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- Nick Lazares: Senior AdviserPast Role: Admirals Bank, Founder, Chairman & CEO
- Sam Carilli: Chief Data Scientist
Kopernicus AI is an AI-native vendor discovery and analysis platform that transforms how procurement teams approach strategic sourcing. The platform leverages advanced AI and a massive dataset of over 10 billion proprietary, audit-grade data points to provide instant, data-rich intelligence on over 3 million suppliers. This enables procurement
professionals to shorten their research and vendor selection cycles from weeks to mere seconds.
Key Features and Technology At the core of Kopernicus AI's offering is its ability to deliver quantitative, consulting-grade analysis with unprecedented speed. The platform provides tools for custom sector creation, market mapping, and precise vendor scoring, allowing for a comprehensive and data-driven approach to procurement. A key innovation is the proprietary "Koformance Score," a data-driven indicator of a company's strategic strength, similar to a credit score for business health. This allows for quick and effective assessment of vendor resilience and performance.
Mission and Vision The company's mission is to become the indispensable AI-driven intelligence layer that empowers every global procurement team to operate at the "speed of insight." Kopernicus AI aims to unlock strategic advantages for its clients through instant, data-rich vendor discovery and market foresight.
Company Information Founded: 2014
Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, United States
Team: The company was founded by a team of experts in data, finance, and analytics, with multiple successful ventures and exits.
Lin Wang: Chief Executive Officer Mike Kyriacou: Chief Product Officer Jamie Frech: Chief Operating Officer / Chief Marketing Officer Sam Carilli: Chief Data Scientist