Igor Jablokov, CEO and Founder of Pryon Features at 79°West Hub

January, 15th, 2025

By Jenna Dunning (referenced "Founders Forum Igor Jablokov, CEO and Founder, Pryon")

Meet the Founder of Pyron

Igor Jablokov is the CEO and founder of Pryon, an artificial intelligence (AI) company focused on shrinking the distance between information and the human mind. He was named an “Industry Luminary” by Speech Technology Magazine and previously founded Yap, the world’s first high-accuracy, fully automated cloud-based voice recognition platform. Yap’s technology became the foundation for products such as Alexa, Echo, and Fire TV. Earlier in his career at IBM, Jablokov served as a Program Director, where he led the team that designed the precursor to Watson and developed the world’s first multimodal web browser.

Jablokov Visits 79°West

A little over a year ago, Igor Jablokov took the stage at 79°West Innovation Hub as a guest speaker, sharing insights from his remarkable entrepreneurial journey. In a candid and engaging conversation, he offered valuable perspective on building and scaling groundbreaking technology companies, while also pulling back the curtain on the realities behind success. From pivotal breakthroughs to hard-earned lessons, Jablokov openly discussed the challenges, setbacks, and defining moments that shaped his path. His visit exemplified what 79°West does best—bringing visionary leaders into the community to inspire meaningful dialogue, spark new ideas, and connect local innovators with real-world experience.

A Candid Conversation with Igor Jablokov

In a featured article by Innovate Carolina, Igor Jablokov was asked a wide-ranging series of questions about his work, spanning both personal and technical topics—including whether he struggles with imposter syndrome. He shared that, like many people who have achieved career success, he does experience imposter syndrome.

Another notable response from the automation pioneer revealed a more personal preference: given the choice, Jablokov said he would gladly live without a phone, joking that his favorite smartphone feature is “the power button.”

Innovate Carolina's Programming

With the constantly growing world of artificial intelligence it is important to keep up with industry professionals like Jablokov and Innovate Carolina has monthly programming to help you do so. Learn about the latest tech, major breakthroughs and what security features to look out for during the first Technical Renaissance of mankind. For more information about Igor Jablokov click here!

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