Johnny Chang
AI expert, entrepreneur, and co-founder focused on education
johnny-chang
Palo Alto, California
Joined August 2025
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Johnny Chang is a highly accomplished student and entrepreneur in the AI and robotics space, holding degrees from top universities (Stanford MS, UIUC BS with highest honors). His academic career is marked by high GPAs (3.9 and 4.0) and engagement in cutting-edge research. modolearning+2
He is a serial co-founder, notably leading Modo Learning (PearX), an organization dedicated to AI upskilling and adoption strategies for teams. He has experience leading AI programs for thousands of professionals. modolearning
Johnny is deeply committed to the intersection of AI and education, having founded AI x Education, a think tank and newsletter with a large educator following. He also co-hosted 'The AI Espresso' and previously taught Stanford's flagship AI courses. aixeducation+3
His research interests lie in large language models, natural language processing, and robotics, with publications in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and presentations at humanoid robotics conferences. google+2
Johnny has a strong background in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, evident from his roles as Co-Founder/President at Stanford Founders, Zero2One UIUC, and Illinois Entrepreneur Hub, as well as being a DeepTech Fellow at Clear Ventures and Technical Founder Fellow at Cardinal Ventures. clear
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Chess: Contextual harnessing for efficient sql synthesis
January 1, 2024Research on contextual harnessing for efficient SQL synthesis.
A Study of Shared-Control With Bilateral Feedback for Obstacle Avoidance in Whole-Body Telelocomotion of a Wheeled Humanoid
January 1, 2023A study on shared-control with bilateral feedback for obstacle avoidance in telelocomotion of a wheeled humanoid.
Specifying target objects in robot teleoperation using speech and natural eye gaze
January 1, 2023Research on specifying target objects in robot teleoperation through speech and natural eye gaze.
A Student’s Plea: An Open Letter to Educators About AI
An open letter discussing a student's concerns about the future of education in relation to AI.
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Oct 28, 2025
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