Kian Katanforoosh works at the intersection of AI, skills intelligence and human potential. He co-created the widely adopted Deep Learning Specialization on Coursera and teaches at Stanford University alongside Andrew Ng. He has received the Walter J. Gores Award and the Stanford Centennial Teaching Award and has been named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and 30 Under 30 All Stars in Education. Originally from France, he brings a global perspective shaped by his Iranian heritage and career in Silicon Valley.