Aaron Andalman | Source | Co-Founder and Chief Science Officer at Cognitiv AI

Aaron Andalman brings a rare combination of neuroscience expertise and artificial intelligence innovation to the advertising technology landscape. As Chief Science Officer and co-founder of Cognitiv, he bridges the gap between brain science and machine learning, pioneering approaches that draw inspiration from natural learning systems to revolutionize how AI drives advertising decisions.

A former Helen Hay Whitney Fellow at Stanford University with a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from MIT, Aaron's groundbreaking research on neural learning systems has been published in leading scientific journals and earned international recognition. Today, he leads a team of machine learning scientists developing custom deep learning algorithms that help brands better understand and predict consumer behavior.

Aaron speaks on moving beyond surface-level AI applications to harness deep learning's true potential in advertising. His unique perspective on how AI can mirror biological learning processes offers fresh insights into the future of digital advertising. He is particularly passionate about leveraging AI not just for improved ad performance, but as a force for positive change in the media ecosystem, addressing challenges like misinformation while supporting quality content creation. His work exemplifies how scientific rigor can be applied to solve practical advertising challenges in socially responsible ways.