A Silicon Valley Visionary Shaping the Future of AI
Hassan Uriostegui is a Mexican-American technologist, author, and AI pioneer whose work has touched over 40 million users worldwide. Recognized by the United States government with the prestigious EB1A visa for individuals of extraordinary ability, Hassan's career spans groundbreaking innovations in mobile video technology, AI-human interaction, and visual effects for Hollywood films.
EB1A Extraordinary Ability Recognition
In 2020, Hassan was granted U.S. Permanent Residency through the EB1A category—reserved for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. This recognition is awarded to only 0.1% of visa applicants.
- Published works of major significance (4 books on AI consciousness)
- Original contributions to the field (Patents, first-of-kind mobile technologies)
- Judging the work of others (Industry expert, VES Member)
- High remuneration for services (Silicon Valley executive roles)
- Lead/critical role in distinguished organizations (CTO, Principal Architect)
From pioneering real-time video filters a decade before Snapchat to building AI systems that have processed over 200,000 therapeutic conversations, Hassan continues to push the boundaries of what's possible at the intersection of human creativity and artificial intelligence.