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Declan Clowry

Declan Clowry

AI CTO & Product Manager building tech for social impact

Tokyo, Japan
Joined March 2026

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Declan is an accomplished AI CTO and Product Manager with over 10 years of experience, demonstrating a strong track record in building, launching, and selling technology solutions across Japanese and European markets. His expertise spans business development, product management, and strategic growth. intch+1
He is a Co-Founder and CTO of Social AI, a startup dedicated to social impact through AI, specifically focusing on transforming English education with responsible AI. This venture highlights his commitment to leveraging technology for underserved communities and tackling real-world problems beyond pure commercial incentives. socialai
During his tenure as a Deployment Strategist at Palantir Japan, Declan played a crucial role in developing and implementing data workflows and strategies for clients across various sectors. His responsibilities included leading the COVID vaccine supply chain system, heading the healthcare incubator in the UK, and spearheading new ventures in Japan, showcasing his leadership in complex data and AI deployments. intch+2
An innovator in fuzzy searching, Declan Clowry is a co-inventor of a patent for 'Fuzzy searching and applications therefor' assigned to Palantir Technologies. This patent details a method and system utilizing prefix tree data structures for identifying both exact and approximate string matches, reflecting his deep technical contributions in data processing and information retrieval. justia
Declan possesses a unique interdisciplinary academic background from the University of Oxford, holding both an M.Sc in Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology and a B.A. in Human Sciences with a 1st Class honor. His studies encompassed a broad range of subjects including genetics, evolution, animal behavior, demography, anthropology, ecology, and archaeology, providing him with a holistic and analytical perspective. signalhire
He has a demonstrated history in public sector consulting and analytics from his roles at NHS Improvement, where he managed and implemented costing standards for healthcare providers and developed technical guidelines. He also provided SQL coding support and taught SQL, indicating strong analytical and communication skills in public service contexts. intch+1
Beyond his professional and academic pursuits, Declan has a diverse range of interests including music, where he has released original music, played bass in a band, and even acted in a music video. He is also a keen reader, as evidenced by his Goodreads profile, and was involved in rowing during his university years. soundcloud+5

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Declan is an avid reader, with a Goodreads profile showing 48 books read and an interest in literary fiction. goodreads

Declan is involved in music, having released music on SoundCloud under Declan Clowry and previously as a bass player in the band ReD:HaZe. He also starred in a music video for '1Eyedman'. soundcloud+3

He participated in rowing during his time at the University of Oxford, competing in races with Jesus College Boat Club. ac+2