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Jesse Lyu
Kristin Milchanowski
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Jesse Lyu

Title: CEO Company: Rabbit Industry: Technology
Jesse is the visionary founder behind Rabbit and the buzzworthy R1 device. He advocates for a shift from appbased interfaces to a Large Action Model( LAM), where AI actively performs tasks for users. A serial entrepreneur with a design background, Jesse aims to fundamentally rethink human-computer interaction through intuitive hardware.

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Kristin Milchanowski

Title: Chief AI and Data Officer Company: BMO Financial Group Industry: Financial Services
Kristin leads the data and AI mandate at BMO, driving digital transformation across the bank’ s North American operations. With a background in science and psychology, she prioritises ethical AI deployment and robust governance. Kristin ensures that data strategies enhance customer trust and modernise financial services without compromising security.
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