Early Life
Amnon Shashua was born in Ramat Gan, Israel, on May 26, 1960, to parents of Iraqi origin. From a young age, he displayed a strong interest in computers, a field still in its early stages of development. He attended the ORT school in Givatayim for early education in computer engineering.
Rise to Success
Shashua's career took off in 1999 when he co-founded Mobileye. The company, headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel, developed advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving solutions. Mobileye's technology is used by major automotive manufacturers worldwide. In 2017, Intel acquired Mobileye for approximately $15.3 billion, with Shashua remaining as CEO. Mobileye then went public again in 2022.
Key Business Strategies
Shashua's business strategies have centered on innovation in computer vision and machine learning. He evolved his academic research into a vision system to detect vehicles using a camera and software, pioneering the use of EyeQ chips. Mobileye has formed strategic partnerships with automotive companies and expanded its product offerings. Shashua's focus is also on AI ventures and has founded AI21 Labs, One Zero digital bank, and Mentee Robotics.
Philanthropy
Shashua is involved in various philanthropic activities through the Shashua Family Foundation. He and his family have donated approximately $60 million to charitable causes.