⛰️ Delivering Tangible Results in Uncharted Territories
🧭 Pioneering New Roles
🚀 Driving Growth from Day One

⛰️ Delivering Tangible Results in Uncharted Territories 🧭 Pioneering New Roles 🚀 Driving Growth from Day One Show more

Joy Nwaiwu is a content writer and community management professional specializing in crafting compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences and driving brand advocacy through sustainable community management.

She has worked with both Silicon Valley companies and local brands, developing content and managing communities ranging from less than 100 to over 100,000 members across various platforms. She currently manages a community under one of the largest technical talent accelerators in the world, the 3MTT Rivers State community.

Joy is also a Meta Certified Community Manager, bringing a data-driven approach to her work—whether in developing community guidelines, leading teams, creating content calendars, organizing engaging events, or measuring the impact of her strategies. Outside of work, she enjoys public speaking, moderating events, and reading books. She also loves sketching and painting as a medium to tap into her creative side.

Joy Nwaiwu is a content writer and community management professional specializing in crafting compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences and driving brand advocacy through sustainable community management. She has worked with both S... Show more

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding.

Passionate about sustainable software engineering and high quality code. I've spoken at JAX New York on Sustainable Coding. Show more

Krishna is a Principal Architect with Infosys Limited, specialized in hybrid and cloud native architectures built on open source tooling such as Linux, Kubernetes, docker, helm, OPA, quay, podman, prometheus, SPIFFE/ Spire, Tekton and Argo. As a lifelong learner, he believes we are in the best decade yet for technologists.

Krishna is a Principal Architect with Infosys Limited, specialized in hybrid and cloud native architectures built on open source tooling such as Linux, Kubernetes, docker, helm, OPA, quay, podman, prometheus, SPIFFE/ Spire, Tekton and Argo. As a life... Show more

ᴇxᴘᴇʀɪᴇɴᴄᴇ ʙᴏᴏꜱᴛᴇʀ ✨ | ɢᴀᴍɪꜰɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ, ꜱᴛᴏʀʏᴛᴇʟʟɪɴɢ & ʜᴏꜱᴘɪᴛᴀʟɪᴛʏ | ɢɪᴠᴀʙɪʟɪᴛʏ | ᴇʀ ɢᴀᴍᴇ (ʀᴇ-)ᴅᴇꜱɪɢɴ

Nicole de Leeuw is an innovative experience creator specializing in exceptional hospitality service and the art of gamification. With a background in five-star hotels in London and Amsterdam, she transitioned into a role as a professional hospitality trainer, working with companies across industries to enhance their guest experiences.

Her basis is the idea that excellent guest service isn’t just about what you do, but how you do it—a belief that inspired her to use gamification as a tool to create engaging and memorable workshops. This passion led to the creation of Emmelocked Escape Rooms, where Nicole used immersive storytelling with excellent hospitality to craft a world that guests can fully immerse themselves in.

In recent years, Nicole has brought her talents to companies like Coolblue, Daarom, and KLM, designing custom escape games that engage teams and foster collaboration. She also works with other escape room businesses, revamping their puzzles, storylines, and overall guest experiences to elevate their offerings.

Nicole’s superpowers include a unique combination of creativity, sharp business insight, and an infectious enthusiasm that allows her to see opportunities, and craft innovative solutions and wow moments!

ᴇxᴘᴇʀɪᴇɴᴄᴇ ʙᴏᴏꜱᴛᴇʀ ✨ | ɢᴀᴍɪꜰɪᴄᴀᴛɪᴏɴ, ꜱᴛᴏʀʏᴛᴇʟʟɪɴɢ & ʜᴏꜱᴘɪᴛᴀʟɪᴛʏ | ɢɪᴠᴀʙɪʟɪᴛʏ | ᴇʀ ɢᴀᴍᴇ (ʀᴇ-)ᴅᴇꜱɪɢɴ Nicole de Leeuw is an innovative experience creator specializing in exceptional hospitality service and the art of gamification. With a background i... Show more

I’ve been working with Drupal for over 10 years and have always carried a large-scale project idea since my teenage years. It’s too big to tackle alone, so I’ve split it into smaller, more manageable projects. My first focus is automating the development process to improve to improve their creation efficiency.

With the freelance Drupal market being challenging this year, I decided to take my ideas seriously, sharing them publicly to gauge their relevance before diving into development.

I’ve been working with Drupal for over 10 years and have always carried a large-scale project idea since my teenage years. It’s too big to tackle alone, so I’ve split it into smaller, more manageable projects. My first focus is automating the develop... Show more

A seasoned Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience, primarily focusing on Backend systems. Throughout my career journey, I have had the privilege of crafting exceptional applications, leading projects with finesse, and assisting in nurturing long-lasting relationships with esteemed clients.

A seasoned Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience, primarily focusing on Backend systems. Throughout my career journey, I have had the privilege of crafting exceptional applications, leading projects with finesse, and assisting in nurturing... Show more

Pratinav Seth is a research scientist at Arya.ai, where he works on enhancing the reliability and interpretability of AI models. His expertise spans multiple AI domains, with a particular emphasis on creating resource-efficient models and promoting AI trustworthiness through Explainability and uncertainty quantification. A recent graduate of the Manipal Institute of Technology, he was recognized as an AAAI Undergraduate Consortium Scholar in 2023. His research has been showcased at prestigious conferences, including CVPR and NeurIPS.

Pratinav Seth is a research scientist at Arya.ai, where he works on enhancing the reliability and interpretability of AI models. His expertise spans multiple AI domains, with a particular emphasis on creating resource-efficient models and promoting A... Show more

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn studierte Maschinenbau mit dem Schwerpunkt Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen und Universidad de Sevilla. Derzeit ist er als Head of Strategy & Innovation bei der Westfalen AG tätig, wo er sich insbesondere mit der Entwicklung und dem Management von Projekten im Bereich der Wasserstoffinfrastruktur, Gaseabfüllung, Gaseproduktion, Automatisierung, Digitalisierung und KI in der Produktion beschäftigt.

Laurent Wauters-Herlyn studierte Maschinenbau mit dem Schwerpunkt Verfahrenstechnik an der RWTH Aachen und Universidad de Sevilla. Derzeit ist er als Head of Strategy & Innovation bei der Westfalen AG tätig, wo er sich insbesondere mit der Entwicklun... Show more

Cybersecurity & AI consultant in fintech| Gold Student Ambassador at Microsoft | Github Campus Expert | TEDx, MSBuild speaker | fluent in 🇧🇷,🇫🇷,🇪🇸,🇬🇧

Cybersecurity & AI consultant in fintech| Gold Student Ambassador at Microsoft | Github Campus Expert | TEDx, MSBuild speaker | fluent in 🇧🇷,🇫🇷,🇪🇸,🇬🇧 Show more

As a seasoned business leader, my expertise lies in leveraging technical innovation to drive business success.
With a fervent commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technologies—including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine
Learning (ML), Robotics, Information Technology (IT), and Data Analytics—I thrive on the complexities that
accompany the creation of pioneering companies and projects. My proficiency in nurturing relationships is
matched by a deep commitment to developing talent and fostering organizational growth.
Throughout my career, I've held a variety of pivotal roles, such as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Program
Manager, IT Architecture, and Full Stack Developer, among others. These positions have spanned across diverse
sectors including Finance, Insurance, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Industrial, Supply Chain,
Energy, and Telecommunications, serving international clientele.
In my current capacity as the CTO of Boost.ai, I spearhead dynamic teams of highly skilled engineers, product
specialists, designers, as well as compliance and security professionals. Together, we are dedicated to
transforming customer service experiences. Additionally, I contribute my expertise as a board member for several
startups, driving forward innovations and initiatives in AI.
My specialties encompass AI, Machine Learning, company growth, effective technology communication, team
leadership, mentoring, change management, and agile methodologies, alongside delivery, information, enterprise,
and solution architecture.

As a seasoned business leader, my expertise lies in leveraging technical innovation to drive business success. With a fervent commitment to utilizing cutting-edge technologies—including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics,... Show more

Blake Lezenski is the Partner Program Director at Outlier Ventures and has led the execution of two FARFETCH Dream Assembly Base Camp program editions. Having successfully guided 39 startups across 5 cohorts, he is a KOL in luxury fashion open innovation. Deeply embedded in the global NFT fashion network, he established best practices in building deal flow and unique domain insights into what drives the adoption and makes a project successful long-term. Earlier in his career, Blake worked with InnoEnergy VC as an investment manager, where he built a pipeline of cleantech startups, launched Beyond Capital, a consultancy firm advising startup founders and helped grow Uber Eats in Central America and the Caribbean.

Blake Lezenski is the Partner Program Director at Outlier Ventures and has led the execution of two FARFETCH Dream Assembly Base Camp program editions. Having successfully guided 39 startups across 5 cohorts, he is a KOL in luxury fashion open innova... Show more

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director positions at several startup companies and has also co-invested as an angel investor with Sente’s program startups. Prior to his role at Sente , Gerod was a management consultant and business development manager at Cisco Systems, and led partnerships, solution development and IT services engagements at technology companies such as VMware, Siemens and EMC. He received his MBA from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Gerod Carfantan is a Managing Partner at Sente Ventures, an investment platform that invests globally in startups in the Industrial Circular Economy, Mobility, Logistics, AgTech and Energy domains. He joined Sente in 2016, holds board director posit... Show more

Rhiannon runs Team Weaving, where she uses positive psychology to help people invent and reinvent themselves, their organizations, and their missions. She helps entrepreneurs form and coalesce their teams so they can connect quickly and productively with emotional intelligence, kindness, and mutual respect.

She has a Master’s degree in business psychology and is certified in Appreciative Inquiry, Creative Leadership, Systems Thinking, and Organizational Development. She has worked with companies from solopreneurships to multinationals, in pubic, private, and non-profit settings.

Rhiannon runs Team Weaving, where she uses positive psychology to help people invent and reinvent themselves, their organizations, and their missions. She helps entrepreneurs form and coalesce their teams so they can connect quickly and productively ... Show more

Alexander has been a full-stack developer for twelve years and is currently part of the Cloud FinOps team at Atlassian.

A full-stack developer with twelve years of experience. He previously ran an App development agency, managing various teams across design and development, leading web, backend and native mobile app developers in Australia and Europe.

Alexander's strengths are system architecture design and communicating complicated tech to everyday people. He has helped scale tech at numerous startups and is passionate about making a positive difference.

When not working, you can find him writing tech articles and teaching Javascript and React at SheCodes, an initiative helping to get more women into tech. He regularly gives talks on various topics, focusing on the impact the technology we build can have.

Alexander is devastated by the state of the world, loves a good political rant and can often be swearing at no one in particular. He enjoys building things in JavaScript, Deno and Node.

Alexander has been a full-stack developer for twelve years and is currently part of the Cloud FinOps team at Atlassian. A full-stack developer with twelve years of experience. He previously ran an App development agency, managing various teams acr... Show more

Fabio Correa da Cruz é autor e inventor do framework de inovação em Produtos e Serviços ADesign Startup, é Cofundador da Scaled Innovation Aceleradora, Cofundador da AfirMed TeleMedicina e Bem-estar e SolarOmni Energia Solar, Consultor, Professor, Palestrante e autor do Motor de Inovação e framework Scaled Innovation para estruturar Hubs de Inovação em Negócios, programas de Design Organizacional e Value Stream Transformation que transformaram negócios, empresas grandes com +USD 75B Receita e +100 mil funcionários, além de empresas médias, pequenas e Startups.
Tem em seu legado a construção de MVPs e Produtos digitais que são hoje utilizados por milhões de pessoas no Brasil e no Mundo na área de transportes, sendo do cotidiano de milhões de usuários, além de registros de grandes Marcas, Patentes e Softwares com soluções em TeleMedicina, Telepsicologia, AfirBem Clube de Bem-estar e SolarOmni usinas da energia solar autônomas, consultor para registro de Patentes, Marcas e estruturação de Franquias, com formatação e expansão de modelos de negócios.
Palestrante sobre Cases de Inovação, Lean Portfólio, Agilidade, Business Innovation e Transformação Organizacional
Professor e Oficial Trainer ADesign Startup®, Scrum, Kanban, SAFe®SPC, RTE, LPM, POPM, SASM, SA, VST, EBAS, OKR, M3.0, PMP

Fabio Correa da Cruz é autor e inventor do framework de inovação em Produtos e Serviços ADesign Startup, é Cofundador da Scaled Innovation Aceleradora, Cofundador da AfirMed TeleMedicina e Bem-estar e SolarOmni Energia Solar, Consultor, Professor, Pa... Show more

Kennedy is a Data Scientist, Technology Community Builder, Technology Columnist and an AI Researcher; at the front line, improving technical systems’ social impact and ensuring people-centric technological development for societal good.

Previously, he has worked at UNEP 🇺🇳, NVIDIA, Xetova and NCBA Bank to deliver high-impact data products and services –from data strategy consulting to end-to-end project implementation across the marketing, supply chain, finance and environment fields.

His research work seeks to enhance a better understanding of the societal and environmental impacts of AI models, datasets and systems.

A talented Technology and Data Policy Analyst: steering the technological innovation through development of more inclusive and responsive technology policies geared to promote equity, inclusivity and sustainability in the digital age.

As a Technology Columnist he is on a mission to educate, inform and entertain Africa about emerging technologies, trends and developments in ways that inspire innovation.

He shares his passion for a sustainable data literate world through public speaking opportunities, featuring in blogs, videos, workshops, research papers publications, journals and through various media outlets: Mainstream Television, Radio, Print Media.

Kennedy is a Data Scientist, Technology Community Builder, Technology Columnist and an AI Researcher; at the front line, improving technical systems’ social impact and ensuring people-centric technological development for societal good. Previously... Show more

20 years of results working with leadership teams, leveraging digital transformation and OKRs to increase performance 50-70%

20 years of results working with leadership teams, leveraging digital transformation and OKRs to increase performance 50-70% Show more

25+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate.

25+ years experienced developer, entrepreneur, speaker and game developer. Strong background on .NET and Microsoft Azure. XR passionate. Show more

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to deliver innovative services and solutions across a wide spectrum of industries.

With a career spanning over two decades, I am deeply passionate about the intersection of digital technology, architecture, and sustainability. As the CTO of a leading digital transformation consultancy, I've had the privilege of leading teams to del... Show more

Empowering people and organizations to be successful in a sustainable digital age - that‘s Alex's passion. He loves innovation and encourages business decision maker to leverage the potential of digitalization, data and cloud computing to thrive sustainable businesses.

Empowering people and organizations to be successful in a sustainable digital age - that‘s Alex's passion. He loves innovation and encourages business decision maker to leverage the potential of digitalization, data and cloud computing to thrive sust... Show more

I am a world traveler who had no idea how to break into tech and now I manage teams worldwide. I am an AI and Data enthusiast.

I am a world traveler who had no idea how to break into tech and now I manage teams worldwide. I am an AI and Data enthusiast. Show more

Full stack developer with an unconventional twist: I blend the precision of a biochemist, the problem-solving skills of a software engineer, and the clarity of a technical writer. My journey from lab benches to code editors has given me a unique perspective on technology and its applications. I love octopuses, I mean, they do have incredible problem-solving abilities.

Full stack developer with an unconventional twist: I blend the precision of a biochemist, the problem-solving skills of a software engineer, and the clarity of a technical writer. My journey from lab benches to code editors has given me a unique pers... Show more

Biologist and Statistician, with a phD in Ecology and specialization in Data Science. Working as data analysis in public service for the past seven years.

Biologist and Statistician, with a phD in Ecology and specialization in Data Science. Working as data analysis in public service for the past seven years. Show more

Breccan is CEO and Founder of Ackama, a software development company with offices in New Zealand, and Australia. He believes in applying pragmatic solutions to make lives better.

Breccan is CEO and Founder of Ackama, a software development company with offices in New Zealand, and Australia. He believes in applying pragmatic solutions to make lives better. Show more

I am a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and developer with over 9 years of experience in AI, business marketing, and real estate. I am the CEO and Lead Trainer at Casperjoe Media, a digital consulting company, and the founder of CORI AI. My ventures focus on innovative AI-driven platforms and digital marketing strategies. CORI AI has generated over $50,000 in seed funding and $3,000 in revenue showcasing its impact and success in the market.

As a Google Skillshop Mentor with UpSkill Digital, I have empowered over 500 entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa, helping them leverage Google digital tools and AI solutions to achieve a combined business growth of over $5 million. Additionally, I serve as a Business Mentor with UpSkill Digital (a Google partner in the United Kingdom) through the Google Hustle Academy for sub-Saharan Africa, mentoring entrepreneurs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

In 2019, I worked with Grow with Google, where I helped numerous individuals and businesses improve their digital skills and online presence. I have also earned a certificate in AI, further enhancing my expertise and ability to develop cutting-edge solutions.

Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I have equipped over 10,000 people with digital marketing skills and mentored over 1,000 individuals in the cryptocurrency space. I am passionate about using entrepreneurship to alleviate poverty and create economic prosperity in Nigeria and beyond.

While I am proud of my entrepreneurial achievements, I am currently open to new speaking engagements where I can leverage my expertise in AI, digital marketing, and business development to drive growth and innovation. My mission is to use technology and entrepreneurship to foster economic prosperity and improve lives.

I am a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and developer with over 9 years of experience in AI, business marketing, and real estate. I am the CEO and Lead Trainer at Casperjoe Media, a digital consulting company, and the founder of CORI AI. My ventures fo... Show more

Chef du département de l'appui territorial et animation du collaboratif (DATAc)

Chef du département de l'appui territorial et animation du collaboratif (DATAc) Show more

Erik Thorelli is an Engineering Leader at Cisco Meraki, leading the mobile engineering organization. He's been developing React and React Native apps for almost a decade, from startups to corporates and across sectors (defense, pharma, green, fintech, networking, and IoT)...and seen some stuff. Erik teaches courses and lectures at universities, workshops, conferences, and local tech meetups.

Erik Thorelli is an Engineering Leader at Cisco Meraki, leading the mobile engineering organization. He's been developing React and React Native apps for almost a decade, from startups to corporates and across sectors (defense, pharma, green, fintech... Show more

25 years in IT and Cybersecurity spanning the corporate and public sector. CISSP and ISO27001 Lead Auditor certified with a background in infrastructure and networking, Todd now spends his time helping customers with their Cyber Security approach using the Microsoft security stack.

25 years in IT and Cybersecurity spanning the corporate and public sector. CISSP and ISO27001 Lead Auditor certified with a background in infrastructure and networking, Todd now spends his time helping customers with their Cyber Security approach us... Show more

Matt is GP at Hyla Funds one the best performing crypto fund of funds Co- Founder of DecentraNet a transformative technology advisory and investment firm focusing on blockchain, impact and psychedelic medicines. He is an investor in the first token sales in the world including Mastercoin, Ethereum, Maidsafe, Storj, Cosmos, Swarm. He cofounded d10e the world's largest decentralization conference with 26 events over 20 countries and Cryptopsychedelic a conference dedicated to exploring in blockchain and psychedelic science to discuss new possibilities in research, innovation, and community building.

Matt is GP at Hyla Funds one the best performing crypto fund of funds Co- Founder of DecentraNet a transformative technology advisory and investment firm focusing on blockchain, impact and psychedelic medicines. He is an investor in the first token s... Show more