When you claim to have the world’s most powerful video intelligence platform, you probably know a thing or two about foundational models. We’re pleased to announce that TwelveLabs CEO Jae Lee will be joining us on the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, happening June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall.
One of the biggest pioneers in AI is taking the stage — and for a limited time, we’re rolling back ticket prices to make sure everyone in the AI community is there. Whether you lead, fund, build, or simply love AI, insights and meaningful connections shouldn’t come with barriers. Save up to $300 on your ticket, and get 50% off a second, so you can bring a friend, colleague, or partner along for the ride.
With new, more powerful AI models launching seemingly every week, the pace of innovation is both thrilling and overwhelming. In this dynamic conversation, Logan Kilpatrick, senior product manager at Google DeepMind; Jae Lee, CEO of TwelveLabs; and Danielle Perszyk, PhD, cognitive scientist and member of the technical staff, Amazon AGI SF Lab will share firsthand insights from the frontlines of AI development.
Together, they’ll explore how startups can not only build on top of today’s leading foundation models, but also adapt and scale in a rapidly evolving landscape. From choosing the right models to anticipating future shifts, this session will equip founders, builders, and product leaders with strategies to stay ahead, stay relevant, and seize the opportunities of the AI era.
Get the details on this session and check out all the AI industry leaders joining us on the TC Sessions: AI agenda page.
Jae Lee is the co-founder and CEO of TwelveLabs, a pioneering company building state-of-the-art multimodal foundation models that empower developers and enterprises to extract deep insights from complex video data. Under his leadership, TwelveLabs is redefining how machines understand video — unlocking new possibilities across industries from media to security to enterprise intelligence. You can learn more about the work TwelveLabs is doing here.
Before founding TwelveLabs, Lee served as lead data scientist at the Ministry of National Defense in Korea, where he applied machine learning to national-scale challenges. He also gained industry experience as a software engineering intern at both Amazon and Samsung, building a strong foundation at the intersection of AI, data, and scalable infrastructure.
Lee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, making this event a meaningful return to the university where his journey in technology and entrepreneurship began.