Abou Laraki
About Abou Laraki
Abou Laraki is a seasoned professional in the fields of business and artificial intelligence, currently serving as the VP of Business & AI Strategy at ACV Auctions and as Co-founder & CEO of Monk AI. He holds multiple master's degrees and has extensive experience in operations research, venture capital, and teaching in prestigious institutions.
Current Role at ACV Auctions
Abou Laraki serves as the VP of Business & AI Strategy at ACV Auctions, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on integrating AI-driven solutions to enhance the automotive industry. His expertise in business strategy and artificial intelligence plays a crucial role in advancing the company's objectives.
Experience at Monk AI
Abou Laraki is the Co-founder and CEO of Monk AI, a company he established in 2019. Monk AI specializes in artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies, particularly for vehicle condition evaluation. Under his leadership, the company has developed innovative solutions that leverage AI to improve operational efficiency.
Educational Background
Abou Laraki holds multiple Master's degrees in relevant fields. He completed a Master's in Engineering, Machine Learning & Technological Innovation at École Polytechnique. He also earned a Master's in Applied Mathematics & Industrial Engineering from Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Nancy. Additionally, he studied Innovation & Entrepreneurship as a Visiting Student Researcher at the University of California, Berkeley.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current roles, Abou Laraki gained diverse experience in various positions. He worked as an Operations Research Scientist at Allopneus.com for eight months in 2014-2015. He also served as a Venture Capital Investor at Bpifrance for eleven months in 2017 and as a Data Analyst at BAKOUNINE for three months in 2015. His early career included an internship as an Engineer Intern at MAROCAPRES in 2014.
Teaching Experience
Abou Laraki has been involved in academia as a Head Teaching Assistant at École Polytechnique since 2018. In this capacity, he teaches courses related to artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship, contributing to the education of future innovators and leaders in technology.