Hayden AI, a leader in vision AI and edge solutions for smart cities, has announced the appointment of Marty Beard as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member, effective immediately. Based at the company’s San Francisco headquarters, Beard brings extensive experience in scaling enterprise technology companies to accelerate Hayden AI’s mission of enhancing urban mobility and safety.
Marty Beard named CEO and Board Member of Hayden AI, effective immediately.
Beard’s expertise includes leading alwaysAI, BlackBerry, and roles at Oracle.
Hayden AI’s vision AI platform enforces transit and bike zones globally.
Appointment aims to scale Hayden AI’s growth in the smart city market.
Technology improves public transit safety and efficiency in major cities.
Supported by TPG’s The Rise Fund for continued innovation and expansion.
Marty Beard’s appointment as CEO positions Hayden AI to capitalize on its patented vision AI and edge processing platform. With a proven track record, Beard previously served as Co-Founder and CEO of alwaysAI, a computer vision platform focused on real-time applications for edge devices. His tenure as Chief Operating Officer at BlackBerry saw a strategic pivot from hardware to security software, and he held executive roles at LiveOps, Sybase, and Oracle. “Marty brings the right combination of operational expertise, strategic clarity, and deep technology experience to lead Hayden AI into its next chapter,” said Lisa Schule, Chair of the Board at Hayden AI.
Hayden AI’s technology is transforming urban environments by enabling cities and transportation agencies to enforce dedicated transit and bike zones. Its automated camera enforcement platform, deployed in major U.S. and European cities, ensures bus lanes, bike lanes, and bus stops remain clear, resulting in safer and more reliable public transportation. Beard’s leadership is expected to accelerate the company’s growth in the $748 billion smart city market, building on recent milestones like a $90 million Series C funding round led by TPG’s The Rise Fund. “AI is transforming public safety, and we’re excited to support Hayden AI as they lead that shift — now with Marty driving the next chapter of growth,” said Steve Ellis, a Managing Partner of TPG’s The Rise Fund.
Beard’s appointment follows Hayden AI’s recognition as one of America’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2024 by TIME Magazine and its consistent presence on the GovTech100 list. “I’m honored to join Hayden AI at such an exciting time in the company’s growth,” said Beard. “Hayden AI is already making a major difference in cities across the country – improving transportation safety and efficiency through its impressive vision AI platform and strong customer partnerships. I look forward to working with the team to accelerate growth and expand the reach of our technology.” With Beard at the helm, Hayden AI aims to expand its customer base, including major transit agencies like New York’s MTA and Los Angeles Metro, and further innovate in areas like traffic congestion prediction and urban asset monitoring.
The appointment of Marty Beard as CEO marks a pivotal moment for Hayden AI as it continues to pioneer AI-driven solutions for smarter, safer, and more sustainable cities. With a focus on scaling its vision AI platform and strengthening global partnerships, Hayden AI is poised to redefine urban mobility under Beard’s leadership.
At Hayden AI, we’re pioneering real world problem solving powered by AI. Cities use our mobile perception system to speed up transit and make streets safer.
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