I’m a tenth-generation local, San Jose founder's descendant, who traded my carpentry tools for the chaos of Silicon Valley. Co-creating 10 startups with brilliant teams has been equally challenging and rewarding. We've bootstrapped SaaS to $10M+ ARR scaling to a $28.6M Series A, patented ATTN.LIVE's “Attention Engine”, and launched a digital-asset community that reached a nine-figure market cap within six days. Whether lecturing at universities or advising platforms with a billion downloads, I bridge innovation with compliance: Capital ↔ Code ↔ Congress. Long before boardrooms, I found my purpose in the 4,000+ volunteer hours I logged with NGOs. Today, I’m grateful to have a seat at the table where the future is created. When provided with this influence, my prayer is to be a leader known for his joy, love, hope, and courage.

INFLUENCE
• Recognition: Honored by the Global AI Council with the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 4,000+ hours of volunteer work with NGOs like World Vision, International Justice Mission and Salvation Army.
• Attention: Primetime TV interviews. 100+ keynotes at major tech events on four continents. Hosted digital communities reaching millions through X.com Spaces. 1,000+ live-streamed podcasts with industry leaders.
• Lectures: University of San Francisco, Indiana University, City College of San Francisco, Central New Mexico College, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (Ukraine), and the University of Nicosia (Cyprus).
• Advisory: Strategic advisor to organizations including Tricon (a BlackRock company), Female Founder School, United Nations, Hoverboard.com, Pro Athletes Outreach, Teen Challenge, Bethel, Bible.com (1B+ downloads).
• Entrepreneur in Residence EiR: CCSF’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Runway in Twitter’s HQ.

EXPERTISE
• Innovation – Venture building, community tokenization, product development.
• Diplomacy – Dealmaking, vision casting, recruiting, creative strategy, public speaking.
• Specialty – AI, Web3, enterprise infrastructure, consumer software, IP, regulation, compliance, policy.
• Versatility – Fluent in the dialects of the three global power centers: Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and D.C.

SUMMARY
Dealmaker with uncompromising ethics and courage. A “Swiss Army” executive operating at the intersection of Capital ↔ Code ↔ Congress. Ten-time co-founder with expertise in AI, Web3, enterprise infrastructure, consumer software, IP, regulation, compliance, and policy. Bootstrapped a SaaS platform to $10M+ ARR before Series A with nine-figure valuation. Led a digital-asset community launch reaching a nine‑figure token market cap in 6 days. C-suite board-ready leader with a trusted network of executives, celebrities, and senior policymakers.

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Yuliya has been championing influencer-led storytelling in cybersecurity long before it was widely accepted. She now drives influencer strategy at Mischka, the leading cybersecurity influencer marketing agency.

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He applies state-of-the-art technologies and concepts, including the cloud and DevOps, to help his customers create business value. His approach is one of honesty and building relationships, which always makes him a trusted advisor for his stakeholders. Patrick has a clear and analytical mindset and is a consultant with excellent communication and presentation skills.

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In recent years, I’ve worked extensively on building AI systems in production, including LLM-based workflows, RAG architectures, and orchestration layers that move beyond proof-of-concept into structured, reliable environments.

I operate at the intersection of business requirements and technical execution — working with stakeholders to define architecture, guide teams, and deliver end-to-end solutions, while remaining deeply hands-on in building core systems.

• Lead architecture and technical strategy for AI-driven and cloud-native platforms
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• Work directly with stakeholders to design end-to-end architectures and drive implementation decisions
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• Drive performance, reliability, and system simplification at scale
• Mentor engineers and help teams move from prototype to production
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He has developed strong expertise in warehouse operations, logistics, inventory management, material handling, and team leadership. His experience also includes managing workplace safety, training employees, and overseeing seasonal operations. Bobby's dedication, reliability, and leadership have enabled him to excel in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

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Before his time at Electric Boat, Bobby Atkins worked at Seaside Beach Club for seven years, gaining valuable experience in construction, maintenance, and customer service. He also worked at Walmart in Rhode Island, focusing on inventory management and customer service. He graduated from Stonington High School and attended both the University of Connecticut’s Avery Point and Mitchell College.

Outside of his professional work, he remains actively involved in his community. He supports local youth basketball programs, volunteers with organizations such as the YMCA and the Stonington Community Center, and participates in recreational sports leagues. Basketball remains a key passion for him, and he enjoys playing in local leagues.

Bobby Atkins of Stonington, Connecticut, continues to advance his career, his community, and his personal interests, always striving to make a positive impact across all aspects of his life.

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Developer, operational support, Scrum Master, Coach, trainer... for 14 years at Sopra Steria, I regularly change hats without ever leaving Agility.
From training to serious games, it is with a great enthusiasm that I share my experiences or facilitate event with other teams.
Passionate about all the themes that around Agility, I will be pleased to discuss with you around Kanban.

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