Machine Learning Company Infinia ML Partners With Duke University to Help Emerging Entrepreneurs Make Business Impact

Innovative undergraduate instruction will equip future engineers, entrepreneurs and startups to strategically leverage machine learning in business

Infinia ML, an advanced machine learning company that delivers automation solutions and predictive analytics to enterprise businesses, today announced a partnership with Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering to integrate machine learning into the school’s entrepreneurial instruction.

Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, engineering students will attend lectures on machine learning from Infinia ML leaders including CEO Robbie Allen and executive chairman Mike Salvino. In addition, Infinia ML will work with Dukestartups to implement machine learning in their businesses. Infinia ML’s endeavors will support the work of Steve McClelland, Duke Engineering’s entrepreneur in residence leading undergraduate entrepreneurship efforts.

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“Machine learning is an evolving and important tool that’s changing how businesses approach and solve problems,” says McClelland. “Understanding its strengths, limitations and opportunities helps entrepreneurs deliver unique solutions, value and services to customers. Duke students will benefit from access to Infinia ML’s experience in applying these tools to solve real-world problems.”

With this partnership, supported by a $25,000 contribution from Infinia ML, the company builds on its significant Duke University connections. The company is a spin-out from the machine learning lab of Lawrence Carin, PhD, professor of electrical and computer engineering and vice provost for research at Duke. Other Blue Devils on the Infinia ML team include Assistant Professor Ricardo Henao, visiting Faculty Member Hongteng Xu, PhD graduate Ya Xue, and Postdoctoral Associate Ikenna Odinaka.

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“Machine learning is driving business value across a wide variety of industries and use cases, but we believe the most exciting applications are yet to come,” said Infinia CEO Robbie Allen. “We’re excited to help the next generation of Dukeentrepreneurs build the next generation of machine learning solutions, products, and businesses.”

“The opportunities this partnership will provide dovetail perfectly with our strategy to increase student interactions with industry practitioners so that they are well exposed to real-world situations and problems while at Duke Engineering,” said Ravi Bellamkonda, the Vinik Dean of the Pratt School of Engineering.

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