Tech Optimist Episode #44: Meet the AI Start-Up Bringing AI to Town Infrastructure
Tech Optimist Podcast — Tech, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation
In this episode of the AV Tech Optimist podcast, join Mike Collins as he chats with Daniel Pelaez, Co-founder and CEO of Cyvl, about the innovative ways their technology is modernizing infrastructure management. Cyvl leverages advanced 3D mapping sensors and AI to transform the maintenance of roads, bridges, and public works, providing precise data that enables better planning and prioritization of repairs. Discover how Cyvl’s solutions are empowering local governments and engineering firms to overhaul their infrastructure processes, making them more efficient, cost-effective, and proactive.
Episode #44 – Meet the AI Start-Up Bringing AI to Town Infrastructure
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In this episode of the AV Tech Optimist podcast, join CEO of Alumni Ventures, Mike Collins and Daniel Pelaez, CEO of Cyvl, as they discuss a startup focused on improving public infrastructure through advanced technology. Their system uses 3D mapping sensors attached to vehicles to create digital models of roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure, capturing detailed data on cracks, damage, and hazards. This technology enables local governments and engineering firms to prioritize repairs and manage infrastructure more effectively, leveraging insights from the data to enhance planning and budgeting.
Watch Time ~27 minutes
The show is produced by Alumni Ventures, which has been recognized as a “Top 20 Venture Firm” by CB Insights (’24) and as the “#1 Most Active Venture Firm in the US” by Pitchbook (’22 & ’23).
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Creators and Guests
HOST
Mike Collins
CEO and Co-Founder at Alumni Ventures
Mike has been involved in almost every facet of venturing, from angel investing to venture capital, new business and product launches, and innovation consulting. He is currently CEO of Alumni Ventures Group, the managing company for our fund, and launched AV’s first alumni fund, Green D Ventures, where he oversaw the portfolio as Managing Partner and is now Managing Partner Emeritus. Mike is a serial entrepreneur who has started multiple companies, including Kid Galaxy, Big Idea Group (partially owned by WPP), and RDM. He began his career at VC firm TA Associates. He holds an undergraduate degree in Engineering Science from Dartmouth and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
GUEST
Daniel Pelaez
CEO & Co-Founder at Cyvl
Daniel Pelaez is Co-founder and CEO of Cyvl, a startup developing cutting-edge technology that enables governments and municipalities to better manage infrastructure assets such as bridges and roads.
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