Jordan Jacobs is a venture capital investor at Radical Ventures who co-founded multiple cornerstone institutions in Canada's AI ecosystem including the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Layer 6 AI, which was acquired by TD Bank where he became Chief AI Officer. He curates conversations with top AI scientists like Geoffrey Hinton and Jeff Dean through events like Radical Talks at NeurIPS, positioning himself as a bridge between frontier researchers and commercial AI founders while helping establish Toronto as a global AI center.

• Deep reverence for academic pedigree and the founding figures of the industry. Frequently moderates and promotes high-level discussions with pioneers like Geoffrey Hinton and Fei-Fei Li, suggesting a preference for founders with strong research backgrounds or scientific rigor.
• Strong conviction in spatial intelligence and 3D generative worlds as the next evolution of technology. This is highlighted by significant enthusiasm for Fei-Fei Li's startup, World Labs, and robotics companies like Covariant that bridge the gap between digital AI and the physical world.
• Focus on enterprise-grade, secure AI infrastructure rather than just consumer applications. Consistently champions Cohere for its focus on data security for governments and businesses, positioning it as a serious alternative to competitors for professional use cases.
• Interest in hard tech and deep science where AI solves biological or material problems. Spoke highly of Aspect Biosystems for using AI and 3D bio-printing to cure Type 1 diabetes in animals, describing the pitch as sounding like sci-fi turned reality.
• Championing the Canadian technology ecosystem, specifically Toronto and Montreal, as a global hub for innovation. Often highlights local successes like Waabi and Xanadu, and engages with government officials to bolster the region's reputation in the global market.
• Belief in a macro shift where AI overtakes traditional software, moving beyond static applications to systems that constantly learn. Supports this thesis with investments in companies like Hebbia and You.com that fundamentally change how information is searched, cited, and retrieved within organizations.