Samer Obeidat

Samer (Sam) Obeidat (29 October 1985) is a Jordanian-Canadian AI product mastermind, creative technologist, strategist, and senior advisor to several Fortune 500 companies and governments. With over two decades of experience in fintech, hedge funds, AI investment management, edtech, AI management consulting, defense, and digital humans, Sam has been at the forefront of advancing AI-driven solutions across various industries. He is the founder of World AI X Ventures, an AI research and development holding company specializing in cutting-edge AI products, services, and strategic leadership.
==Early Life and Education==
Sam Obeidat was born and raised in Dubai. His entrepreneurial father greatly influenced his career trajectory. Sam pursued Applied Chemistry at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, where he also immersed himself in financial trading and analysis, studying the CFA program materials to deepen his understanding of financial markets.
He later earned a Master of Global Management (MGM) from Royal Roads University, where he researched and published several works on deep learning-driven investment management and how AI can manage global investment portfolios. As of 2024, Sam is pursuing a doctoral degree, focusing on the factors influencing successful AI adoption in large organizations. He developed an AI Readiness Assessment framework, which has been implemented in over 32 organizations across Canada, MENA, and Europe.
Career in Fintech, AI, and Investment Management Sam’s career spans over two decades, beginning in fintech, hedge funds, and investment management. He foresaw the disruption of human-driven financial trading by AI and shifted his focus toward developing AI-based investment solutions. This vision led to the creation of Investifai, a deep learning-based technology designed to manage global investment portfolios using tactical asset allocation.
In collaboration with PhD experts, Sam published the significant paper ""Adaptive Portfolio Asset Allocation Optimization with Deep Learning"" in 2018. He has also contributed to Entrepreneur magazine with his article ""Five Ways Artificial Intelligence Is Disrupting Asset Management"".
In 2018, Sam founded Stallion AI, which later evolved into World AI X Ventures. This AI-focused company specializes in research and development across multiple sectors, including defense, education, and AI management consulting. One of the company’s notable initiatives is the creation of World AI School, a no-code AI platform launched in 2024 to teach machine learning to students and children.
Contributions to AI and Strategic Leadership Sam Obeidat has provided strategic leadership in the development of over 30 AI strategies for elite organizations across Canada, Europe, the UAE, KSA, Jordan, and beyond. His mission is to empower over one million individuals to become AI Citizens, giving them the tools and knowledge to navigate and contribute to an AI-driven society. In addition, Sam is leading the development of GeminaiX, a project that focuses on creating decentralized digital replicas of human professionals. This initiative is part of his vision to reshape the AI economy and foster a future where AI augments human potential.
==Awards and Recognition==
Throughout his career, Sam Obeidat has earned several prestigious awards, including:
* Founder Award from Royal Roads University
* Leadership Award from Royal Roads University
* Recognition Award from the Ministry of Economy, UAE
==Publications==
* The AI Citizen (2021, 2024)
* ""Adaptive Portfolio Asset Allocation Optimization with Deep Learning"" (2018)
* Articles on AI’s impact on financial markets, including contributions to Entrepreneur magazine
Philosophy and Thought Leadership Sam’s intellectual pursuits are influenced by philosophers and AI pioneers such as Marvin Minsky and Joscha Bach. He regularly contemplates profound questions about consciousness, the universe, and the intersection of technology and human evolution. He shares his reflections through his platform, AI2071.com, which explores the future of AI and its societal implications.
A proponent of the first principles approach, Sam believes that effective leadership requires aligning big-picture thinking with attention to detail. He actively engages in breaking complex problems down into their fundamental elements to drive innovation and progress.
Challenging the Status Quo in the Age of AI While governments are designed to improve the lives of their citizens and companies drive the global economy, Sam challenges whether these institutions are prepared for the rapid changes brought on by AI. As AI increasingly takes over decision-making, Sam argues that if governments and corporations fail to evolve, they risk creating systems that serve a select few, leaving many struggling to find relevance in an AI-driven economy. His focus is on reshaping these structures to ensure that human well-being remains at the core of the AI revolution.
==References==
Category:Jordanian businesspeople
Category:1985 births
Category:Artificial intelligence
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