Chenwei "Vivi" Deng, Tacite.AI
I was inspired by my father, who built several businesses from the ground up. Growing up in a business family taught me how innovation, courage, and responsibility intertwine. After he passed away, I made it my mission to carry on his entrepreneurial spirit — not only by rebuilding our family legacy but also by launching ventures that create real impact. For me, entrepreneurship isn’t just a career path; it’s a way to turn creativity and purpose into something that improves people’s lives.
Chenwei "Vivi" Deng, Class of 2026
One of my proudest moments was when scientists and doctors told me how exciting our Local AI solution was — and how it could significantly improve their productivity, efficiency, and ability to serve more patients accurately. Hearing professionals validate that our technology could make their daily work faster and more precise made me realize the real-world impact we were creating. It was the moment I felt our innovation truly mattered.
How Did You Come Up With The Idea For Your Business?
My co-founders and I realized a major gap in the market for industry-specific AI solutions. While working closely with scientists and healthcare professionals, we kept hearing their frustration with the hallucinations and limitations of current generic AI tools. They needed a reliable, locally optimized system that truly understood their workflows and data sensitivity. That insight inspired us to build Local AI — a domain-specific AI platform designed to deliver accuracy, privacy, and real-world utility for professionals who can’t afford much errors.
Tacite.AI
Website
Industry
AI and Healthcare
Mission
Our mission is to empower scientists, doctors, and professionals with intelligent, locally optimized AI tools that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and trust. By developing domain-specific AI systems that truly understand each industry’s unique needs and data context, we aim to accelerate innovation, improve decision-making, and create technology that genuinely supports human expertise.
Year Founded
2025