Speaker Profile

Josh Gwyther is the CEO of Owl AI and an innovative technology leader with a 25-year track record of driving technical breakthroughs. Previously leading Generative AI engineering initiatives within Google, he has now transitioned that deep expertise into the high-stakes world of professional sports. Josh pioneered the industry's first "Sports-Grade Truth" platform, successfully deploying live AI decision support at the Winter X Games. There, his team executed under live broadcast pressure, predicting podium finishers and delivering immediate, impartial scoring data.

Josh has since secured partnerships with multiple professional leagues and is scaling Owl AI's platform to provide leagues with real-time, objective, and audit-ready outcomes. Josh is building the essential infrastructure for the next generation of fair play. He is dedicated to solving critical governance challenges for leagues while unlocking new opportunities for fan engagement.

In 2025 Owl AI secured $11 million in seed funding to scale the company's mission.