David Kanter is a Founder, Board Member, and the Executive Director of MLCommons where he helps make machine learning better for everyone through the MLPerf benchmarks and innovative datasets. He has 16+ years of experience in semiconductors, computing, and machine learning. He founded a microprocessor and compiler startup, was an early employee at analytic database pioneer Aster Data Systems, and has consulted for industry leaders such as Intel, Nvidia, KLA, Applied Materials, Qualcomm, Microsoft and many others. He has served as a litigation consultant for >10 clients.