Eli Zelkha
American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and professor (1950-2017)
Elias "Eli" Zelkha (May 4, 1950 – January 8, 2017) was an Iranian-American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and professor. He was the inventor of ambient intelligence, an idea from computer science to create an environment of machines that meaningfully interact with people. He studied at Colgate University and Stanford University.
Eli Zelkha | |
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 Zelkha at a panel discussion on Ambient Intelligence | |
| Born | Elias Zelkha May 4, 1950 Tehran, Iran |
| Died | January 8, 2017 (aged 66) Woodside, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Colgate University, Stanford University |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, venture capitalist, professor |
| Known for | Ambient Intelligence |
Zelkha was born in Tehran, Iran and he was of Jewish faith. He was married to Alice and had three children.
Zelkha died on January 8, 2017 in Woodside, California at the age of 66.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Elias Zelkha". Palo Alto Online. January 8, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2017.
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