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Cyrus Hodes
Cyrus Hodes is an tech entrepreneur and AI policy advisor.

Early Life and Education Cyrus Hodes studied at Sciences Po Paris, where he later served as a lecturer in International Security. He earned a Master of Arts (Honors) from Paris II University in Defense, Geostrategy, and Industrial Dynamics, and a Master of Public Administration from Kennedy School of Government​​​​ (HKS) at Harvard University.Stanford HAI FAS

AI, web3 and Robotics Ventures Smart City Robotics: Co-founder, Abu Dhabi (UAE) National

Stability AI: Co-founder, Los Altos (California). Exited under disputed circumstances​​. Cyrus Hodes alleges that he was misled by Mostaque into believing his 15% stake in the business was “worthless” just months before Stability AI’s August 2022 fundraise of more than $100 million at a $1 billion.Forbes Fortune Cyrus Hodes vs. Mohammad Amad Mostaque and Stability AI Bloomberg

Venture Capital

As a former partner at FoundersX Ventures, Hodes focused on investments in AI, biotech, digital healthcare, enterprise SaaS, quantum computing, fintech, and foodtech​​​​.Harvard Club of the Palm Beaches

AgTech and Climate Tech Co-founder of Duckweed Bio in Florida.

AI, AI Safety, and Public Policy

Advisor to the UAE Minister of Artificial Intelligence where he Contributed to global AI governance projects and the World Government Summit, including the Global Governance of AI Forum and the Global Data Access Framework together with UN Global Pulse, McKinsey & Company’s Noble Purpose AI,. Global Governance of AI Forum Global Data Access Framework Global Data Commons Global Data Access Framework AI Safety and Ethics: Involved in the development of responsible AI frameworks, including the OECD AI Principles. Cyrus Hodes at OECD European Parliament STOA Member: Participated in technology assessment and policy analysis​​. OECD.ai and GPAI.ai Member: Contributed to international AI governance discussions​​.

Entrepreneurship

AIGC Chain and Duckweed Bio: Co-founded these ventures focusing on AI and climate tech​​​​. The AI Initiative at The Future Society: Co-founder of this initiative, focusing on the governance of AI. Smart City Robotics Former Role in the UAE: Contributed to smart city and robotics projects.

Academic Contributions Teaching at Sciences Po Paris: Lecturer in International Security.

Publications Hodes has authored several publications on international security as well as on AI, healthcare, and public policy. His publications include: The Search for Security in Post-Taliban Afghanistan: https://www.routledge.com/The-Search-for-Security-in-Post-Taliban-Afghanistan/Hodes-Sedra/p/book/9780415438834 [Title of Publication 2]: [Link to Publication 2] [Title of Publication 3]: [Link to Publication 3] [Title of Publication 4]: [Link to Publication 4]

Philanthropy and Social Impact Cyrus Hodes has hands-on experience in crisis countries (Afghanistan, RDC, South Sudan) with NGOs, the UN, the EU and private sector. MIT Internet Policy Research Initiative World Climate Tech Summit: Co-founder, focusing on AI and climate change.

Board of Director of the Digital Democaty Project and founding member of the Florida Chapter. The Voting Rights Brigade is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that aims to achieve a voter-driven system of government through Digital Democracy. DDP

Board of Director of the Harvard Club of the Palm Beaches Harvard Club

Day One Project

Mentor: Foresight Institute Zu

Board Positions Cyrus Hodes seats on the Advisory of Intelmatix

Personal Life Active in speaking engagements on high-tech solutions for climate change.