A Privacy-First Video Standard
Sigen AI helps organizations unlock the hidden value in corporate video footage—without violating privacy laws. The Vancouver startup transforms raw video from cameras, drones, and other sources into structured, privacy-compliant datasets by replacing sensitive content with masked or synthetic data.
Valuable footage is often discarded due to strict laws like FOIPPA, PIPA, and GDPR. That’s a missed opportunity for AI training and analytics in areas like smart cities, autonomous vehicles, and robotics. By turning unusable video into clean, compliant datasets, Sigen AI helps clients tap into new revenue streams while staying on the right side of regulation.
From Footage to Fortune
What they’ve done: Sigen AI has been busy building momentum. They’ve secured a $100K contract with Invest Ottawa, lined up over $400K in LOIs, and filed a full PCT patent for their object-level video anonymization tech. Strategic partnerships with companies like Axis AB, 3Deye, FileMarket, and Datachain AI are helping them scale fast. They’re also alumni of top accelerators—Techstars (’24) and Creative Destruction Lab (’23)—and have taken the stage at major events like SXSW and Web Summit Vancouver.
Why NVBC: They’re not just chasing a win—they’re chasing growth. The competition is a launchpad to sharpen their story, attract investors, and connect with the mentors and early adopters driving BC’s innovation economy forward.
Up Next: The AI startup is zeroing in on landing their first five strategic customers and validating their go-to-market approach. Long-term, they’re aiming for product-led growth—fuelled by a never-ending supply of security footage just waiting to be transformed into privacy-safe, AI-ready data.
Built in BC, Backed by Community
BC’s startup scene has earned a reputation for its depth, collaboration, and authenticity—and for Sigen AI, it’s been the ideal place to grow. Foresight Canada gave them early momentum, with Kirk Hamilton providing consistent, clear-eyed support. At SFU VentureLabs, Dave Thomas has been a steady sounding board, offering tactical advice that sticks. And through Creative Destruction Lab Vancouver, they’ve sharpened their model with input from some of the country’s top minds. In a province where founders root for each other, Sigen AI is proud to call BC home.
Meet the Team
Alexander Kurtynin, CEO & Co-Founder
Fun Fact: Alexander sails for fun.
Alexey Iskrov, CTO & Co-Founder
Fun Fact: Alexey windsurfs for fun.
Igor Kolos, CPO & Co-Founder
Fun Fact: Prefers dry land; built a house in 21 days.
Alisa Gagina, COO & Founding Employee
Fun Fact: Alisa used to teach swimming and occasionally still races fish for fun.
Company Cheatsheet:
City: Vancouver
Founded: Launch of Sigen AI: January 9, 2024 (Legal Incorporation: June 9, 2020)
Sector: Privacy-Preserving AI / Computer Vision
