4x Pillars is a globalAI startup committed to making AI accessible and impactful for everyone.
We’re a team of passionate researchers, engineers, and entrepreneurs dedicated to developing AI solutions that solve real-world challenges, transform industries, and improve lives. Through collaboration and a human-centric approach, we’re building a future where AI benefits all of humanity.
Our Team
Meet the 4x Pillars team – the driving force behind our mission to make AI work for everyone
Zia Tahseen
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
With over 20 years of experience across diverse industries in Europe and Asia, Zia is a seasoned leader in finance and business strategy. As a CFA and Chartered Accountant with an MBA from the University of Amsterdam, Zia brings extensive knowledge in international markets, business partnerships, and corporate finance. At 4x Pillars, Zia spearheads our strategic direction, roadmap development, investor relations, and key partnerships, ensuring we remain focused on a future without boundaries.
Giorgos Kalaitzis
Athens, Greece
Driven by a passion for technology and its potential to solve humanity's greatest challenges, Giorgos is an experienced entrepreneur and digital enthusiast. Giorogo's 15+ years of experience in web technologies, ecommerce, and digital marketing, combined with an MBA from HULT International Business School, provide a strong foundation for leading 4x Pillars' online presence. Giorgos oversees the development of our platform, user experience, and online marketplace, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for our community.
Aqeel Arshad
Munich, Germany
A true maker at heart, Aqeel is passionate about leveraging technology to create impactful solutions. With 10 years of experience in the automotive and semiconductor industries and an MSc. in Communication Engineering from TU Munich, Aqeel brings valuable expertise in wire sensor networks, edge AI, and machine learning to 4x Pillars. Aqeel leads our product development efforts and cultivates strategic technical alliances, ensuring we remain at the cutting edge of AI innovation.
Usman Nazir
Lahore, Pakistan
With a Ph.D. in deep learning from the University of Leeds, Uzman's expertise spans computer vision, machine learning, and remote sensing. Recognized with a Facebook CV4GC award, Uzman leads our machine learning research and cultivates valuable academic alliances, ensuring our work remains grounded in cutting-edge research and ethical considerations.
Atria Ong
