At 29, I find myself at the forefront of tackling one of the world's most pressing issues: waste management. My journey began at 23 when I co-founded Intuitive AI, inspired by my upbringing in India and my co-founder's experiences in Pakistan. We saw the immense challenge waste poses to our communities and planet, not as an insurmountable problem but as an opportunity for innovation.
Our brainchild, Oscar, an AI-powered platform, was born out of a need to revolutionize the traditional, inefficient methods of waste management. By introducing technology into the sector, we aimed to solve the perennial confusion around waste disposal. Oscar doesn't just sort waste; it educates users, improving the accuracy of waste disposal significantly and propelling institutions toward a sustainable, zero-waste future.
Under my leadership, Intuitive AI has seen remarkable growth. We've expanded our reach across North America, Europe, Asia, and South America, collaborating with giants like Amazon Fresh, Meta, HSBC, Tim Hortons, and Citibank to name a few. Our presence spans five continents, with Oscar units deployed in key locations such as airports, universities, stadiums, and corporate offices, making a significant impact on waste disposal practices.
Our achievements are not just measured in growth but in the behavioural change we've instigated. Oscar's influence has doubled the accuracy of waste disposal, preventing over 600,000 instances of improper disposal and significantly reducing contributions to landfills. With over 100 billion data points collected, we've created the world's most extensive waste dataset, offering unprecedented insights into global waste patterns.
As we plan to triple Oscar's presence, I'm motivated by the prospect of steering us closer to a zero-waste future.