Table Ronde with Marc Bellemare (Cohere x Reliant AI)

Marc G. Bellemare is one of the rare AI leaders who has conquered every stage of the journey—from groundbreaking research to a multimillion-dollar exit. Over 20 years, he has published 70+ scientific papers, written two books, helped build DeepMind’s original research group, and led reinforcement learning at Google Brain—where his work helped shape modern AI. In 2023, he co-founded Reliant AI and raised $13.5M to transform how global biopharma companies use scientific data. Just three years later, Reliant was acquired by Canadian AI unicorn Cohere, where Marc is now VP of Modelling. This is a must-attend conversation for founders who want to build world-class technology, raise serious capital, and turn an ambitious idea into an industry-defining company. We’ll discuss: Turning frontier research into a scalable business Winning customers in AI and biopharma Raising millions from Canada Building toward a strategic acquisition Where the next massive AI opportunities are What is Table Ronde? Table Ronde hosts live conversations with $100M founders, CEOs, investors, and operators who’ve built great companies. Real stories, lessons, and connections for the next generation of builders.