Technion Trailblazers: Jonathan Spitz on Transforming Industry with AI
Published by blogs.timesofisrael.com on February 13, 2026.
The magnitude of artificial intelligence’s potential can cloud our imagination when trying to understand its specific real-world impact. Fortunately, the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology and its expansive network of alumni around the world are working each day to ensure that its potential is honed for good and advance true transformation that we can see with our own eyes.
One such alum is Jonathan Spitz, founder of AI start-up GaussML. He leverages physical AI—the new frontier of AI innovation that will bring about a future where robots are our helpful friends, rather than the villains of science fiction. I recently spoke with Jonathan about what inspired him to bring much-needed new technology to an overlooked industry and how his years at the Technion shaped his future.
Michael: Knowing you’ve been acquainted with the American Technion Society (ATS) in the past, it’s great to reconnect and chat in more depth! To reflect on when you started at the Technion many years ago, can you tell me more about what inspired you to pursue your studies in Haifa?
Jonathan: Yes, it’s great to have the opportunity to share my story! I remember fondly my internship in Palo Alto while I was a student at the Technion and my first introduction to ATS while I was there.
Read the rest of Jonathan’s answer and the full interview transcript at blogs.timesofisrael.com.
This interview is part of a blog published by former ATS CEO Michael Waxman-Lenz.
