Daphne Koller

Daphne Koller is an Israeli-American computer scientist and entrepreneur recognized for contributions to machine learning, including probabilistic graphical models. She co-founded Coursera, an online learning platform, and later founded Insitro, where she serves as founder and CEO. Koller has held academic appointments in computer science and has been influential in advancing data-driven approaches to complex problems. Her work spans research, education, and industry, helping shape modern applications of artificial intelligence. Through her leadership roles, she has promoted wider access to technical education and the use of computational methods in scientific discovery.