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Cristóbal ValenzuelaCristóbal Valenzuela

Cristóbal Valenzuela

Co-founder & CEO / Runway

Cristóbal Valenzuela is the Chilean-born co-founder and CEO of Runway, an AI research company building the next generation of creative tools, particularly for audiovisual content. He is recognized as a leading figure in generative AI, with Runway's tools having been used in Oscar-winning films. Valenzuela is also a developer and artist, focused on lowering the barrier of entry for filmmakers and fostering a new creative class.

ITP, New York University
Chile
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LinkedInLinkedIn11.7K
TechnologyArtificial IntelligenceEntrepreneurshipCreative Tools
Runway (2018)
Company Founded
11.7K
LinkedIn Followers
5+ years
Years as CEO
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Work Experience

RunwayRunway
Runway

Co-founder & CEO

Dec 2018 - Present
Responsibilities
https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-runway-gwm-1
New York UniversityNew York University
New York University

Researcher

Jun 2018 - Feb 2019
Position
Researcher

Education

New York UniversityNew York University
New York University

ITP

2016 - 2018
Field of Study
ITP
Universidad Adolfo IbáñezUniversidad Adolfo Ibáñez
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez
2008 - 2012
Education
N/A

Key Facts

Current Role

Co-founder and CEO of Runway, a leading AI research company focused on creative tools.

Background

Chilean-born technologist, software developer, and artist.

Key Contribution

Runway's tools, including Gen-1 and Gen-2, are widely used in film and media production.

Education Focus

Alumnus of NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP).

Expertise Profile

Cristóbal Valenzuela is a visionary leader at the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative arts, driving the development of generative AI tools that are reshaping the film and media industries.

Technology & Research
Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AIMachine LearningAI Research
Industry Focus
Creative ToolsFilmmakingAudiovisual ContentDigital Art

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