David Rose is an MIT lecturer, inventor, and five-time entrepreneur who envisions future products and businesses enabled by design and new technology. His work spans various domains, blending creativity with cutting-edge innovation to transform how we interact with the world.
In his first book, “Enchanted Objects,” David explored how everyday items can be imbued with intelligence and connectivity. He founded and sold several companies, including Vitality, which introduced the GlowCap, a cellular-connected pill cap, Ambient Devies, and Ditto Labs, an AI-driven computer vision company.
As VP of Vision Technology at Warby Parker, he led the use of AI to improve eye tests and virtual try-ons.
David is known for translating complex technologies into intuitive products, helping businesses thrive during digital disruption. His innovative approach has earned him recognition in both academic and commercial sectors.
David’s work has been featured at the New York Museum of Modern Art, and covered in The New York Times, WIRED, and The Economist. His home was showcased in a New York Times video titled “The Internet of Things,” highlighting inventions, such as a Google Earth coffee table, Skype cabinetry, and a Mrs. Weasley’s clock-inspired doorbell. He even made John Stewart laugh during his appearance on The Daily Show.
Currently, as the CEO of LOOKOUT, where his team is using AI and augmented reality to reinvent safe marine navigation. He has taught at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, the MIT Media Lab, and the MIT School of Architecture, and contributes to Forbes, sharing insights on technological advancements.
David is an accomplished singer, sailor, and proponent of micromobility commuting on an electric cargo-bike.
I first met David playing pickleball at my local Brookline Coolidge Park court - where else does one meet people these days? I had earlier noticed his parked cargo bike while walking Remi and was intrigued. I always thought that when I would finally meet such a rider it would be an MIT guy. Confirmed! A wonderful eclectic conversation ensued. He knew MIT's Media Lab remarkable Michael Hawley, who helped inspire and encouraged me to create Convisero and I was certain this would become a promising relationship. David might finally even be the person to enable me to create the graphic visualization I've dreamed of to make our increasingly complex Convisero network accessible, Phase one, I've introduced LOOKOUT to another of my wonderful network friends, Jim Gilbert, who is very interested in a conversation with David to learn more.