Shaping the Future of Privacy in AI

The Privacy Vanguard Institute emerged from a recognition that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence necessitates an equally advanced approach to privacy and ethics.

Our Vision

Privacy is not an add-on or an afterthought—it is the keystone of ethical innovation. At PVI, we envision a world where AI empowers individuals, institutions, and societies while respecting the integrity of personal data.

Privacy-First Design

We champion AI architectures that embed privacy at every level, prioritizing encryption and differential privacy.

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Facilitating partnerships between government, industry, and advocacy groups for comprehensive solutions.

Ethical Innovation

Developing frameworks that ensure AI advancement aligns with privacy protection and societal values.

Our Story

The Privacy Vanguard Institute emerged from a recognition that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence necessitates an equally advanced approach to privacy and ethics. As AI transforms industries and governments, it also presents challenges that demand thoughtful, interdisciplinary solutions.

PVI brings together a diverse network of experts—spanning academia, industry, government, and advocacy—united by a shared commitment to developing privacy-first AI solutions. This institute thrives at the intersection of disciplines, leveraging insights from technologists, policymakers, and human rights advocates.

2020

Foundation

PVI was established as a response to growing privacy concerns in AI development.

2021

Global Expansion

Launched international partnerships with leading research institutions.

2022

Policy Impact

Contributed to landmark privacy legislation and industry standards.

2023

Innovation Hub

Established the Privacy Vanguard Accelerator program.

Our Impact in Numbers

Driving meaningful change in privacy-first AI development through research, collaboration, and innovation.

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Our Leadership

Meet the team of seasoned leaders whose diverse expertise spans technology, data science, advocacy, and product innovation.

Albert Thompson

Albert Thompson

Founder and CEO

A seasoned tech startup CEO with over 20 years of experience in AdTech and MarTech.

Gini Resnick

Gini Resnick

Co-Founder and Chief of Staff

25 years in marketing, data, and market research to spearhead development of privacy-first AI solutions

Shaoor Munir

Shaoor Munir

Chief Data Officer

Primary data scientist behind Alice AI. Focus on privacy-preserving technologies, machine learning, data science.

Emeka Kalu

Emeka Kalu

Chief Technical Officer

A seasoned product leader and data scientist with over 40 years of experience.

Mercedes Purinton

Mercedes Purinton

Project Manager - ALICE AI

Over a decade of experience in HR, technology, sales, product sales, digital marketing.

Phil Sura

Phil Sura

Business Development

Introduced VIN walkaround videos to over 10,000 dealerships and managed significant automotive.

Muaz Mabool

Muaz Mabool

Sr. Data Scientist

Senior Data Scientist and AI Consultant with expertise in Generative AI, Computer Vision, and LLM fine-tuning

Our Approach

PVI operates with the rigor of a research institution and the pragmatism of an action-oriented think tank. Our methodologies bridge the gap between theoretical and practical solutions.

Privacy-First Design

We champion AI architectures that embed privacy at every level, from algorithm development to deployment.

End-to-end encryption protocols
Differential privacy implementation
Federated learning techniques
Zero-knowledge proof systems

Cross-Sector Collaboration

Effective privacy-first solutions demand engagement across government, advocacy, and industry.

Public-private partnerships
Academic research collaboration
Industry working groups
Policy maker engagement

Policy Innovation

We work alongside legislators and regulatory bodies to develop frameworks that protect individual rights.

Legislative framework development
Compliance guidelines creation
Standards development
Best practices documentation

Real-World Application

Theory without application fails to meet today's challenges. Our projects deliver practical impact.

Pilot program implementation
Performance monitoring
Impact assessment
Continuous improvement

Mission & Values

To drive privacy-first innovation by fostering collaboration among policymakers, technologists, and advocates, ensuring that AI advancements enhance societal well-being without compromising trust or integrity.

Transparency

Operating with openness and clarity, fostering trust among stakeholders.

Collaboration

Uniting diverse perspectives to create comprehensive solutions.

Ethical Innovation

Developing technologies that prioritize humanity and integrity.

Trust

Building systems that inspire confidence across all sectors.

Inclusivity

Ensuring privacy-first AI benefits are accessible to all.