About The Virtual
Human Economy
About
Natalie Monbot
Natalie Monbiot is a pioneering thought leader and builder in AI and virtual human technology, based in New York. She brings unique insights to the intersection of human potential and technological advancement, consistently identifying and capitalizing on transformative opportunities before they emerge.
As an early architect of the virtual human category, she co-founded Hour One, scaling it to over 1,000 AI avatars and establishing the first framework for individuals to monetize their digital twins. This hands-on experience building one of the industry's foundational companies shaped her vision of the Virtual Human Economy - a transformative era where AI and virtual human technology amplify human potential, unlocking new productivity, creativity, and meaning. Today, she helps organizations navigate and capitalize on this emerging future through strategic advisory, speaking, and thought leadership.
The Virtual Human Economy Framework
The Virtual Human Economy (VHE) is a transformative framework where AI and virtual human technology amplify human potential, unlocking new productivity, creativity, and meaning. This vision emerged from hands-on experience building one of the first virtual human platforms and implementing solutions across global enterprises.
Through pioneering achievements like creating the first compensated AI news anchor and transforming enterprise operations at Berlitz, Natalie has demonstrated how the VHE can create tangible value while keeping humanity at the center. As an advisor to Blue Tulip Ventures and early advisor to Influential's successful $500M exit, she continues to guide organizations in identifying transformative opportunities in this space.
Category Pioneer
Co-founded one of the earliest AI video and virtual human startups, creating the AI video category. First to enable real-world compensation for individuals using AI twins, pioneering a new model for human-AI collaboration. Built platform to 1,000+ AI avatars, and millions in annual revenue, demonstrating scalable virtual human implementation.
Strategic Advisory
Co-founded one of the earliest AI video and virtual human startups, creating the AI video category. First to enable real-world compensation for individuals using AI twins, pioneering a new model for human-AI collaboration. Built platform to 1,000+ AI avatars, and millions in annual revenue, demonstrating scalable virtual human implementation.
Impact Driver
Pioneered enterprise adoption of AI video and virtual instructors, demonstrating transformative business impact at Berlitz. Scaled implementation to 20,000 AI-generated videos and 8 virtual instructors, delivering $300k in cost savings while unlocking 12 months of human capacity.
Thought Leadership
Introduced Virtual Human Economy framework through TEDx talk, drawing on founder experience to envision human-AI collaboration future. Featured in WSJ, Bloomberg, MIT Tech Review. Regular keynote at Fortune, Web Summit, advancing industry understanding of AI's role in human advancement.
The Virtual Human Economy: A New Era of Human-AI Collaboration
Recent Talks
Natalie is a sought-after speaker at global conferences and industry events, sharing her vision for the future of AI, virtual humans, and the Virtual Human Economy.
Regular keynote speaker at global technology and innovation conferences including Web Summit, Fortune AI Brainstorm, SXSW Interactive, SXSW EDU,Collision Conference, Abundance 360, and Cannes Lions, addressing topics ranging from AI innovation and virtual humans to the future of human-machine collaboration.
