Safari AI's vision is to Automate Action of the leading companies in the physical economy, from Entertainment, Live Venues, QSR's, Retail and beyond. The company uses computer vision AI to Measure, Alert and provide AI-generated Recommendations at the operations of leading enterprises such as Merlin/Legoland, 7-11, Tanger Outlets, Charlotte Hornets, Tennessee Titans, and more.
Safari AI is founded by Ali Vahabzadeh, who has a meaningful exit under his belt and has managed large, high-performing Go To Market and Engineering teams. The company is headquartered in Miami with the Engineering team co-located in Vancouver.
You're excited to build a product and invent a market that hasn't existed before. You read documentation first and are not afraid to ask for help when uncertain. You're looking to take ownership/run a singular project and take advantage of the freedom and culture an early stage startup can provide. You are looking to see through the fluff of the modern AI landscape and explore new ways of achieving measurable ROI. Enjoy a small team size ~10, project team of 1-3.
Our computer vision platform turns existing camera infrastructure into real-time operational intelligence for large venues such as stadiums, airports, theme parks, casinos, and smart infrastructure.
As Safari AI expands beyond founder-led sales, we are building a Strategic Partnerships function to accelerate distribution through the ecosystems already embedded in these environments — including video management systems, camera manufacturers, system integrators, ticketing platforms, venue operators, smart infrastructure providers, consulting firms, PE and infrastructure investors, and architecture and engineering firms.
Identify, develop, and manage strategic relationships across the venue and infrastructure ecosystem. Create distribution through joint go-to-market motions, technology integrations, referral pipelines, co-selling, and strategic introductions into owner, operator, and investor networks.
Work with Safari AI product and engineering teams to identify integration opportunities — VMS platforms, infrastructure systems, venue operations tools — that reduce deployment friction and increase product value.
Develop frameworks for partner onboarding, co-marketing, joint sales strategies, and referral motions across both technical and professional partners.
Build relationships with consulting firms, PE and infrastructure funds, and architecture and engineering firms that influence capital allocation, technology selection, and venue design before an end customer formally enters a buying process.
Experience in sports venues, infrastructure technology, smart buildings, security technology, consulting, infrastructure investing, architecture, engineering, or enterprise SaaS is a plus.
Why bet on Computer Vision and Safari AI?
Safari AI, fka curbFlow, delivers cutting-edge Computer Vision AI solutions that empower enterprise clients to monitor and analyze their physical operations in real-time using their own camera systems. With the flexibility to seamlessly integrate with any modern IP camera, we can apply our wide range of algorithms to start gathering essential data for our clients within days.
Our sophisticated data analytics have been trusted by industry leaders such as Taco Bell, Merlin Entertainments (the parent company of Legoland), Manhattan Mini Storage, JBG Smith (landlord for Amazon HQ2), Goodwill, Brightline, and many more. We provide invaluable insights, from pedestrian and vehicle counts, throughput and live wait times to heatmapping asset utilization, vehicle classification, and license plate recognition. These insights not only enhance operational efficiency but also boost revenue and drive cost savings.
Since our inception, Safari AI has successfully raised $13 million in funding, with notable investments from General Catalyst, Initialized, and other esteemed partners.
