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]

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]

Wishing this brother the best of success....

[@g0d182]

He's already has success

[@suburbanpicasso]

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

[@chriswilfrid]

That's supposed to be! From Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@Jesse-ii5md]

Is that what you wanted to see?

[@Allplussomeminus]

Then you just mentioned it. Momentum broken.

[@davidharris678]

Why?

[@suburbanpicasso]

@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]

I will work with this man one day.

[@johnpulawski35]

seems grifty

[@erkanmalcok]

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

[@nikkmorrison]

With ? Why not for ?

[@carnivoid]

don't work with him, surpass him

[@lrmalele2611]

From Africa here brother,so proud of you!

[@02nupe]

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

[@Alexibawendi]

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]

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

[@mikeyt3009]

Proud of you my brotha!

[@richardjohnson1449]

Absolutely phenomenal! Keep these interviews coming.

[@shalom9128]

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.

[@MikeeBuildstech]

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]

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.

[@tcent.3077]

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.

[@user-em4vq5cy4x]

hes a good salesmen, bless you brother

[@ProfessorMiles]

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

[@ProducerGio]

Absolutely outstanding and true role model

[@juliansotelo7995]

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

[@02nupe]

Salute to this Double #HBCU grad !!

[@cyyrious]

We don’t get enough credit

[@fauzatfaizal]

The pride is his voice 😂🥰🥰🥰

[@michaelmcclurkin9690]

Great interview.

[@user-fj7ym4op8j]

Guys a genius!

[@lvbadboy]

Great interview we are watching the leaders of AI industry emerging

[@VoxMachina8]

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

[@dennisg.smithjr.7759]

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

[@solleecafe2]

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

[@Momento_morii]

I'm so inspired!

[@DaKingLawson]

Great interview man!

[@shimacharles]

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

[@mazzarati]

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

[@shawnjharris]

Good stuff!!!

[@Strictlybusiness_2]

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

[@EcomCarl]

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 👍.

[@princejohn3108]

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

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Powerful interview, thank you.

[@g0d182]

Important points

[@markhunter9313]

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

[@kirklenallen5363]

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

[@citizenm9590]

Forbes got a good interviewer and very charmasmatic.

[@marcus-johannesvermin5202]

very insightful, Great interview

[@Vlog_Media]

amazing!

[@adonamulungu]

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

[@krazzyvibestv8657]

Wow people are really using their brains

[@videolife101]

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]

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

[@venantmwakio224]

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]

I really like this!

[@jiggyv6139]

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

[@cultureshockinvestments]

Amazing work great interview.

[@Boninga]

Amazing project and those contracts are rolling in 😮

[@karob4707]

Nice!!!

[@Keithprestige]

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

[@AdarylJohnson-qt9qn]

Appreciate the content!

[@xaviermohmarc1100]

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

[@designedbydebapparel219]

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.

[@muhammadadeel2200]

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

[@terrenceblake3216]

this is lit ! salute sir.

[@spuddyflavorman3808]

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.

[@rubenshishaki2914]

REPORTING LIVE FROM NAMIBIA ❤

[@threlonmusketeers9371]

Yeh we’re in a bubble

[@Mandelasmind]

😭

[@tonymudau3005]

True 😭

[@Keji839]

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

[@jeanelmouelle5307]

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

[@tonymudau3005]

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.

[@rydahsonly]

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

[@Utmost373]

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

[@jameskinney4543]

It’s a good business and a competitor to Planitar

[@MissAnn-xu9oo]

Alright now! 😊

[@deequeens]

I thought he said April 2:56

[@mylesmikieal]

Lets go Brutha!

[@briandives7271]

Wishing this king accomplishes everything he desires

[@itsvictoroyedeji]

🔥

[@flykids6489]

Great accomplishments

[@Daily_Flak]

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

[@RichHandsome]

👍🏾👍🏾🔥

[@univera1111]

i couldint even skip a sec. the host is good

[@muhammadadeel2200]

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

[@AndrewHormanDru]

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

[@aster5031]

10/10

[@johnking6287]

What are the technologies?

[@johnking6287]

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

[@luda786]

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]

We have got to meet

[@olusegunakintunde6297]

When they go public, Im buying shares. Palantir, make room for AI².

[@justinwyatt8]

The host is obviously an emotional humanities major

[@a.y1623]

I can smell a rug pull 😅

[@gabrielfono844]

As software engineer, I am sure I will join ai square

[@DatasBasic]

Were they filming this in the basement? People talking and laughing in the background was unprofessional.

[@Fatherhood365]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@Ethan-xr4ik]

Why is a guy with a business that is not profitable giving advice about entrepreneurship.

[@MrDarryl90210]

I wish the brother much success, but listening to him is like watching paint dry. Hopefully his product/service presentation incorporates a more engaging flow.

[@franchise.licensing.institute]

I almost asked, "What's Daymon John, doing here?"

[@davidviana6631]

Feels like Nelson Mandela of artificial intelligence ❤

[@GlobalInsightsTV1]

❤❤❤

[@Closer_To_Truth522]

✊🏿

[@stivekemfo3713]

❤❤❤❤❤😊🎉

[@techpiller2558]

I don't get it. Is it a product or service? He has a solid background, but his talk sounds like promises only.

[@mairasiqueira5165]

A Polizia 👮 lugano la Controlla

[@mairasiqueira5165]

Sory buona serata

[@mairasiqueira5165]

Sasha mi dice ché Lei sta arrivando a lion domani

[@gibbonholder3274]

RAS HOUSE MUSIC 🎶 LABORIE BEACH ⛱️ ST LUCIA JAZZ

[@gibbonholder3274]

Thanks 🙏🏿

[@royalyouth1173]

word bro u hiring let me get a job lol.

[@tzenmatteo]

bubble

[@brad2943]

Hater

[@tzenmatteo]

@@brad2943 ok!

[@amadoucisse2692]

He's just throwing around buzz words

[@davidharris678]

Somewhat. But you can tell there is more going on there. Do the actual research behind this. You will find that he is the real deal.

[@02nupe]

you didn't really listen...

[@benjaminkaarst]

These guys definitely went to the club after the interview.

[@homodeus8713]

Series A not Serious A.

[@mairasiqueira5165]

Goldem com faseal e HH Hamad a Lion fiel com Raiz e Sasha.etc

[@mairasiqueira5165]

Robi e com medicina e india io non no goldem

[@MYK-jd6uz]

IF you want to be rich DO NOT buy a truck lol

[@tiemokosidibe6331]

Waw

[@patrickchan2503]

the analogy does not wash sorry