Matthias Dantone
About Matthias Dantone
Matthias Dantone is a Founding Partner at Future Fund, focusing on early-stage investments in AI startups. He has held various roles in product management and machine learning across companies such as Scandit, Apple, and Google, and has an academic background in computer vision and machine learning.
Work at Future Fund
Matthias Dantone serves as a Founding Partner at Future Fund, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on early-stage investments, particularly in AI startups at the Seed and pre-seed levels. His expertise in the technology sector and experience in product management contribute to the strategic direction of the fund. Based in Sweden, Dantone is actively involved in fostering the AI startup ecosystem in the region.
Previous Experience at Scandit
Before joining Future Fund, Matthias Dantone worked at Scandit as Senior Director of Product Management from 2022 to 2024. During his tenure in Zurich, Switzerland, he was responsible for overseeing product strategy and development, leveraging his background in machine learning and computer vision to enhance Scandit's offerings in mobile computer vision technology.
Educational Background
Matthias Dantone earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Vision and Machine Learning from ETH Zürich, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he completed his Master’s degree in Computer Science at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München from 2005 to 2010. His academic training laid the foundation for his expertise in AI and machine learning, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Career Path and Internships
Matthias Dantone's career began with internships at various notable companies. He worked as a Research Intern at Mayachitra, Inc. in Santa Monica, California, from 2010 to 2011. He also completed a Summer Internship at Google in 2012 in Los Angeles. Additionally, he interned at BMW in Bayern, Germany, in 2009. These early experiences provided him with valuable insights into the tech industry and contributed to his professional development.
Experience at Apple and ETH Zurich
From 2019 to 2022, Matthias Dantone served as a Machine Learning Manager at Apple in the San Francisco Bay Area. His role involved leading machine learning initiatives and projects. Prior to this, he was a Postdoctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich from 2014 to 2015, where he continued his research in the field of machine learning. His work at ETH Zurich also included his time as a PhD Candidate from 2011 to 2014.