Jesse Schmidt
Neuroscience & AI Researcher, Instructor, and Consultant., Healthcare AI Consultant
About
Jesse Schmidt is a San Francisco-based interdisciplinary innovator at the forefront of Neuro x AI x Health, blending rigorous neuroscience and psychopharmacology research with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to pioneer systems that enhance human connections, mental health, and scientific discovery through deeply embodied, cybernetic models of the mind. Holding a BSc in Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience—earned cum laude with coursework spanning psychopharmacology, behavioral neuroscience, sensory processes, biochemistry, and biophysics—plus a Master of International Business, Schmidt has published research on topics like fear responses and methamphetamine effects while transitioning into AI applications for complex human systems. Passionate about biophysics, neurotech, bioengineering, consciousness, psychedelics, and mental health, he is currently building a stealth startup in wearable technology to expand the "adjacent possible" across disciplines, advocating for ethical, human-centered innovation that bridges brain science with transformative AI tools for wellness and cognition.