Ariel Seidman — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

CEO and Co-Founder of Bee Maps (Powered By Hivemapper)
Founder of Hivemapper
Co-founder of Gigwalk
Created the fastest-growing map project ever, using AI, real-time data, and edge computing
Grew Yahoo! Maps to 90% market share

Biography

Ariel Seidman is the CEO and Co-Founder of Bee Maps and the Founder of Hivemapper. He is focused on rethinking traditional mapping through the application of physical AI, real-time data, and edge computing, aiming to create an open mapping network.

Seidman's experience in mapping dates back to his time as Director of Product Management at Yahoo!, where he grew Yahoo! Maps to 90% market share. This experience highlighted the high costs associated with traditional mapping.