
    @byronprice22512 күн бұрын

    Very informative and Inspirational. I learned a lot about Artificial Intelligents.

  • @spuddyflavorman3808
    @spuddyflavorman3808Ай бұрын

    Harvard & MIT over potential sports dream. No CT but brain working as a CEO. A blueprint option if too short and small for ball dreams. A higher probability to exceed here w/o size and height limits. Excellent convo.

  • @JTedam
    @JTedam17 күн бұрын

    I Identify with this story. Completed my doctoral free with this idea which has completely consumed me. Breaking through to industry remains a challenge.

  • @MissAnn-xu9oo
    @MissAnn-xu9ooАй бұрын

    Alright now! 😊

  • @jameskinney4543
    @jameskinney4543Ай бұрын

    It’s a good business and a competitor to Planitar

  • @flykids6489
    @flykids6489Ай бұрын

    Great accomplishments

  • @mylesmikieal
    @mylesmikiealАй бұрын

    Lets go Brutha!

  • @threlonmusketeers9371
    @threlonmusketeers9371Ай бұрын

    Yeh we’re in a bubble

  • @Mandelasmind

    @Mandelasmind

    Ай бұрын

    😭

  • @tonymudau3005

    @tonymudau3005

    Ай бұрын

    True 😭

  • @Keji839

    @Keji839

    Ай бұрын

    as soon as a black guy pops up is when you realize were in a bubble?

  • @jeanelmouelle5307

    @jeanelmouelle5307

    Ай бұрын

    sorry but they only let the black guy in the picture when a collapse is coming

  • @tonymudau3005

    @tonymudau3005

    Ай бұрын

    But if you listen carefully this black guy yall referring to is taking us out the bubble by making AI more useful for business. Solving real use cases. As he said, 90% of projects havent made it. So if anything he also realizes we're in a bubble.

  • @itsvictoroyedeji
    @itsvictoroyedejiАй бұрын

    🔥

  • @JTedam
    @JTedam17 күн бұрын

    Even deriving insights is not the end game. You mentioned outcome based which is exciting but deriving insights is not the end game. Naughts is an intermediary outcome. Deriving insights is a guess game; ever changing context make insights derived from the past unreliable indeed. The way around that is contemporaneous feedback loops. Also focus on aligning technology with vision.

  • @luda786
    @luda786Ай бұрын

    Am I the only one who didnt hear how he raised the capital through linked in? If you guys find it, please can you put a time stamp there?

  • @cwburton80
    @cwburton80Ай бұрын

    We have got to meet

  • @ladyp6634
    @ladyp663424 күн бұрын

    Smart dude

  • @sanvirbipulpersad4603
    @sanvirbipulpersad460319 күн бұрын

    Dr isn't brilliant, he is fcuking brilliant

  • @xaviermohmarc1100
    @xaviermohmarc1100Ай бұрын

    Its funny how in this one instance, Fordes, a billion dollar media company forgets to say "Quite on the set".

  • @johnking6287
    @johnking6287Ай бұрын

    What are the technologies?

  • @johnking6287

    @johnking6287

    Ай бұрын

    I think this guy would be proud to make minority report if it meant it made him a couple billis. I hope he doesn’t facilitate certain agendas whether on purpose or not. Gov money is good but damn

  • @sharronking
    @sharronking11 күн бұрын

    Fellow Bulldog🎉 #BSU

  • @vintagevibezmusicgroup5466
    @vintagevibezmusicgroup546626 күн бұрын

    ONE LOVE DMV.

  • @univera1111
    @univera1111Ай бұрын

    i couldint even skip a sec. the host is good

  • @deequeens
    @deequeens29 күн бұрын

    I thought he said April 2:56

  • @stanleyfontaine25
    @stanleyfontaine2526 күн бұрын

    Good to see fellow Bowie State University grads thriving.

  • @RichHandsome
    @RichHandsomeАй бұрын

    👍🏾👍🏾🔥

  • @AndrewHormanDru
    @AndrewHormanDruАй бұрын

    What are you doing for wealth education and creation, the non corporate world?

  • @Daily_Flak
    @Daily_FlakАй бұрын

    How long do you have to watch until they start talking about what the product actually does?

  • @akbar1342
    @akbar134217 күн бұрын

    🖤🖤🖤

  • @marketwizard1977
    @marketwizard197717 күн бұрын

    Pride ❤

  • @aster5031
    @aster5031Ай бұрын

    10/10

  • @Fatherhood365
    @Fatherhood365Ай бұрын

    🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @muhammadadeel2200
    @muhammadadeel2200Ай бұрын

    Noe inshaAllah we must change the world of businesses stratagies which make the new realities of innovation in any businesses where country's and owners will feel ultimate new satisfaction in the sense of lives memorable wealth transactions and safe development with trust and safety

  • @justinwyatt8
    @justinwyatt8Ай бұрын

    The host is obviously an emotional humanities major