Eirene Seiradaki
About Eirene Seiradaki
Eirene Seiradaki serves as the Director of Research Partnerships at Borealis AI, where she has worked since 2017. With a strong academic background and extensive experience in research and business development, she focuses on fostering connections between Canadian universities and the AI industry while promoting diversity and inclusion in the field.
Work at Borealis AI
Eirene Seiradaki serves as the Director of Research Partnerships at Borealis AI, which is part of the RBC Institute for Research. She joined the organization as its first full-time employee, playing a crucial role in its foundational development. Since 2017, she has been responsible for creating global outreach strategies that connect Borealis AI with leading research centers in Artificial Intelligence. Seiradaki has also been instrumental in the launch and growth of Borealis AI's four research labs across Canada. In 2019, she designed and executed a workforce strategy that expanded the team from approximately 60 to 100 full-time employees.
Education and Expertise
Eirene Seiradaki holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Classics with a specialization in Ancient Economy from the University of Toronto. She also earned a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Classics with a History specialization from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Classical Philology from the University of Crete. Her academic background supports her expertise in research partnerships and her commitment to advancing Canadian academic excellence in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
Background
Before her current role at Borealis AI, Eirene Seiradaki held various positions in academia and business development. She worked at the University of Toronto for 12 years in multiple capacities, including Academic Teaching and Research Associate. Additionally, she served as the Manager of Research Partnerships at RBC Research Institute for 11 months. Seiradaki also has experience as a VP of Business Development at gotoClassroom and as an Academic Advisor at EDU Montreal, Google for Entrepreneurs/Startup Weekend.
Achievements
Eirene Seiradaki has contributed significantly to the field of Artificial Intelligence through her work at Borealis AI. She has been involved in initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion within AI ecosystems and supports mentorship programs for undergraduate students. Seiradaki participates in the Let's SOLVE It mentorship program and contributes to the Borealis AI Fellowships program, which aims to nurture the next generation of AI talent. Her efforts strengthen partnerships between academia and industry, fostering collaboration and innovation.