Ariel Seidman, CEO and Co-Founder of Hivemapper, is a mapping innovator with experience at Yahoo! and founder of Gigwalk. In this engaging discussion, he delves into the complexities of building decentralized maps and how Hivemapper has already captured 20% of the world's geography. Ariel contrasts traditional mapping methods with modern crowdsourcing and AI advancements, highlighting the potential of decentralized physical infrastructure networks. He also shares insights on how contributors can earn while driving and the future of live mapping technology.
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Early Curiosity Shapes Career
Ariel Seidman grew up curious about spatial layouts and maps from a young age, fascinated by how cities and transport systems are structured.
His early interest in maps influenced his career path, leading him to significant roles in mapping technology.
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How Google Won Maps Race
Digital maps rely heavily on expensive, low-refresh satellite and street-level imagery data.
Google gained an edge over Yahoo by scaling unique data collection through Street View cars, enabling richer maps.
insights INSIGHT
Cameras Create Fresher Maps
GPS-based mapping like Waze gives speed and traffic data but misses the cause of traffic issues.
Cameras everywhere can deliver fresher, more detailed map data including reasons behind changes.
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Ariel Seidman is the CEO & Co-Founder of Hivemapper, a decentralized mapping community that relies on a network of drivers, AI trainers and advanced technologies to create the world’s freshest map.
A seasoned expert in the field, Ariel's journey began over a decade ago at Yahoo! Search and Maps, where he garnered invaluable experience in building maps at scale. Motivated by the inefficiencies of traditional methods, he embarked on a mission to revolutionize global mapping. Prior to Hivemapper, Ariel founded Gigwalk, a pioneering location-based data collection firm that transformed mobile devices into lucrative tools for data gathering, earning recognition from Fast Company as a Top 10 Mobile Innovation Company. With his extensive background and unwavering commitment to innovation, Ariel continues to shape the future of mapping technology.
In this conversation, we discuss: - The difficulties of building digital maps - Google vs. Yahoo maps in early 2000s - Maps are clear sources of truth - Decentralized maps - AI in crypto - Creating the world's freshest global map - Building AI models to train date and perform map QA - Getting paid to drive with a dash-cam - DePIN - touching real markets and industries - Hivemapper has already mapped 20% of the world
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