Dag Kittlaus

Dag Kittlaus is recognized in the artificial intelligence industry as the co-founder and CEO of Siri Inc., the company that developed the first virtual personal assistant and advanced human-computer interaction through voice recognition technology. Following the acquisition of Siri by Apple, Kittlaus served as director of iPhone apps, where he oversaw Siri and speech recognition teams. His work in developing natural language interfaces has established him as a keynote speaker at conferences and corporate events, where he shares insights into the impact of AI and voice technology.

After Siri, Kittlaus co-founded and led Viv Labs as CEO, where he developed Viv, an AI platform designed for complex voice commands and accessible to developers. Viv Labs was later acquired by Samsung Electronics. Kittlaus’s career also includes roles such as vice president of consumer internet services at Telenor Mobile, where he introduced the first dynamic mobile home screen, and general manager at Motorola, where he launched the mobile application Screen3, which was adopted by major carriers globally. These roles highlight his ongoing contributions to mobile technology and artificial intelligence, and his expertise in ethical AI and user interfaces.

Kittlaus is also co-founder and CEO of Riva Health, a company focused on using mobile technology and AI to improve hypertension management and patient outcomes. He is frequently invited to speak on topics related to innovation, virtual assistants, and the future of AI. Kittlaus has shared his personal experience overcoming pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer, reflecting the resilience that characterizes his approach to entrepreneurship and technology leadership.