Sebastian Thrun
Founder at Udacity, Inc.
Profile
Sebastian Thrun is the founder of Crossing Minds, Inc. (founded in 2016) and Udacity, Inc. (founded in 2011) where he holds the title of Director.
Dr. Thrun is also the founder of X Development LLC, Waymo Holding, Inc., Cresta Intelligence, Inc...
Dr. Thrun's current job(s) include being the Chief Executive Officer at Kitty Hawk Corp., Director at AliveCor, Inc., Director at Nimble Robotics, Inc., Research Professor at Stanford University (since 2009), and Treasurer & Member at Robotics Science & Systems Foundation.
Dr. Thrun's former job(s) include being an Independent Non-Executive Director at Credit Suisse Group AG (2014-2016), Director at Credit Suisse AG, Director at Lighthouse AI, Inc., Principal Engineer at Google LLC, and Senior Advisor at CRV LLC (2009-2010).
Dr. Thrun's education history includes a graduate and doctorate degree from the University of Bonn and an undergraduate degree from the University of Hildesheim (conferred in 1998).
Sebastian Thrun active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/12/2008 |
Udacity, Inc.
 Udacity, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Udacity, Inc. provides online higher educational courses. The firm offers online courses in computer science, mathematics, general sciences, programming and entrepreneurship. The company was founded in June 2011 by Sebastian Thrun, David M. Stavens and Michael Sokolsky and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Founder | 01/06/2011 |
| Robotics Science & Systems Foundation | Treasurer | - |
Kitty Hawk Corp.
 Kitty Hawk Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Kitty Hawk Corp. operates as a technology company. It engineers, designs and builds aircraft. The firm develops Kitty Hawk Flyer which is a all-electric aircraft. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Crossing Minds, Inc.
 Crossing Minds, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Crossing Minds, Inc. develops and operates software platform for artificial intelligence. Its product Hai, is a platform of cultural discovery, Hai generates custom, personalized recommendations in categories ranging from music, books, movies, TV shows, podcasts and videos games - with further channels in development such as restaurants, travel activities, alcohol and more. The company was founded by Alexandre Robicquet, Emile Contal and Sebastian Thrun in 2016 and is headquartered in Stanford, CA. | Founder | 01/01/2016 |
AliveCor, Inc.
 AliveCor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services AliveCor, Inc. develops mobile heart monitoring system. It offers kardia mobile that provides people with suspected or diagnosed heart conditions, and those at risk of heart conditions. The company was founded by David E. Albert, Bruce Satchwell, and Kim Barnett and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Nimble Robotics, Inc.
 Nimble Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Nimble Robotics, Inc. is a robotics company, which grasps and manipulates objects and using this technology to reinvent the robotic fulfillment center. It offers automated end-to-end piece-picking, sorting, and packing solutions for eCommerce order fulfillment. The company was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Cresta Intelligence, Inc.
 Cresta Intelligence, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cresta Intelligence, Inc. owns and operates as a enterprise software company. The firm’s products include guided selling responses, real-time coaching, workflow automation, and visibility and control for managers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Founder | - |
Former positions of Sebastian Thrun
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| CREDIT SUISSE GROUP AG | Director/Board Member | 29/04/2016 |
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Training of Sebastian Thrun
| University of Bonn | Doctorate Degree |
| University of Hildesheim | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Credit Suisse Group AG
 Credit Suisse Group AG Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Credit Suisse Group AG is a holding company, which engages in the provision of financial services. It operates through the following four divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Bank, Swiss Bank and Asset Management and four geographic regions: Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Asia Pacific, and Americas. The Wealth Management division offers comprehensive wealth management and investment solutions, tailored financing, and advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) and high net-worth (HNW) individuals and external asset managers. The Investment Bank division offers a broad range of financial products and services focused on client-driven businesses and also supports Credit Suisse’s Wealth Management division and its clients. The Swiss Bank division offers comprehensive advice and a wide range of financial solutions to private, corporate, and institutional clients in Switzerland. The Asset Management division offers investment solutions and services globally to a broad range of clients, including pension funds, governments, foundations and endowments, corporations, and individuals. The company was founded by Alfred Escher on July 5, 1856 and is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. | Finance |
Google LLC
 Google LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Google LLC engages in the operation of internet portal and search index website. It provides online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, and software solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence E. Page and Sergey Mikhaylovich Brin on September 4, 1998 and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
Credit Suisse AG
 Credit Suisse AG Investment ManagersFinance Credit Suisse AG is an investment management firm headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. The firm was founded in 1856 and was acquired by UBS Group AG (SWX: UBSG) from Credit Suisse Group AG in 2023. Credit Suisse manages global and regional portfolios, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles for governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide. They also offer private banking and wealth management, investment banking, and corporate and business support services. | Finance |
CRV LLC
 CRV LLC Investment ManagersFinance Charles River Ventures, Inc. is a venture capital firm founded in 1970. The firm is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. | Finance |
AliveCor, Inc.
AliveCor, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services AliveCor, Inc. develops mobile heart monitoring system. It offers kardia mobile that provides people with suspected or diagnosed heart conditions, and those at risk of heart conditions. The company was founded by David E. Albert, Bruce Satchwell, and Kim Barnett and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
X Development LLC
 X Development LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Alphabet, Inc., X Development LLC conducts research and development in a range of non-conventional fields. The company is based in Mountain View, CA. The company was founded by Yoky Matsuoka, Sebastian Thrun. | Commercial Services |
| Robotics Science & Systems Foundation | |
Kitty Hawk Corp.
Kitty Hawk Corp. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Kitty Hawk Corp. operates as a technology company. It engineers, designs and builds aircraft. The firm develops Kitty Hawk Flyer which is a all-electric aircraft. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Sacramento, CA. | Electronic Technology |
Lighthouse AI, Inc.
 Lighthouse AI, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Lighthouse AI, Inc. develops software applications that enable home owners to monitor their properties through mobile phones. The company was founded by Alex Teichman and Hendrik Dahlkamp in 2014 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. | Technology Services |
Waymo Holding, Inc.
 Waymo Holding, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Waymo Holding, Inc. operates as holding company that engages in developing of autonomous vehicles. The company is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Crossing Minds, Inc.
Crossing Minds, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Crossing Minds, Inc. develops and operates software platform for artificial intelligence. Its product Hai, is a platform of cultural discovery, Hai generates custom, personalized recommendations in categories ranging from music, books, movies, TV shows, podcasts and videos games - with further channels in development such as restaurants, travel activities, alcohol and more. The company was founded by Alexandre Robicquet, Emile Contal and Sebastian Thrun in 2016 and is headquartered in Stanford, CA. | Technology Services |
Cresta Intelligence, Inc.
Cresta Intelligence, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Cresta Intelligence, Inc. owns and operates as a enterprise software company. The firm’s products include guided selling responses, real-time coaching, workflow automation, and visibility and control for managers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Technology Services |
Nimble Robotics, Inc.
Nimble Robotics, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Nimble Robotics, Inc. is a robotics company, which grasps and manipulates objects and using this technology to reinvent the robotic fulfillment center. It offers automated end-to-end piece-picking, sorting, and packing solutions for eCommerce order fulfillment. The company was headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Producer Manufacturing |
Udacity, Inc.
Udacity, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Udacity, Inc. provides online higher educational courses. The firm offers online courses in computer science, mathematics, general sciences, programming and entrepreneurship. The company was founded in June 2011 by Sebastian Thrun, David M. Stavens and Michael Sokolsky and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA. | Technology Services |
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