Erik Schwartz

Erik Schwartz is the Co-Founder and Chief AI Officer at Elysia.ai Labs, an AI consultancy focused on integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI into search technologies. He also serves as CEO and Founder of Schwaa, providing custom AI solutions that drive measurable return on investment for businesses. 
 

He is also the CEO and Founder of Schwaa, which offers custom AI solutions designed to deliver measurable return on investment (ROI) by aligning AI strategies with specific business goals.
 

He is a member of the AI Accelerator Institute, a network connecting AI infrastructure innovators.

Erik’s career spans over 20 years in technology, focusing on AI, information search, retrieval, and knowledge discovery. He has held senior executive roles at major global corporations, including Comcast, Elsevier, Microsoft, and Tricon Infotech. At Comcast, he led the development of a billion-scale video intelligence platform handling over 1 billion daily interactions. 
 

At Elsevier, as Vice President of Product Management, he led the creation of ScopusAI, an AI-based discovery platform that changed how academic research is conducted. At Microsoft, he served as Product Manager for Enterprise Search, defining strategic priorities for search products. At Tricon Infotech, as Chief AI Officer, he developed AI strategies and solutions to improve business decision-making and operational efficiency.
 

Erik began his career after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Trinity College-Hartford in 1994. His early roles included managing technical resources at PTFS and leading product management at Convera. He joined FAST Search & Transfer as Director of Product Management and transitioned to Microsoft, following its acquisition of FAST.

Erik Schwartz pursued studies in Electrical Engineering at Trinity College-Hartford, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1994. His academic foundation laid the groundwork for his future in the technology sector.
 

After completing his education, Erik embarked on his career in the tech industry. His first significant role was at PTFS, where he managed technical resources, overseeing IT, software engineering, and professional services. This experience helped him understand the critical relationship between technology infrastructure and business success. Over the next several years, Erik worked in various technical and leadership roles, refining his expertise in the field.
 

In 2004, Erik joined Convera as the Director of Product Management. He was responsible for leading all product management and marketing activities, defining product requirements, and developing strategies for product positioning. His ability to guide product strategy and his focus on the needs of the market made him a key player in the company’s success during his tenure.
 

Erik’s career reached a pivotal point in 2007 when he moved to FAST Search & Transfer, a company focused on information discovery products. He served as Director of Product Management, where he contributed to shaping the strategic direction of the company’s products. When FAST was acquired by Microsoft in 2008, Erik transitioned to Microsoft, where he served as a Product Manager for the Enterprise Search Team. Here, he set strategic priorities for Microsoft’s search products, with a particular focus on government solutions. This role solidified his reputation as a leader in search engine technology.
 

In 2010, Erik joined Comcast Cable as the Executive Director of Product Management. He led the development of a groundbreaking search and recommendation system, serving over a billion daily interactions. His work at Comcast revolutionised content discovery, allowing users to find what they were looking for through the TV remote, simplifying the user experience.
 

In 2018, Erik moved to Elsevier as Vice President of Product Management for Knowledge Discovery. At Elsevier, he spearheaded the development of ScopusAI, an AI and large language model (LLM)-based discovery platform that enabled academics and researchers to gain insights from a vast corpus of scholarly articles. His leadership in the development of ScopusAI helped redefine how the academic community interacts with knowledge, significantly improving research productivity worldwide. The platform's successful launch and rapid market adoption demonstrated Erik's ability to lead large-scale, innovative AI projects.
 

In 2024, Erik transitioned to Tricon Infotech, where he took on the role of Chief AI Officer. At Tricon, Erik was responsible for developing AI strategies and delivering AI-powered solutions to help businesses leverage technology for better decision-making and operational efficiency. His work at Tricon focused on using AI to drive business value by unlocking organisational knowledge and creating revenue-generating products through innovative AI discovery models.
 

Most recently, Erik co-founded Elysia.AI Labs in 2025, where he serves as the Chief AI Officer. Elysia.AI Labs is an AI consultancy that helps businesses deploy intelligent solutions aimed at automating workflows, enhancing customer engagement, and optimising business operations. Erik’s approach at Elysia is practical, focusing on real-world deployment and delivering measurable outcomes rather than theoretical concepts. Elysia.AI Labs works with leaders in various industries, helping them navigate the complexities of AI implementation and providing tailored solutions that meet specific business needs.
 

Throughout his career, Erik has demonstrated a consistent ability to integrate AI into large-scale systems, transforming industries such as academic research, content discovery, and enterprise solutions. His leadership has shaped several groundbreaking projects, and his work continues to influence the development and application of AI technologies.
 

Erik is currently focused on expanding Elysia.AI Labs, guiding businesses through the process of becoming AI-powered, and ensuring that AI solutions deliver tangible business results. His focus remains on helping leaders overcome the complexities of AI and move beyond just exploring its potential to achieving real, practical implementations.

Erik Schwartz’s vision is to make AI an accessible and valuable tool for businesses, helping them solve real-world problems. He believes that AI should not just be a concept but a practical solution that drives efficiency, innovation, and growth. Erik is committed to creating AI-powered systems that simplify complex processes, improve customer engagement, and help businesses make data-driven decisions. His goal is to ensure that AI is not only effective but also easily understood and deployed, empowering organisations to achieve tangible results without getting lost in the complexity of technology.

He was acknowledged for leading ScopusAI at Elsevier, which revolutionised academic research through AI-powered discovery. His work at Comcast on a billion-scale video intelligence platform has been widely praised for improving content discovery. Erik's leadership in AI strategy at Tricon Infotech and Elysia.AI Labs has also gained recognition for helping businesses effectively deploy AI solutions.