Built a global AI community across 80+ cities with City.AI. Previously helped build the Dataseries network for VC firm OpenOcean and co-founded Startup Wise Guys, investing in over 220 companies.

Built and scaled Senet and Pipe Networks, and invested in over 40 companies via Transition Level Investments. Former Chief Entrepreneur of Queensland and a “Shark” on Shark Tank Australia.

Brings his experience as a startup operator to venture investing and fund management. He co-founded First Row Partners and is also a Venture Partner at 2048 Ventures. Previously, he held leadership roles at Grubstakes and the Seattle Angel Conference. He is set to teach a hands-on angel investing class at the University of Washington Foster School of Business in Fall 2022. During the pandemic, he co-founded The $1K Project, a collective that delivered $3.3M to vulnerable families. His career began in management consulting, with subsequent pivotal roles in tech startups. A curious generalist with a focus on developing the right questions, he mentors startup founders and is actively involved in university ecosystems. Passionate about the visual arts, community service, and tennis.

Brings over 15 years of experience in venture capital and strategic partnerships to JVP. Serves on the boards of multiple portfolio companies such as Earnix and SourceDefense. Former executive at Israeli conglomerate Koor Industries.

Brian is the CEO of Diligent and has diverse experience in entrepreneurship, consulting, and culinary arts.

Brett Davis is a partner at New North Ventures, focusing on technologies that create value for national security and commercial enterprises.

Brett DeMarrais is a partner at Ludlow Ventures and previously founded Wedit, a wedding video platform.

Born in Silicon Valley, I've worked in 11 countries, founded 15 startup teams, and have over 28 years of experience in emerging markets. I consider myself multicultural, having lived in 8 countries and worked in 26.

Board member/observer for Absurd, Medal.tv, Mutate, Voldex, RamenVR.

Bob co-founded Blu Venture Investors and is CEO of Link Labs. He previously served as head of marketing for CEB and worked as a senior executive in multiple public companies.

Blake Modersitzki joined Pelion Venture Partners in 2002 after 13 years at Novell and WordPerfect. He has a successful track record, with investments in Fusion-io, Bowstreet, Business Layers, and more.

Bill oversees all venture creation and commercialization efforts at Foundry. Before Foundry, he was CEO at Member Support Services, and his earlier startups led to successful exits.

Bennett was a partner at Coatue and a private equity investor at Altamont Capital Partners before co-founding A-Star.

Bernard Moon co-founded SparkLabs Global Ventures and SparkLabs startup accelerator in Korea. Previously, he led Vidquik, a web conferencing platform, and held roles in private investment firms and media tech companies.

Benedikt is a founding partner of Vsquared Ventures, bringing 15 years of finance experience from working in M&A and at HgCapital, Europe’s largest tech investor.

Ben joined Pelion in 2015 and has led or co-led 16 investments since joining as an intern in 2014. He focuses on fintech, marketplaces, frontier tech, and AI/ML, choosing entrepreneurs with disruptive businesses. He previously worked for Jefferies Financial Group’s strategy team and managed investments like National Beef Packing.

Began as an entrepreneur in 1995, studying venture capital management at the prestigious Kauffman Program in Silicon Valley in 2012-2014. Founded six companies and managed nearly 250 investments across old and new economies, including successful exits like Unity and SmartAD. Also invested in Ridango, a mass-transit systems developer, and led Startup Wise Guys, coaching and investing in over 220 CEE companies.

Before TechOperators, Said led Synchrologic, Inc. as CEO and chairman for seven years. He was also the founder and CEO of Samna Corporation, which developed Ami Pro, later acquired by Lotus. He spent four years in executive roles at Lotus, following nine years in executive service at Intellisync and Lanier Business Products.

Before joining Ten13, he served as an investment principal at Vu Venture Partners and worked in early-stage strategy and finance in the UK. He is known for completing projects like "Saddle Sand Sea," rowing across the Atlantic, and running marathons in the Sahara Desert.

Before joining Ascend Vietnam Ventures, he co-founded Klout, a social analytics company in San Francisco backed by Kleiner Perkins, and was a general partner for 500 Startups Vietnam.

Before joining Blu Venture Investors, Jim served as a scientist for the U.S. Government and founded BDS, Inc. He later led BDS's merger with BTG, which resulted in a successful IPO in 1992. He subsequently founded Ernst & Young Technologies, which was acquired by Capgemini in 2004. Jim now focuses on companies leading technological innovations, particularly in national security.

Before founding TechOperators in 2008, Glenn was the CEO of VistaScape Security Systems, a venture-backed enterprise video surveillance company that was successfully acquired by Siemens. He also co-founded Internet Security Systems (acquired by IBM for $1.3 billion) and worked at venture-backed software companies InterBase Software and Epoch Systems in various executive roles.

Attorney and Yu faculty member with 25+ years of experience advising technology startups. Moshe has been involved in industries like digital health, fintech, and cybersecurity, working with companies like Xtify (acquired by IBM) and Ksolo (acquired by Fox Interactive Media).

At DataTribe, John accelerates growth for startups by working at the intersection of technology, design, and business. He previously co-founded three technology firms that were all successfully acquired and led product management at WealthEngine.

As the strategic leader at Venture Lab, Amee drives growth, investment strategies, and portfolio engagement. During her tenure, she has led global investment activities and portfolio governance, particularly focusing on Africa. Before joining Accion, she was a consultant at McKinsey & Company, worked on product innovation at SKS Microfinance in India, and provided consulting to various financial inclusion enterprises worldwide. Holds a B.A. from Davidson College and an MBA from The Wharton School.

Arnon is a partner at MoreVC, bringing 40 years of executive experience to the team. He has held numerous board seats, including Chairman of multiple business units at Israel Chemical.

Anya enjoys working with entrepreneurs to bring market-proof ideas to life. She co-founded Healthy Ventures and previously led strategy at Cardinal Health. Before investing, she held leadership roles at Medtronic, consulting at McKinsey, and managing research at Piper Jaffray.

Anthony Pompliano began his career in tech after serving in the U.S. Army and playing college football. He founded two successful software companies and is currently a product manager at Facebook.

Anjney Midha is CEO of Ubiquity6, an augmented reality platform aiming to connect people in physical spaces. He co-founded the company in 2017, raising $37.5M from investors like Benchmark and Index Ventures. Previously, he was an investing partner at Kleiner Perkins and worked with companies such as Magic Leap and TheWaveVR. He pursued both undergraduate and graduate studies at Stanford.

Angel investor with a portfolio that includes Coinbase, Envoy, and over 40 other startups. Formerly the first designer for Facebook's user growth in 2008 and lead designer for Facebook Photos.

Andreas Laule is CEO of Berliner Volksbank Ventures. Previously at Grundkreditbank EG, he attended Harvard Business School.

Andreas Iten, a strategist in innovation and entrepreneurship, co-founded SIXHackathon and F10. He is the global CEO of F10 and advises Six Fintech Ventures, leveraging his expertise in finance and insurance startups.

An early investor in notable companies like decacorn Miro, as well as market leaders such as Harver, Chocofamily, Zakaz, Travelata, and Piano, boasting 7 exits so far.

An Australian entrepreneur and investor with over 30 years of experience, both locally and internationally. He has successfully started and scaled five businesses across different industries, and also gained corporate experience as IT Director with Procter & Gamble.

Alexey, with over 15 years of experience in audit and finance and a decade in venture capital, co-founded Starta Ventures in 2010. Starta focuses on deeptech startups with a link to Eastern Europe. He also co-founded Starta Accelerator, a New York-based program empowering frontier tech startups.

Alex, after working in investment banking, founded two companies: Innovation Department, focused on disruptive brands, and DojoMojo, a platform aimed at building growth partnerships through marketing.

AJ has co-founded several startups, raising over $7.5 million from notable investors like Bessemer Venture Partners and Eduardo Saverin. A seasoned entrepreneur driven by the desire to launch impactful businesses.

AI expert with a background in neural networks, moved into industry roles and gained 12 years of experience as a CTO. Designed software products and led dev teams for various clients, from MVPs to full-scale enterprise solutions.

Advisor and CFO/COO for venture-stage companies across diverse industries, including SaaS, ad tech, and healthcare. Experienced in capital raising, restructuring, and leading operations from inception to exit.

After 10 years at DLA Piper, Anders Kaasgaard became an operational partner at Nordic Eye, focusing on legal and regulatory matters. He brings experience from M&A, capital markets, and venture investments.

A strategy and people leader experienced across private, public, and social sectors, focusing on operations, growth, and organizational effectiveness. Proven expertise in developing people and teams, driven by a passion for mission-oriented work, including education, global health, city government, and democratic processes. Skilled at enhancing organizational design and implementing effective growth strategies.

A seasoned finance professional with a creative approach to data, co-founded the SpaceBuzz Foundation to introduce outer space to children worldwide and Schoolkassa to promote transparency in parental contributions.

A pioneering figure in Middle East venture capital, Hany headed TMT investments at EFG-Hermes Private Equity for over 12 years. Managed a $500 million portfolio, including $200 million in tech, media, and telecom—contributing to the region's first venture capital funds before co-founding Sawari Ventures.

A German-American technology entrepreneur, futurist, and asset manager. Active participant in the DAO of Enzyme Finance and 88mph, founder of Crypto Academy, and author of the bestselling dystopian fiction novel "Dark Age".

A California native with two decades of local "company building" experience. Started his career as a CPA with PricewaterhouseCoopers, later becoming an entrepreneur and founding four software companies. Named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by Money Hunt in 2000.

Managing Director at Spaze Ventures, investing in early-stage tech startups. Former VP in fintech with extensive corporate development experience. Chairman at SGTECH's Singapore Enterprise Chapter.

Professor at Columbia Business School, founder of 37 Angels, focusing on venture capital and entrepreneurship education.

12 years in financial services, including VC, private equity, and investment banking. Formerly with Antarctica Capital and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, executing over $2 billion in transactions for public/private clients.

CEO at Village Capital, member of National Advisory Council on Innovation & Entrepreneurship, and Sorenson Global Impact Leader.

Founder/CEO of UMANA Family, managing $250M+. First Latina GP at BABEL Ventures, advisor to Republic. Pioneering conscious investing and championing responsible legacy building.

Founder & Managing Partner at AC Ventures, investing in 120+ early-stage Indonesia-focused tech businesses. Previously co-founded ventures in China and worked with Rocket Internet. Triathlete and endurance sports enthusiast.

Co-founder of Investhaus and Via Vento, Brazil's luxury ceiling fans leader. Advocate for sustainability, human-to-human business, and green business education.

Partner at MS&AD Ventures, formerly at Google. Angel investor with a focus on fintech and tech innovations.

Founding managing director at Westlake Village BioPartners, with 40+ biotech investments. Former leadership at Amgen and Bristol-Myers Squibb. Midas List tech investor and recipient of Healthcare Businesswomen’s “Woman of the Year.”

Active angel investor in fintech, high-tech, and CPG sectors. Broad experience across tech startups.

Active investor at Final Word Investments specializing in seed rounds.

Co-founder of Investhaus, with a background in sustainable luxury retail in Brazil. Advocates for human-to-human business models. Holds degrees in law and marketing.

General Partner at Engine Ventures, supporting tough tech startups with capital and partner networks. Experienced in providing infrastructure to deep tech founders.

Partner at IrishAngels, managing $65M in seed-stage investments. Former energy PE co-founder. Active in non-profit leadership and equity advocacy in VC.

10+ years in investment banking, PE, and VC, managing $12B+ in transactions. Passionate about innovation in outdated systems.

Pre-seed and seed hardware-focused venture capitalist, specializing in supporting deep tech founders.

Co-founder of Grit Ventures, investing in deep tech for sustainability. Focused on diversity, STEM, and environmental causes.

Managing Partner at Owl Capital, experienced in scaling technology companies and transformative innovations.

General Partner and CEO of Human Ventures. Formerly with Lightspeed Ventures and CityLight Capital. Named among The 50 Most Influential Women in America.

Venture capitalist at Wellington, co-founder of BLCK VC. Focused on early-stage startups and increasing representation in VC.

Managing Partner at Entrada Ventures. Former Google executive leading major projects. Board member at Shift4 Payments, investing in enterprise tech.

Founder of Alt Capital ($150M fund), supporting early-stage startups. Co-founder of Lattice, passionate about empowering founders.

CEO of Founders First Capital Partners, supporting underserved B2B small businesses. Founder of six startups. Active in diversity initiatives for tech.

Founder of Broadway Angels, first investor in Salesforce. Author and board member at leading tech firms. Early pioneer in Internet infrastructure.

CEO at Engine Ventures, supporting Tough Tech founders. Provides infrastructure, labs, and tools for startups tackling major challenges.

Serial entrepreneur, impact investor, and venture capital expert. Focused on social entrepreneurship, peer-to-peer economies, and responsible business.

Founder & CEO at Pipeline Angels, supporting diverse and underrepresented founders with early-stage funding. Focused on building inclusive investment communities.

Partner at Resolute Ventures, investing in pre-seed and seed stage companies. Building a supportive network of high-impact founders.

Managing Director at Tola Capital, investing in enterprise software. Provides hands-on support for growing companies leveraging cloud technology.

Growth investor with a focus on turnaround situations. Expertise in leadership development and capital structure enhancement.

Former Tesla exec, launched tech innovations. Now focuses on circular economic ventures for local production, reducing global supply chain impact.

Founder of Pivotal, co-founder of the Gates Foundation. Advocate for women's rights and author of "The Moment of Lift."

Veteran of startups and tech firms, passionate about entrepreneurship. Former US Navy Surface Warfare Officer.

Former CEO of TaskRabbit, investment committee member at SoftBank Opportunity Fund. Board member at Nordstrom and HP, passionate about inclusivity.

Founder of FullCircle, investing in pre-seed companies creating an equitable workforce. Supports founders with fundraising strategies.

Founding Partner at UpWest, investing in Israeli-US startups. Built Silicon Valley's gateway to Israel. Named among 100 most influential in Israeli tech.

CEO of Metasys Technologies, former McKinsey consultant. Angel investor in 75+ startups. Harvard Law JD, writes about startups and business.

Venture capitalist at VR Ventures, focused on supporting early-stage technology companies.

VC with 9+ years experience, invested in 20+ companies across South Asia. Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. Focused on high-growth tech startups.