Nick Cherukuri
Nick Cherukuri (born July 8, 1994) is an American award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, author, and researcher. He is the CEO of ThirdEye Gen, Inc., one of the leading world tech visionaries. He has published multiple patents to change human paradigms using Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI).[1]
Early Life and Education
Cherukuri was born in New York and attended Lawrenceville School.[2] He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania.[3] He is also the founding member of the University of Pennsylvania Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Club.[4] While a student, Cherukuri was a member of the Penn Men's Rugby team and golf and rowing clubs. He was an intern at a Defense contractor company as well as a student tutor.
Cherukuri is the grandson of Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, an Indian businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer.
Career
Cherukuri is a visionary leader and technology enthusiast with a strong vision and intense commitment to new/emerging technologies and business excellence. He has strong analytical and systematic problem-solving skills and leadership qualities and utilizes technologies to drive revenue and profit growth.[5]
Cherukuri is one of the acclaimed experts in the Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence industries because of his education, outstanding expertise, and multiple patents. Some of his patents are listed below:[6]
• Cherukuri, N., 2019. "System and Method for Large Data Augmented Reality Applications on Smartglasses." U.S. Patent (Pub. No.: US 2019/0018505 A1; Pub. Date: Jan. 17, 2019)
• Cherukuri, N., 2019. "Sensor Fusion Augmented Reality Eyewear Device" U.S. Patent (Pub. No.: US20200168000A1; Pub. Date: Nov. 25, 2018)
• Cherukuri, N., 2019. "Gaze-based user interface for Augmented and Mixed Reality Devices." U.S. Patent (Pub. No.: US20200292813A1; Pub. Date: Mar. 13, 2019)
In 2016, Cherukuri founded ThirdEye Gen, Inc., a U.S.-based company for developing hands-free augmented reality/mixed reality smart glasses and enterprise-grade software platforms. The company has state-of-the-art labs and patents in the AR/MR space and a mission to support the U.S. Military.[7] ThirdEye's team has over 20 years of advanced technology development experience for the United States government. Cherukuri was the product director in developing the complete digital Augmented/Mixed Reality (AR/MR) ecosystem with ThirdEye smart glasses hardware, firmware, software, device management, and services. He also developed core software and hardware technology to enable new AR/MR experiences and implemented visualization solutions on mobile Android platforms. He is known for his strategic guidance, system architecture, technical roadmap development, and support for the growing AR/MR ecosystem with services such as feasibility discussion, roadmap planning, de-risking, prototype development, and team building. Cherukuri also developed AR/MR & mobile applications that were successfully deployed in commercial/consumer app stores and earned thousands of users and created an environment and culture that enables the company to attain its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals and conveying the mission to all staff, holding staff answerable for their performances, motivating staff to improve performance, and being responsible for the measurement, assessment and continuous improvement of profits.[8][9] ThirdEye also passed Unicorn valuation status in 2023 after successful contracts with the U.S. Government, hospitals, and other primarily B2B organizations worldwide.
Cherukuri is the author of the book Magical Maya: Adventures of Bobby and Eli.[10]
Media Appearances
Cherukuri has been interviewed on several platforms like ABC News and OAN, where he addressed the impact of AI/AR Technology on society.[11][12][13] He has also been interviewed in the AR Show by Jason McDowall.[14]
Awards and Recognition
Cherukuri was named in Forbes 30 Under 30 for enterprise technology (2020)[15] and a finalist for Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2020).[16] He has spoken at significant world tech conferences such as CES & AWE.[17] Cherukuri is a member of the Forbes Technology Council[9] and was selected for 2023 NJBIZ Leaders in Digital Technology.[18]
Personal Life
In his leisure time, Cherukuri enjoys heavyweight rowing, golfing, and running and also engages in charity work.[19]
References
- ↑ https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Nick-Cherukuri-CEO-ThirdEye-Gen-Inc/689001ff-a1dd-40e0-b4a5-c55747df26f4
- ↑ https://kammasworld.blogspot.com/2021/04/nick-cherukuri-inventor-and-founder-ceo.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/nick-cherukuri/?sh=e9efb0ffd67b
- ↑ https://kammasworld.blogspot.com/2021/04/nick-cherukuri-inventor-and-founder-ceo.html
- ↑ https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Nick-Cherukuri-CEO-ThirdEye-Gen-Inc/689001ff-a1dd-40e0-b4a5-c55747df26f4
- ↑ https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Nick-Cherukuri-CEO-ThirdEye-Gen-Inc/689001ff-a1dd-40e0-b4a5-c55747df26f4
- ↑ https://www.thirdeyegen.com/about
- ↑ https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Nick-Cherukuri-CEO-ThirdEye-Gen-Inc/689001ff-a1dd-40e0-b4a5-c55747df26f4
- ↑ https://techcrunch.com/2023/02/26/thirdeye-ar-glasses/
- ↑ https://www.amazon.com/stores/Nick-Cherukuri/author/B006FDI88W?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
- ↑ https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Nick-Cherukuri-CEO-ThirdEye-Gen-Inc/689001ff-a1dd-40e0-b4a5-c55747df26f4
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVhZtnq8bkY
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6YmzqUPRqM&t=2s
- ↑ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ar-show-with-jason-mcdowall/id1355302220
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/profile/nick-cherukuri/?sh=e9efb0ffd67b
- ↑ https://kammasworld.blogspot.com/2021/04/nick-cherukuri-inventor-and-founder-ceo.html
- ↑ https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Nick-Cherukuri-CEO-ThirdEye-Gen-Inc/689001ff-a1dd-40e0-b4a5-c55747df26f4
- ↑ https://njbiz.com/meet-the-2023-njbiz-leaders-in-digital-technology-honorees/
- ↑ https://councils.forbes.com/profile/Nick-Cherukuri-CEO-ThirdEye-Gen-Inc/689001ff-a1dd-40e0-b4a5-c55747df26f4
