About Soul Machines
Leading innovator in humanizing AI experiences
Shane Blackett
Chief Technology Officer
Shane Blackett is Chief Technology Officer at Soul Machines. With a deep expertise in AI, mathematical modeling, and software engineering, he drives innovation in humanizing Soul Machines AI Assistants.
Julie Kim
Chief Executive Officer
As CEO of Soul Machines, Julie Kim is leading the company’s mission to revolutionize human-AI interaction. With a strong background in building and scaling global brands, she brings a unique perspective to the intersection of technology and human experience.
Ali Roberts
Vice President of Finance
Ali Roberts is Vice President of Finance at Soul Machines, overseeing financial strategy and operations. Her extensive experience in scaling tech startups and global organizations, coupled with her financial planning and analysis skills, directly contribute to Soul Machines’ continued growth and success.
Darren Wilson
Chief Product Officer
Darren Wilson is Chief Product Officer at Soul Machines, where he leads the development of innovative AI Assistants. With a proven track record in building world-class digital experiences, Wilson is driving product strategy and user-centric design to meet the evolving needs of consumers and businesses.
Humanized AI Assistants
With our revolutionary Soul Machines Studio software and Human OS™ cloud platform, anyone can create incredibly life-like, autonomous AI Assistants powered by our patented Digital Brain™.
Unparalleled human-machine collaboration
Our solutions unlock the full potential of collaboration between humans and AI, offering an ethical, responsive, and groundbreaking approach. Our technology enables meaningful and transformative 1:1 conversation, moving beyond impersonal transactional exchanges.
Who we work with
Today our AI Assistants are used by independent creators to leading global enterprises like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Heineken, BankABC, Morningstar, and The World Health Organization.
Democratizing and Ethical AI
Founded in 2016 by Mark Sagar, Ph.D.,FRSNZ and Greg Cross, Soul Machines is built on a foundation of cutting-edge deep-tech research and a commitment to making AI accessible and ethical for all.
Soul Machines Founders
Soul Machines was founded in 2016 on cutting edge deep-tech research and a commitment to the democratized, ethical use of AI.
Greg Cross
Co-Founder and CEO
Greg is a serial Tech Entrepreneur and the driver of Soul Machines vision and strategy. A recipient of the 2019 Flying Kiwi Award, he is a member of the New Zealand Tech Hall of Fame, as well as a Sir John Logan Campbell Executive in Residence at the University of Auckland. Greg co-founded PowerbyProxi, bought by Apple in 2017. He holds a seat on our Board of Directors.
Mark Sagar, Ph.D.,FRSNZ
Co-Founder and CSO
With a PhD in Engineering from the University of Auckland and a Post-doctoral fellowship at MIT, Mark drives the science and deep tech research at Soul Machines. A double Academy Award winner (IMDb), he formerly supervised special effects for Weta Digital + Sony Pictures Imageworks, developing technology for digital characters in Avatar, King Kong, Spider-Man 2, and many more. He sits on our board of directors.
Soul Machines holds 27 Patent Families, Trade Secrets and Trademarks.
Our research partners include:
“The future of AI lies not in manipulating reality, but in enhancing our understanding of it. By focusing on Biological AI, we can create AI systems that are ethical, effective, and truly transformative.”
– Greg Cross, Founder
Soul Machines™ humanizes AI experiences
Soul Machines is a leading innovator in humanizing AI experiences. We leverage our cutting-edge, patented Biological AI technology to transform highly personalized digital connections with a commitment to making AI accessible and ethical for all.