Investor in early-stage AI and Robotics companies

Investor in early-stage AI and Robotics companies Show more

By day, Ian Duffy ensures reliability at Cloudsmith. By night, he manages a home Kubernetes cluster running 80+ IoT devices. His journey from a teenage server enthusiast to smart home architect proves that enterprise tech belongs everywhere - even controlling your kitchen lights with a toothbrush.

By day, Ian Duffy ensures reliability at Cloudsmith. By night, he manages a home Kubernetes cluster running 80+ IoT devices. His journey from a teenage server enthusiast to smart home architect proves that enterprise tech belongs everywhere - even co... Show more

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help others get the most out of Elastic.

Technology leader with hands-on expertise in architecting scalable solutions using the Elastic Stack. Passionate about real-time search, observability, and empowering teams to unlock insights from data. Regularly mentors, writes, and speaks to help o... Show more

Abdelkarim Benabdallah is an experienced Tunisian professional in the field of digital marketing, currently serving as Business Developer at Digibell Agency, a digital marketing and communication consultancy based in La Marsa, Tunisia. He is also the co-founder of the agency, where he focuses on digital growth strategies and business development.

With over 20 years of experience in the information technology sector, Abdelkarim is recognized as one of Tunisia’s first bloggers since 2001. He co-founded the Social Media Club Tunisia, an organization dedicated to promoting the professional use of social media in the country. He has led more than 20 workshops and events on digital marketing across various cities in Tunisia. He has also contributed his expertise as a consultant for viral campaigns run by the UNDP in Tunisia and Africa through the Mobiles4HD program.

Passionate about digital innovation, Abdelkarim is a key figure in shaping Tunisia’s digital landscape, actively supporting the digital transformation of businesses and promoting a digital culture in the region.

Abdelkarim Benabdallah is an experienced Tunisian professional in the field of digital marketing, currently serving as Business Developer at Digibell Agency, a digital marketing and communication consultancy based in La Marsa, Tunisia. He is also the... Show more

Bahtiyor Eshchanov is an energy economist by training. His research interests include techno-economic feasibility analysis, renewable energy deployment, energy modeling, water-energy-food nexus; energy and education policy analysis.

Bahtiyor Eshchanov is an energy economist by training. His research interests include techno-economic feasibility analysis, renewable energy deployment, energy modeling, water-energy-food nexus; energy and education policy analysis. Show more

A seasoned, and skilled professional (CPA- Finance & Accounting),(MS- Microsoft Specialist - Dynamics NAV -Business central), (MP- Microsoft professional) with over 10 years experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERPs, finance, accounting and project management. This includes vast knowledge in system analysis, documentation, testing, quality assurance, implementation, user training and support.

Accredited with Successful implementation of ERP; 365 Business central formerly dynamics NAV to over 50 companies, with over 20, 000 staff impacted to save costs effectively, improve on system deployment and efficiency across the board in different governments, industries , countries and continent.

As a Certified Microsoft Partner with a strong background in finance, I have combined my knowledge to designing and implementing customized systems in multicultural environments , across multiple countries and sectors . My key interests are to integrate fully functioning systems sustainably to grow and build a wider, more visible and impactful world.

A seasoned, and skilled professional (CPA- Finance & Accounting),(MS- Microsoft Specialist - Dynamics NAV -Business central), (MP- Microsoft professional) with over 10 years experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, ERPs, finance, accoun... Show more

Elizabeth is a fractional senior Operations, Marketing, and ESG consultant, and the Owner of Elle Thorsen Consulting. A serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple technology startups herself, she has also spent nearly 20 years working with entrepreneurs as a mentor and strategic consultant, including 5 years in sustainability , ESG, and cleantech.

Her goal is to create a just and inclusive green future, and believes in a future of business that measures not only profit, but also impact.

In Elizabeth's spare time she serves on several boards and committees, is a frequent speaker and moderator at local and international business events and conferences, and volunteers her time as a mentor to young women entering STEM fields.

Elizabeth is a fractional senior Operations, Marketing, and ESG consultant, and the Owner of Elle Thorsen Consulting. A serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple technology startups herself, she has also spent nearly 20 years working with entrepren... Show more

When he's not designing scale-out storage, Edwin spends his free time on his small sailboat, hiking, and enabling communities through custom servers for various video games.

When he's not designing scale-out storage, Edwin spends his free time on his small sailboat, hiking, and enabling communities through custom servers for various video games. Show more

Innovative and driven lead engineer, passionate about solving modernisation challenges and empowering teams to deliver clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
A strong advocate for test-driven development and industry best practices, dedicated to fostering collaboration and driving technical excellence within organisations.

Innovative and driven lead engineer, passionate about solving modernisation challenges and empowering teams to deliver clean, reusable, and maintainable code. A strong advocate for test-driven development and industry best practices, dedicated to f... Show more

As founder of the bee42 solutions gmbh, System Architect, Cloud Native Engineer, Apache Member, Apache Tomcat Committer, Infracoder and DevOps Enabler, Peter can look back on a long-lasting and remarkable experience. With his skills he inspires people. Peter rethinks IT and improves your systems

As founder of the bee42 solutions gmbh, System Architect, Cloud Native Engineer, Apache Member, Apache Tomcat Committer, Infracoder and DevOps Enabler, Peter can look back on a long-lasting and remarkable experience. With his skills he inspires peopl... Show more

Evelyn Mora is a Finnish entrepreneur, sustainability futurist, and the founder of VLGE.COM—a decentralized social operating system combining digital twin technology and emotional intelligence in tech. Known for pioneering “vibe coding,” Evelyn merges AI, design thinking, and systems innovation to build emotionally aware digital ecosystems. With a background in fashion and a vision for ethical technology, she’s driving conversations that reimagine the future of digital interaction, sustainability, and community impact.

Evelyn Mora is a Finnish entrepreneur, sustainability futurist, and the founder of VLGE.COM—a decentralized social operating system combining digital twin technology and emotional intelligence in tech. Known for pioneering “vibe coding,” Evelyn merge... Show more

Tomasz is a second-year Computer Science student at Ontario Tech University, passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. He has hands-on experience in software development and sustainable AI, contributing as a developer to SUSTAIN—an energy-efficient AI wrapper designed to reduce token usage and optimize AI queries.

His interests lie in data-driven problem-solving, AI research, and the ever-evolving role of technology in shaping the future.

Tomasz is a second-year Computer Science student at Ontario Tech University, passionate about bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application. He has hands-on experience in software development and sustainable AI, contributi... Show more

Dushan Abeyruwan, with a decade of experience, is the director of solutions architecture at WSO2, where he has significantly contributed to the development of the WSO2 Micro Integrator, which was then called WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). His expertise spans integration, security, and designing large-scale distributed systems. Committed to customer success, Dushan actively provides consulting through the WSO2 QuickStart Program, aiding clients in adopting enterprise integration patterns. His dedication is also evident in his contributions to the Apache Synapse project as PMC member and his efforts to share knowledge through seminars and articles on designing complex large scale integration projects.

Dushan Abeyruwan, with a decade of experience, is the director of solutions architecture at WSO2, where he has significantly contributed to the development of the WSO2 Micro Integrator, which was then called WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB). His exp... Show more

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring industry-standard guidance documents, presenting at international conferences like the Pacific Hackers Annual Summit, and mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity experts through platforms like EC-Council CodeRed. With a proven track record of innovative problem-solving and leadership in safeguarding critical infrastructure, I aim to further advance cybersecurity practices that protect global business ecosystems.

I am a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 11 Yrs of experience, specializing in areas such as PCI DSS compliance, red teaming, and threat modeling. My contributions have been recognized across various domains, including co-authoring indust... Show more

Full stack development & Oracle database administration.
Software Developer & Oracle DBA, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, SQL query optimization, Oracle Apex 23.2, ORDS, Jasper Reports, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SSO, LDAP, Card readers, RMAN, OEM, Tomcat.

Business or sector: Hidrology, Meteorology, Financial, Law, Sales, Warehouse, Health, Gaming, Time Management...

Full stack development & Oracle database administration. Software Developer & Oracle DBA, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, SQL query optimization, Oracle Apex 23.2, ORDS, Jasper Reports, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SSO, LDAP, Card readers, RMAN, OEM, Tomcat. Bus... Show more

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airflow and engineered the interaction between Airflow and Slurm. On the side, he is currently pursuing a PhD in renewable energies.

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airfl... Show more

Maximilian Behrendt is a Green BPM Consultant at envite. He has been working on the automation of business processes in numerous customer projects for several years. In addition to the technical implementation in the backend, he always keeps an eye on the interaction with business modeling and business value and aims to improve the sustainability of business process execution.

Maximilian Behrendt is a Green BPM Consultant at envite. He has been working on the automation of business processes in numerous customer projects for several years. In addition to the technical implementation in the backend, he always keeps an eye o... Show more

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen.

Dr. Kendra Pöhlmann, Dr. der Wirtschaftswissenschaften mit den Schwerpunkten Strategie und Nachhaltigkeit. Als wiss. Mitarbeiterin, Dozentin und Speakerin liegt ihr die nachhaltige Unternehmensentwicklung insbes. von, mit und für Frauen am Herzen. Show more

Alison joined JGI after a decade of working with SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country to improve and develop their decolonization and equity policies, especially as they related to OneHealth and respectful relationships with Indigenous communities. They hold a unique lived experience from both their German/Ukrainian immigrant settler family as well as their relations of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.

Alison is a certified Indigenous Protected and Conserved Area (IPCA) planner, and is passionate about uplifting Indigenous-led land care practices and promoting Ethical Space and Etuaptmumk (two-eyed seeing) in all of their work. Alison resides on, and will be working from, the unceded and shared territories of the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples – xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the Skwxwú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking peoples of Skwxwú7mesh Uxwumixw (Squamish) Nation.

Alison joined JGI after a decade of working with SPCAs and Humane Societies across the country to improve and develop their decolonization and equity policies, especially as they related to OneHealth and respectful relationships with Indigenous commu... Show more

Passionate, solution-oriented, and creative platform engineer.

Passionate, solution-oriented, and creative platform engineer. Show more

Neetu Jain is the Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase in the Emerging Technology Security division, where she leads initiatives in AI security. With 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Neetu has driven innovation and security across various domains and products, including network security, cloud security, DevSecOps, SDLC security, InsureTech, MarTech, and FinTech. Her career spans roles as both an engineer and a product leader at top-tier organizations like STM, Interra, HP, IBM, USAA, Thomson Reuters, AWS and JPMC

Neetu is passionate about exploring new domains, identifying 10x impact opportunities, and building solutions that address real-world challenges. She is a strong advocate for diversity in tech and leveraging technology for social good. Neetu enjoys engaging in discussions on product management, design thinking, and more. Connect with her on LinkedIn ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetujain/)

Neetu Jain is the Executive Director at JP Morgan Chase in the Emerging Technology Security division, where she leads initiatives in AI security. With 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Neetu has driven innovation and security across variou... Show more

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few)

SQL nerd on many databases, always on my way down the rabbit hole on a new platform (netezza, Oracle, SQLserver, Azure SQLserver, Synapse, DB2 (NT+Linux & z/OS & EEE), Postgres, Maria, MySQL, and a few Hadoop-based to name a few) Show more

Kao predstavnica Damanhura za Hrvatsku i regiju, Maja Krapec posvećena je prenošenju vizije zajednice iz Italije koja spaja drevna znanja, suvremenu duhovnost i umjetnost te nadahnjuje stvaranje novog svijeta.

Osim toga, istražuje različite primjene permakulture, a može je se naći kako pleše bosa po šumskom tlu ili pjevuši na obali mora.

Maja vjeruje da su knjige portali, a najradije čita one koje joj prošire dušu. Ako je sretnete na konvenciji, samo recite "con te" i možda vam otvori vrata u neki paralelni svijet.

Kao predstavnica Damanhura za Hrvatsku i regiju, Maja Krapec posvećena je prenošenju vizije zajednice iz Italije koja spaja drevna znanja, suvremenu duhovnost i umjetnost te nadahnjuje stvaranje novog svijeta. Osim toga, istražuje različite primje... Show more

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time, he loves to grow organic vegetables for his family and friends.

Ratnadeep Debnath AKA rtnpro works as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Zapier. He has a deep interest in Kubernetes and CNCF projects. He loves contributing to Open Source and mentoring people to start their Open Source journey. In his free time... Show more

Zahra has been with the Colorado Energy Office since October 2021. She works on the Transportation team’s community-based and multifamily housing charging programs. She also chairs the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition. Coming from an educational and professional background in environmental equity and access, she is working with her team and stakeholders to close the gap in charging infrastructure and prioritize priority areas like multifamily housing, DI communities, and community spaces.

Zahra has been with the Colorado Energy Office since October 2021. She works on the Transportation team’s community-based and multifamily housing charging programs. She also chairs the Colorado Electric Vehicle Coalition. Coming from an educational a... Show more

Najwat Rehman leads Design at Focusmate, nurturing a global community where anyone can achieve their goals with genuine human connection and support.

Committed to design for social impact, his past work includes creating a gigamapping platform to connect scientists and policymakers in Pakistan for climate change interventions, and co-developing a vocational training program in Brazil that linked unemployed youth with companies for jobs.

Outside of design, his interests include literary fiction, architecture, cats, and Trader Joe’s.

Najwat Rehman leads Design at Focusmate, nurturing a global community where anyone can achieve their goals with genuine human connection and support. Committed to design for social impact, his past work includes creating a gigamapping platform to ... Show more

Formerly an Engineering Manager for Excel, and Product Manager for Power Platform, Jenefer retired from Microsoft to form her own company using Power Platform to solve business needs in the world including work on the Power Platform Center of Excellence Starter Kit, as well as IoT solutions for America's Dairy Farmers.

Formerly an Engineering Manager for Excel, and Product Manager for Power Platform, Jenefer retired from Microsoft to form her own company using Power Platform to solve business needs in the world including work on the Power Platform Center of Excelle... Show more

Ben is a customer-obsessed technology executive and product leader who seamlessly bridges the worlds of business, product, and technology. He has repeated success leading cross-functional teams at multiple lifecycle stages, from 3x startup founder, to scaling through hypergrowth, to managing mature lines of business.

In 7 years at Twilio, Ben was GM of multiple business units (Developer Experience, Enterprise), Product Director for text messaging, and Head of R&D for Twilio.org. As CPTO at Arcadia (climate tech unicorn), he led a global team building APIs to decentralize and decarbonize the electrical grid. He cofounded multiple startups including Mobile Commons (acquired by $UPLD), an early platform for SMS marketing; and QuitCarbon, an AI platform to transition 100M homes off fossil fuels.

He is currently building Teammates, a platform for designing and managing a virtual workforce of truly autonomous virtual colleagues.

Ben is a customer-obsessed technology executive and product leader who seamlessly bridges the worlds of business, product, and technology. He has repeated success leading cross-functional teams at multiple lifecycle stages, from 3x startup founder, t... Show more

Massimo Ivaldi is an Italian creator and strategist working at the intersection of AI, content, and human narrative. With a background in philosophy and communication, he designs AI Assistants that are functional, beautiful, and emotionally intelligent. His work challenges the industrial aesthetic of tech and proposes a new model: AI as a crafted experience.

He is the owner of the company that bears his name at https://massimoivaldi.com, which acts as the technical lead for the international architecture marketplace GoPillar, and has deployed AI agents in markets such as South Africa and the ASEAN region. He is also the mind behind The Smart Circle, a growing network of AI adopters and cultural brands.

His published writings on AI and digital culture include:

The Trojan Tech War – And the European Dilemma
Talk to Me or Disappear: The Conversational Future of Content
Echoes of the First Prompt – We Were Their Output
The Quiet Surrender: Behavioral Implications of Daily Interaction with Conversational AI

Massimo Ivaldi is an Italian creator and strategist working at the intersection of AI, content, and human narrative. With a background in philosophy and communication, he designs AI Assistants that are functional, beautiful, and emotionally intellige... Show more

Ingénieure de formation et sensible à l'art, à l'économie du don et au changement climatique, je déploie mes compétences en pilotage de projets numériques depuis 10 ans.

A travers mes projets et mon engagement associatif auprès de la Fresque du Climat, la Fresque du Numérique, Quelques Femmes du Numérique, Latitudes, ou encore en tant qu'organisatrice de conférences TEDx, j'essaie d'œuvrer pour un numérique plus responsable.
Je crois au numérique qui rassemble et qui crée du lien.

Je suis vélotaffeuse et adepte du voyage à vélo. Sur des circuits courts, et aussi sur des circuits un peu longs. Genre, Paris – Athènes. 4 000 km à vélo, en 40 jours.

Ingénieure de formation et sensible à l'art, à l'économie du don et au changement climatique, je déploie mes compétences en pilotage de projets numériques depuis 10 ans. A travers mes projets et mon engagement associatif auprès de la Fresque du Cl... Show more