Testimonials

I really like Jonathan’s ‘thinking out of the box’ approach which led to a much better result than tackling the problem the standard way. Overall, he is a great advisor and very knowledgeable about ML and AI. He really cares about the projects he’s supervising, goes beyond focusing on just one specific problem and considers the whole picture which makes him so great to work with. Jonathan originally supervised my university project which is why I reached out to him when I was looking for advice on my current work project at Freetobook. Machine learning is a new area for the company, therefore I sought to get some academic consultations when solving a very complex problem. We agreed on weekly consultations which were essential in getting the project to its current stage where it is ready for user testing. I have learned a lot about all the things to consider when working on an ML based product.

I met Jonathan during a ML masterclass where he was coaching industry leaders on the recent advances in AI. The course was well-structured with a clear focus on business applicability. I joined the course during my work as Director of Data in a successful startup in the academic publishing industry. Through Jonathan’s input we were able to ship intelligent product functionality as part of a SaaS platform that is used by tens of thousands of researchers around the world. Jonathan is a great teacher, his ability to adapt to my pre-existing knowledge and needs was instrumental in giving me a much deeper insight into ML than I had before. I was able to leverage this new found knowledge and apply it to real-world business problems.

I first met Jonathan when he was running a machine learning masterclass, aimed at industry leaders incorporating mainstream AI into their daily business activities. At the time, I was the CTO of a very successful post Series B startup, in the Silicon Valley, that I’d founded from my academic work. He ran his course so well that it not only accelerated the adoption of AI into the product, but also helped us co-author a research manuscript that made its way into the nature portfolio of journals! Jonathan and I have since stayed in touch and meet regularly to discuss everything from life, to academia, to current industry trends, to the future of AI. His breadth of knowledge and uncanny ability to apply and implement the latest technologies to solving business problems is unparalleled. Cheers to a great mentor, advisor, and friend!

I had the pleasure of working with Jonathan as a freelance Business Development Consultant from June 2024 until our acquisition by HuggingFace in April 2025. Hired to position our open-source humanoid robot Reachy 2 as a credible platform for Embodied AI research, Jonathan exceeded expectations with his strategic mindset, technical expertise, and ability to engage top-tier academic labs. During his mission, Jonathan helped us transition from cold prospecting to initiating high-impact collaborations, laying the groundwork for partnerships and potential research publications, significantly enhancing Reachy 2’s visibility in the AI and robotics community. What set Jonathan apart was his ability to bridge academia and industry. His insights into the competitive landscape and proactive suggestions - such as accelerating AI demos to showcase Reachy 2’s capabilities - were invaluable. While working only 4 to 6 hours per week for us, Jonathan delivered consistent results, maintained clear communication, and provided actionable recommendations that shaped our strategy. Jonathan's entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation were evident in his approach. He challenged us to refine our processes and position Reachy 2 as a benchmarking platform for Embodied AI. His ability to navigate complex challenges and build meaningful relationships made him an exceptional collaborator. I highly recommend Jonathan to any organization seeking a forward-thinking professional with expertise in AI, robotics, and business development. His unique blend of technical knowledge, strategic vision, and execution skills makes him a standout consultant.