Hassan Murad

Food Waste Summit 2026

Hassan Murad

Co-founded Intuitive AI with Vivek Vyas

Hassan Murad

Hassan Murad co-founded Intuitive AI with Vivek Vyas in 2017, driven by a vision of a zero-waste world. Growing up in Pakistan, he witnessed the damaging effects of waste on local ecosystems, inspiring him to merge his passions for robotics, AI, and sustainability to tackle the global waste crisis.

As CEO of Intuitive AI, Hassan leads the development of Oscar Sort, the AI Recycling Assistant that boosts recycling accuracy up to 96%, increases diversion rates, and reduces CO₂ emissions. Under his leadership, Intuitive AI partners with global organizations including Pepsi, Amazon, and Coca-Cola, helping them cut contamination, improve recycling outcomes, and achieve ambitious sustainability goals.

Hassan remains committed to advancing AI in waste management, with the goal of doubling recycling rates and significantly reducing carbon emissions worldwide.

Biography

As Executive Chef Director of Nutrition Services for Cheney Public Schools since 2015, LJ has revolutionized K-12 dining by creating scratch-made, nutritious meals while championing sustainable practices to minimize food waste. His innovative approaches inspire students to embrace healthy, eco-conscious food choices. Beyond schools, LJ consults nationwide, collaborating with early childhood programs, the Washington Fire Chiefs Association to integrate sustainable menus into fire stations, and the Department of Defense to educate military families. As the founder of Richland Community College’s Culinary Arts Institute, he empowered future chefs to prioritize sustainability.
On the panel, LJ will share practical strategies to combat food waste, drawing on his servant leadership philosophy and culinary expertise. Using food as a universal language, he’ll challenge attendees to rethink waste through purpose-driven solutions, from community kitchens to institutional reforms, inspiring actionable change for a more sustainable future.

Sessions

2/24/26
9am-Rising Collection Costs- Celebrity Ballroom

2/25/26
11am- Food Waste in Education- Celebrity E