Dustin W. Carr, Ph.D., is a talented engineer and inventor aiming to channel his extensive technical expertise in the realm of artificial intelligence. Owning a portfolio of over 25 issued patents across diverse fields, he has extensive skills in innovation and effective problem-solving. Proficient in a wide range of programming languages including Python, Node, JavaScript, Remix, Rust, C, and C++, he has the versatility to develop robust software solutions and is particularly skilled at incorporating AI into the development process.
An influential figure in the fields of MEMS, nanofabrication, and optical sensors, Dustin has held significant leadership roles, demonstrating expertise in design, assembly, and testing of intricate systems, significantly boosting operational efficiency and productivity in numerous organizations. Dustin has a distinguished academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University. To the AI field, Dustin brings a comprehensive suite of expertise and a proven trajectory of innovation and leadership. His ambitious pursuit of opportunities in AI and his unparalleled skill set position him uniquely to create and steer groundbreaking solutions in the industry.
Dustin's distinguished career is underpinned by a robust academic foundation with a Ph.D. in Physics from Cornell University and a B.S. in Mathematics from Oklahoma State University. As he pivots into the AI field, Dustin brings a comprehensive suite of expertise and a proven trajectory of innovation and leadership. His ambitious pursuit of opportunities in AI and his unparalleled skill set position him uniquely to create and steer groundbreaking solutions in the industry.
From opera stages to AI algorithms, Evan Marie has never met a box she was willing to stay in. A classically trained vocalist turned tech founder, she is the female co-founder and majority shareholder of DarkViolet.ai and the co-creator of Lumi Forge, platforms built on the radical idea that technology should elevate human potential instead of replacing it.
With over two decades of industry experience, Evan leads the design and development of groundbreaking platforms that challenge conventional content consumption. Her expertise spans UI/UX design, graphic design, and sophisticated machine learning models, making her a true innovator in AI-powered interactive experiences.
Lumi Forge represents her boldest vision: transforming content into immersive, interactive learning experiences that move audiences beyond passive consumption toward active learning and meaningful growth. The platform empowers authors, educators, creators, and thought leaders to transform their work into interactive journeys, reclaiming media from passive scrolling and restoring depth and transformation to learning.
Her vast experiences give her a distinctive vantage point. The same brain that builds machine learning models also asks the big questions: What does it mean to be human in an AI world? How do spirituality, technology, and consciousness actually intersect? She brings pattern recognition from operating at the intersection of art, technology, education, and human development, along with the unflinching willingness to examine what we're told versus what's actually true.
Evan approaches projects holistically with passionate commitment to making transformative learning accessible to diverse audiences. As a pioneering figure in AI innovation deeply invested in humanity waking up to its own potential, she remains eager to push the boundaries of what's possible in reshaping how people learn, grow, and connect.