Omar Tawakol
Founder and CEO of Rembrandt, an AI-powered virtual product placement company; serial entrepreneur who founded BlueKai and Voicera and serves on The Trade Desk board and as a General Partner at super{set}.
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Jan 6, 2026 • 53min
Rembrand CEO Omar Tawakol - why product placement works better than traditional ads
Omar Tawakol, the founder and CEO of Rembrand, shares his insights on AI-driven virtual product placement. He explains why this approach outperforms traditional ads, highlighting the higher recall rates of virtual billboards. Discussing rapid international growth, he notes virtual placement's 10x expansion compared to the U.S. Omar also reveals common pitfalls for repeat founders and how to run effective meetings. Additionally, he explores the potential of AI in enhancing creative personalization and improving recommendation engines.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 57min
Episode 143: Omar Tawakol on Using AI to Scale Product Placement
Omar Tawakol, CEO of Rembrand and an ad tech innovator, dives into the transformative role of AI in advertising. He discusses the shift towards non-intrusive digital ads and how automation enhances virtual product placement. With insights on consumer preferences for seamless branding, Tawakol highlights the synergy between influencer marketing and AI-driven strategies. He also shares lessons on successful acquisitions and the evolving dynamics of retail media, emphasizing a significant shift towards content integration in advertising.
Jan 15, 2025 • 33min
Omar Tawakol, founder of BlueKai, talks about his new start-up Rembrandt that just raised $23 million for AI product placement
Omar Tawakol, founder and CEO of Rembrandt and former leader of BlueKai, dives into the fascinating world of AI product placement. He discusses the evolution of data privacy in advertising, balancing consumer control with targeted marketing. The conversation highlights Rembrandt's innovative approach to seamlessly integrate products into content, revolutionizing viewer engagement. Omar also critiques traditional advertising methods and explores the challenges and strategies within the complex landscape of tech governance and corporate transitions.
