Tech Desk 
May 22, 2024
InnovateGPT CEO George Stavrakakis and InnovateGPT CTO Rupert Walsh have collectively accumulated over 40 years of experience in various executive roles at Microsoft in Australia.
George Stavrakakis held positions across Education, Government, and the partner ecosystem, including being part of Microsoft Australia's senior leadership team, while Rupert Walsh served as one of the tech giant's global CTOs in AI.
In its first year, InnovateGPT has incubated and launched 13 AI startups, including SkillsGPT and RedGridGPT, and invested over $15 million in its portfolio.
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Robert Marolda's appointment as CEO of SpatialGPT highlights his more than nine years of experience at Microsoft, especially in Modern Work and Security. His pivotal role in launching Microsoft's E5 Security in Australia contributed to ongoing growth. Recently the Director of Corporate & Commercial Sales at VMware, Marolda's CEO appointment underscores his strong leadership, positioning SpatialGPT for future expansion.
SpatialGPT is developing AI-powered solutions using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Microsoft Copilot, Apple Vision Pro, JigSpace, and other technologies to assist organisations in transforming how spaces are constructed, managed, and utilised.
The solutions aim to boost operational efficiency by enhancing precision, minimising delays, and optimising costs and will include virtual reality walkthroughs for early design decisions, real-time progress tracking with automated reporting, and advanced data collection for risk mitigation and insurance claims.
SpatialGPT will initially focus on billion-dollar projects in the construction industry, offering a suite of AI-powered copilot solutions to optimise construction workflows. It will then expand into education, healthcare, and retail, reimagining how spatial environments in these critical industries are used.
Stavrakakis and Walsh believe their combined decades of technology engineering experience, including leading AI innovation at Microsoft, will help SpatialGPT unlock billion-dollar opportunities in several industries.
