With over 15 years of experience in venture capital and corporate development, Anik Bose played an important role in developing strategy at 3Com. He led a $250 million corporate venture fund, spearheading 20 venture investments and multiple acquisitions worth over $1.4 billion.

With 25 years of experience as CFO for both public and private technology companies, this experienced CFO recently held the position at Pivot International, managing financial operations across six countries. Previously, he was CFO of Elecsys Corporation, manager of corporate reporting at Epiq Systems, and held roles at Honeywell Aerospace, KPMG, and Deloitte.

With 25 years of executive experience, currently serves as Executive Vice President at Hearst. Manages global legal operations, strategic enterprise deals, Oracle HCM technology, compliance, talent development, labor relations, corporate human resources, and government affairs. Co-founder of Hearst Lab, which supports women-led startups in leveraging technology in new ways. Previously an executive at CNN and the New York Daily News. Experienced in business development, governance, building high-performing teams, and supporting journalism and First Amendment rights.

With a background as a startup CEO and senior executive roles in major companies, Todd understands how large firms can support early-stage ventures. He was previously CEO of Clipp Pty Ltd, head of MSN Asia Pacific, and has held senior roles at Nike and AOL. An experienced angel investor via Tasman Ventures Fund, Todd has invested in companies in the US and Australia.

Wayne Kimmel is a sports tech venture capitalist and managing partner of SeventySix Capital. He was an early investor in companies like SeamlessWeb, Nutrisystem, and Take Care Health Systems, now part of Walgreens.

Vojta leads value creation and portfolio support, helping founders accelerate B2B sales and partnerships. Over his career, he has mentored more than 500 startups, built a large community of data professionals, and invested in several local companies.

Viviana is a general partner at Felicis Ventures, bringing over two decades of experience in building brand categories for SaaS and enterprise social companies. She has a strong background in scaling go-to-market teams and has held leadership roles at Yammer, Salesforce, and Zenefits.

Vivek joined Sinewave from Fenox VC, where he led AI, robotics, and health tech investments. He previously founded two companies and was featured on Forbes' 30 Under 30 in venture capital.

Venture capital professional with more than five years of experience working on over 30 deals across 11 countries. Involved in a range of technology company investments and bringing expertise in evaluating high-growth opportunities.

Venture capital investor with past board positions at Akamai Technologies, New World Communications, and Drexel Burnham Lambert. Founding partner of Apollo Advisors.

Venture capitalist based in Chicago, Andrew Steinwold is managing partner at Sfermion and has been involved in tech investments since 2019, focusing on an interactive and immersive internet future.

Venture fund manager, community builder, and advocate for inclusivity with 18 years of experience across venture capital and private equity. Holds an MBA from Stanford and has worked in due diligence, secondary transactions, portfolio restructuring, and GP spin-outs.

Troy, CEO of TEDCO, leads the organization’s mission to drive economic growth through innovation. With over 25 years of experience in investment management and telecommunications, Troy's previous roles include COO at the University of the District of Columbia.

Tommy is a founding partner at Vsquared Ventures. Previously, he built Vsquared's predecessor, Vito Ventures, serving as managing partner and focusing on deep tech investments for over four years. He founded his first company during university and successfully exited in 2013, later joining Uber as one of its first employees in Germany. Tommy is a beer brewer by training and a tech enthusiast by heart. At Vsquared, he dedicates his energy to operational aspects of new organizations, working alongside founders to help them achieve their visions.

Tipatat is a thought leader in VR/AR, advising and mentoring companies globally. He has extensive experience creating immersive content and advancing broadcasting through dynamic user experiences.

Tom Noonan is the former chairman, president, and CEO of Internet Security Systems, which was acquired by IBM for $1.3 billion. He co-founded ISS in 1994, driving it from startup to $400 million in revenue within its first decade. Widely recognized for his leadership and vision by top publications.

Thomas founded Lightbird after working in VC at Redalpine and co-founding S2S Ventures, Switzerland’s first student-run VC.

Terry Gillespie held executive positions at Western Wireless for over 15 years, including CFO and vice chairman. She began her career at a national public accounting firm before joining McCaw Cellular.

Teppei Tsutsui, managing partner at GFR Fund, has overseen key investments and acquisitions in Tokyo, including significant deals for Gree. Currently leading GFR Fund in San Francisco, Tsutsui draws on an extensive background in business development and advisory roles across Japan and the United States.

Ted leads fintech investments for Breyer Capital, focusing on nascent sectors like crypto and climate. Co-founded Breyer Labs, a crypto fund, and also works with Atoka to help recover lost cryptocurrency. Graduated from Harvard and Tsinghua University.

Tal is managing partner at StageOne Ventures, with two decades of experience in technology, management, and investments. Previously led major investments at Cisco and served in Israel's elite technology unit, Talpiot.

Tanya Sam, a tech investor, focuses on empowering minority entrepreneurs. As director of partnerships at TechSquare Labs, she has mentored and supported over 60 companies and co-leads programs for female founders. She also appears on Bravo’s Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Suman founded the fund after leading successful Silicon Valley startups, including Cloudflare and Clearwell. He is an active angel investor and started his career as an AI researcher under Adam Cheyer.

Successful inventor, designer, and entrepreneur with a track record of implementing processes that reduce costs, increase productivity, and improve profitability. Focused on startup investments from pre-seed to Series A, sourcing high-potential opportunities with experienced founders.

Successful entrepreneur and technologist with multiple U.S. patents. Built and grew tech businesses for over two decades, including founding Sefaira, a SaaS company, which exited in 2016. Now focuses on early-stage investments through Superseed.

Started as an engineering manager, then transitioned into an entrepreneur and tech investor. Invested in over 45 startups and funds, with varying outcomes — some failures, some successes, and two unicorns so far. Part of angel networks like Sand Hill Angels, co-founded Riyadh Angel Investors, and advises with Women Spark in KSA. Co-founded Tech Wadi in Silicon Valley and serves as an advisor to numerous MENA incubators and startups.

Stan Deal is executive vice president of Boeing and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He also serves on the Boeing Executive Council and represents the company in the Pacific Northwest.

Spencer, an entrepreneur and company leader, is a co-founder of Zillow, Hotwire, dot.LA, Pacaso, and Recon Food. He also served as CEO of Zillow for ten years.

Specializes in technology investment, informal investments, growth capital, early-stage funding, business valuation, and supervisory boards. His expertise is in nurturing startups from ideation to successful scaling.

Specializes in supporting technology companies at key inflection points, providing growth management and strategy expertise. Skilled in change management, financial engineering, marketing and sales excellence, and executive coaching.

Specializes in CEO, CFO, COO roles both as an executive and in non-executive capacities. Focused on value creation for high-growth, innovative companies.

Shubham is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded Aeon Solaris, a rooftop solar startup later acquired by Amplus Solar. He was previously the CCO of Skytree, a CO2 extraction company. Shubham is a Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe alum and a mentor with Techstars in Amsterdam and Turin.

Shintaro is the CEO of Colopl Next, the investment arm of Colopl Inc., a major player in Japan's mobile gaming industry. He also manages the Colopl VR Fund, focusing on VR investments. Before Colopl, he managed a Japanese growth equity portfolio at DIAM and covered U.S. companies for global equity investments. Shintaro previously worked at the Industrial Bank of Japan, marketing loans to small and mid-sized corporations.

Servant leader, social impact investor, data scientist, and organizational psychologist. Advocate for equity and social causes, 3x-exited tech entrepreneur and impact angel investor.

Serial entrepreneur, currently serving as CEO of Sofie Tech, with two startups founded.

Serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, involved in over ten company launches. Was instrumental in the creation of CFT Group and KoronaPay, major players in European banking and remittance. Co-founded QWave Capital, the first fund dedicated to emerging quantum computing technologies, and served as a founding investor in Affinity Bank.

Senior executive at TikTok, overseeing technical policy and governance. Previously held a similar role at Google, leading global cybersecurity and internet governance initiatives with international bodies like the United Nations. Expert in blockchain technology applications in enterprise finance.

Senior advisor at Lightspeed and founding partner at Blockchain.com Ventures. Previously managed early-stage tech investments at Naspers Ventures. An angel investor in over 50 companies, and also featured as an Apple iOS app publisher.

Scott co-founded multiple startups in Melbourne, including Eventarc, Attendly, and Startup Victoria. He also mentored at AngelCube, Melbourne's first accelerator.

Samir, managing director at M12, leads investments in AI, quantum computing, and autonomous systems. He previously led business development at Qualcomm and product management at Microsoft.

Ryan, managing director at MMV, established the firm’s presence in Asia. He focuses on fintech, digital health, and enterprise SaaS, previously working in public markets and managing regional operations at Loft, an emerging tech incubator. He serves on several boards.

Sadeq started in tech risk consulting at Arthur Andersen and later worked in IT strategy at Accenture. He built NYC's 3-1-1 system and has since launched three companies, consulting for top global brands.

Running growth for DeepChecks.VC and VCSheet.com. More info at LukeClancy.me.

Rusty is co-founder and general partner at Swell Partners.

Roopan has a background in deeptech investments, focusing on robotics, semiconductors, and renewable energy. She was previously at Applied Ventures and worked as a technologist in deeptech.

Roman leads investments and sits on the boards of portfolio companies, with a focus on finance and analytics. He also engages in non-profits aimed at aiding underprivileged individuals, and has interests in cryptocurrencies and financial trading.

Reuven serves as managing partner at 2B.VC, also sitting on boards of many portfolio companies. He is chairman of multiple investment committees and serves as an external board member in various organizations.

Responsible for sourcing investments and adding operational value at the portfolio company level.

Rapha is the co-founder and CEO of Yobs, which provides behavioral insights APIs for video to Fortune 500 employers. He is also a speaker and lecturer on the future of work and AI/ML.

Ran ran Otter Advisory, working with companies like Workday, Ultimate Software, Personio, and private equity firms including Warburg Pincus and Goldman Sachs, on M&A strategy and due diligence.

Rahil oversees the investment portfolio strategy and success at Accion. Previously, he was a director at the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, responsible for its India office, livelihoods, and financial inclusion portfolios. Rahil began his career at Bridgewater Associates and holds degrees in computer science and public administration from the University of Texas and NYU, respectively.

Radu, one of Eastern Europe's most successful entrepreneurs, founded GECAD in 1992. He focuses on onboarding new investment opportunities and promoting entrepreneurship among young technology innovators.

Professional boxer and YouTuber with over 7 billion views across channels. Top 5 global creator and media mogul, generating hundreds of millions in revenue from merchandise, branded content, and pay-per-view buys. One of the most searched people on Google.

Primarily targets fintech and enterprise software investments across Europe and the US. Began her career at Goldman Sachs and joined Entrepreneur First to help incubate new company ideas.

Previously a programmer and project manager, co-founded several startups and launched Imagine Camps, a series of workshops preparing startups for the Microsoft Imagine Cup competition.

Previously executive director at UCLA VC Fund, CEO and founder of Rainmaker Systems, and sold a startup to Avent.

Previously co-managed a $1 billion trade finance portfolio at Carlyle Group. Transitioned to CFO at a portfolio company, leading its financial scaling and asset divestments. As a general partner at C2V, built the fund’s infrastructure and applies deep financial analysis in early-stage venture investments.

Přemysl Rubeš, based in Prague, transitioned from being a quantitative analyst to an IT entrepreneur before founding the VC firm Presto in 2016, which focuses on early-stage investments. Presto's first investment was in Yieldigo, an AI pricing company that Přemysl also co-founded. As Managing Partner, he oversees investments, holds board positions, and mentors startup founders.

Pierre Omidyar, an entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded eBay in 1995, aiming to foster open markets and empower individuals through technology. His vision helped millions worldwide connect and create economic opportunities. As a philanthropist, Pierre supports causes spanning economic development, human rights, and government accountability through The Omidyar Group, having donated over $3 billion to date. In recognition of their contributions, he and his wife Pam received the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2011. He also founded First Look Media, supporting independent voices, and Honolulu Civil Beat, a local news outlet in Hawaii. Pierre remains involved with the Santa Fe Institute, Punahou School, and is Director Emeritus of eBay’s board.

Previously an investor at Insight Partners, with a background in investment banking at Goldman Sachs.

Peter van Oppen is a founding partner and managing director at Trilogy Equity Partners. He also serves as chairman of Impinj and CEO and chairman of Advanced Digital Information Corporation. Additionally, he sits on the boards of Ganaz and Group Health Foundation.

Peter founded Thomvest Ventures in 1996, inspired by his passion for technology's growing influence. He sets the investment strategy and is committed to helping entrepreneurs build leading companies. Before Thomvest, Peter worked for subsidiaries of the Woodbridge Company on three continents, gaining significant operational experience. He currently serves as co-chairman of the Woodbridge Company.

Pedro founded Quotidian Ventures and serves as Managing Director. Based in NYC, Quotidian Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm with a portfolio of over 65 software companies that have collectively realized over $2 billion in exits and created over $30 billion in enterprise value. Pedro was recognized by Forbes' "30 Under 30 in Venture Capital" and Crain's New York Business' "40 Under 40."

Paul has diverse experience as an entrepreneur and venture investor. He previously served as Vice President of Capital Markets at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, managing much of the state's $2 billion 21st Century Jobs Fund. He was also a co-founder of Front Door Insights, a mobile technology company acquired by Mobivity.

Patrick has extensive operational experience in software, holding roles from founder to sales, marketing, product management, and more. He co-founded Oversight Systems and led it for 15 years before its sale to Technology Crossover Ventures in 2020.

Passionate about mission-driven businesses in consumer tech and health sectors. With extensive experience in scaling operations, she has held leadership roles at Airbnb, Clover Health, SingTel Digital Media, and more. She co-founded Eve.com, scaling it to a 125-person company, raising $25 million in venture funding, and leading a successful exit in 2000. Specialties include growth strategy, e-commerce, and venture financing.

Pat Muoio is a General Partner at Sinewave Ventures and an expert in cybersecurity and computing, specializing in evaluating the technical viability of emerging technologies. She spent 30 years in the intelligence community in various technical and leadership roles, including as Chief of NSA’s Trusted System Group. She now consults on cybersecurity matters and serves as a Venture Partner at Sinewave Ventures.

Passionate about agtech and the future of food production, this investor focuses on backing innovations that enhance food systems and agriculture.

Pascal helps founders implement strategic thinking and best practices. As a high-bandwidth partner, he gained his skills through management consulting and finance work at Boston Consulting Group, working with tech industry leaders on M&A, go-to-market strategies, and business transformation. He moved from Switzerland to San Francisco in 2015, leading BCG projects for the world’s largest tech companies. He also served as a Venture Partner at local VCs and invested in Darling Ventures.

Partner at TenOneTen Ventures, focusing on early-stage investments in technical founders. Previously founded and served as COO of Shift, an online marketplace disrupting the car sales industry. Started as an early product manager at Google. Enjoys volunteering, surfing, and raising kids.

Partner at SparkLabs, Eugene oversees accelerator operations and previously served as Director of Business Development at Tencent Korea.

Over the past six years, he has served as the lead investor in numerous high-profile tech startups. Krishna's experience includes managing early-stage venture funds, investor relations, and screening promising disruptive startups. He has co-founded multiple startups, including a software research firm, a social media insights platform, and a SaaS company.

Over 20 years as a developer and designer, founder and CEO of IXD, a leading UX company in Norway. Co-founded Snö and worked as a business angel investor for various startups.

Over his 30-year software career, Bill has amassed extensive experience in executive, product, and marketing leadership roles. He was the founder and CEO of CollectorDash, an e-commerce platform focused on enthusiast consumers. As CEO of Orderly, he grew the business by 150% over two years, ultimately selling it to Buyers Edge. Held key roles at Air2Web, leading the company through successful operational improvements and a sale.

Originally a computer scientist, he transitioned into venture capital after a stint in corporate finance. He previously worked as a VC at Ringier Digital Ventures.

Ori is recognized as a global leader in augmented reality and has dedicated over a decade to nurturing the AR ecosystem. In 2009, Ori co-founded Ogmento (later renamed Flyby Media and acquired by Apple), one of the first AR-focused, venture-backed companies. Ori frequently speaks at industry events and is a sought-after advisor for AR startups and related initiatives.

One of Peter’s key abilities is mentoring new founders to achieve both business and personal growth. Peter is an esteemed investor in the Nordic tech scene, with over 20 years of experience in strategic management, startup growth, and multiple profitable exits. He has held several board positions and investor roles in some of the most successful tech exits in the Nordic region. Peter is also known for collaborating with the Copenhagen Incubator, serving on the Danish Export Council, and advising a former Danish Prime Minister.

Nodari previously developed and managed a venture portfolio worth more than $400 million, covering mid and late-stage investments in companies like Auto1, VIPKid, DocPlanner, Delivery Hero, and Wefox. He attended the Venture Capital Executive Program at Berkeley Haas.

Nicole, a talented squash player, is also an investor at Blue. She previously worked in startups and has a background in psychology from Williams College.

Nico founded Adjacent, a fund for mobile-first subscription startups, after working at Point Nine Capital and Insight Partners. His investments include Calm, Revolut, and Oura.

Nicolai launched BootstrapLabs in 2008, bringing 25+ years of operational experience in scaling tech platforms like VR and enterprise software. He has invested in and mentored over 35 companies.

Netalie has 20 years of experience in startups and global corporates. She evaluates investment opportunities and manages portfolios for early-stage tech companies.

Nearly 20 years of experience in human capital management as an analyst, consultant, and executive. Former SVP of strategy and corporate development at Cornerstone OnDemand, featured in publications like The Economist, WSJ, and Forbes as an expert in the field.

Mr. Penberthy serves as president and CEO of Rand. Previously CFO, he joined Rand in 1997. He has worked with the Greater Buffalo Partnership and Convention Bureau, and has extensive experience in financial roles at the Greater Buffalo Development Foundation.

Ms. Brechtel is EVP, CFO, and Secretary at Rand, managing financial operations and compliance. She joined Rand in 2002 and previously held finance roles at Cellular One, Union Carbide, and Comptek Research.

Monica is an international business executive, climate activist, and venture investor. She's a partner at The 22 Fund, which invests in high-tech manufacturing to promote diversity and export-driven job creation. She also advises Lord of the Trees, a company using precision drones for reforestation. Monica is founder and managing director of the Women's VC Fund, focused on female entrepreneurs.

Milan holds a Master’s degree in Economic Analysis and Financial Engineering from the Prague University of Economics. As a partner at Presto Ventures, Milan uses his experience to help portfolio companies structure their operations and improve efficiency, focusing on industrial tech, B2B enterprise, and hardware-enabled startups.

Mike founded Rothenberg Ventures in 2012 while a student at Harvard Business School, starting with $5 million from 50 founders and CEOs. Rothenberg Ventures has since grown to manage $50 million, investing in over 100 startups, including Robinhood, SpaceX, and Patreon, becoming a leading VC firm in frontier technology and virtual reality.

Mickael is a partner at VR Ventures, specializing in fintech investments. He has played a major role in setting up Redstone’s sector-specific funds, drawing on his background in M&A, private equity, and startup operations. His recent investments include Penta, RightNow, and Remind.me.

Mikal Thomsen is a founding partner and managing director at Trilogy Equity Partners. He has more than 20 years of experience in the wireless industry, having started with McCaw Communications in its early days and later serving as COO of Western Wireless and its subsidiary, VoiceStream. He co-founded Pacific Northwest Cellular, which was eventually merged and sold to Alltel.

Michal has 25 years of executive experience in medtech and digital health startups, having co-founded Triventures, Israel's first female-founded venture capital firm. Her exits include companies acquired by 1-800 Contacts, Stryker, and Thoratec. Michal emphasizes the importance of integrating core technology into healthcare systems for commercial success.

Mike Janke, co-founder of DataTribe, is a former CEO of Silent Circle, creator of the Blackphone, recognized by Time Magazine as one of the top inventions of the year. He is also a former SEAL Team 6 member, an author, and the recipient of the Visionary of the Year award from the Center for Democracy and Technology.

Michael, a former entrepreneur, founded Theality, scaling it into a nationwide maternity apparel brand distributed by over 200 retailers. With a management consulting career focused on helping global clients transform their business models, Michael most recently served in senior strategic roles at Gap and 1-800-Flowers.com. He also mentors at top NYC tech accelerators XRC Labs and ERA.

Michael previously served as CISO at Zscaler, where he was part of the founding team and played a key role in building its research and security teams. After Zscaler's IPO in 2018, Michael started Stonemill Ventures, focusing on investing in cybersecurity startups.

Michael Wu is the co-founder and CEO of Amber Group, a leading digital asset service provider.

Meir is often mistaken for the oldest partner despite being the youngest due to his extensive experience. He focuses on companies that challenge large markets, with clear customer acquisition strategies and sound unit economics. Meir has led investments in companies like Claroty, Lumos, and Ception, with successful exits such as Panoramic Power's acquisition by Centrica.

Michael has 25 years of experience leading IT and tech companies, most notably transforming TOPdesk Danmark as CEO. Since becoming an angel investor in 2004, Michael has participated in several mergers and acquisitions and has served on numerous boards. His background includes deep knowledge of IT, sales, business strategy, and entrepreneurship.

Max joined Snö after six years at Thiel Capital, Peter Thiel's personal investment office. He also worked at Wilson Sonsini in Silicon Valley and as an equity capital markets analyst at Credit Suisse in New York.

Mark co-founded Kronos Research and acts as co-CEO. After graduating from Carnegie Mellon, Mark worked at Citadel Investment Group, leading its high-frequency trading unit, and later at Knight Capital, running the largest dark pool in the US and Europe at that time.

Marian serves as managing partner at Aves Lair, a technology-focused venture capital firm investing in innovative startups.