Raquel Urtasun
Dr. Raquel Urtasun is a renowned AI researcher and entrepreneur, known for her pioneering work in autonomous vehicles. She previously held a faculty position at the University of Toronto before founding Waabi, a company focused on advancing self-driving technology. Urtasun has played a critical role in the integration of AI into transportation, contributing to innovations that enhance vehicle safety and efficiency.
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Raquel Urtasun is the founder and chief executive officer of Waabi Innovation Inc. and a University of Toronto computer science professor.
Young tech-hopefuls are building their own AI experience to land internships as university courses try to catch up
Canada· 2026-06-22
Raquel Urtasun is the CEO and Founder at Waabi, leading the development of autonomous vehicles.
Waabi launching robotaxi fleet with Uber after raising US$750-millionCanada· 2026-01-28
Raquel Urtasun is the chief executive officer and founder of Waabi Innovation Inc.
Waabi closes in on US$750-million financing, valuing driverless truck company at US$3-billionCanada· 2025-12-10
Raquel Urtasun, another U of T professor, worked for Uber Technologies Inc. before founding Waabi.
Meta AI research head, Joelle Pineau, leaving companyCanada· 2025-04-01
