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Bridging the gap

Customer insights meet cutting-edge AI.

Ali Awad is an AI entrepreneur and enthusiast with a deep, PhD-level academic background in AI-based computer vision. He has published research, released datasets, and spent years turning hard AI problems — like image enhancement and object detection — into tools that work in the real world.

At BlinkFree, Ali leads product and engineering. From conversations with users to rapid prototyping and lightning-fast deployments, the mission is clear: transform ordinary CCTV systems into an intelligent security assistant that sees, analyzes, and never blinks.

"Leadership centers on clarity, craftsmanship, and speed. Building tight-knit teams that stay close to customers, learn relentlessly, and deliver products that raise the bar."
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Ali Awad, Founder & CEO
Ali Awad
Founder & CEO
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