I am a tech lover who thinks tech entrepreneurs will play a capital role in solving humanity's most prominent environmental problems. Mechanical engineer with Material speciality by training, entrepreneur at heart decided against a University career and instead venture into the big unknown wild world of entrepreneurship. Scary but very rewarding so far! :-)

Brian J. Baumann is a prominent figure in the financial technology industry, focusing on AI, big data, and fintech innovation. As the Director of Technology Capital Markets at NYSE, he drives technological advancements at the intersection of finance and technology.

With his expertise in emerging technologies, Brian actively contributes to transforming traditional financial systems and promoting forward-thinking initiatives that reshape the future of finance. He participates in conferences and forums, sharing insights on the latest trends and developments in the industry.

Brian's influence and vision in financial technology continue to shape how businesses and individuals approach finance, paving the way for a more dynamic and interconnected global economy. His commitment to innovation and collaboration fosters growth and development within the fintech space.

Hi,  I'm Raph and I am the Head of Product at LawAdvisor Ventures. My background is originally in Robotics and Mechatronics but I now find myself entrenched in legal tech world. What started as a "happy accident" - building and launching a legal guidance chatbot  in Australia - has become a passion for revolutionizing legal services delivery. Today, I lead a talented team of engineers, designers, and legal minds to develop world-class legal technology products.

Whether it's collaborating with Big Law or  bringing cutting-edge solutions to the market, I'm driven by the much needed  impact we can have on the legal landscape.

Carolina Casas Forga is Spanish and Swiss citizen. She holds a Bachelor in Business Administration as well as a Master in Finance. For the past 14 years, she has worked in wealth Management. From Citi Private Bank (where she received the Global Excellence Award given by the global CEO), to Multi Family Office in Stonehage Fleming.

Carolina is the European partner for the Blockchain Research Institute.

Working so many years in Finance helped her realize that capital flows do have an impact on defining the future. Her interest in technology and impact investing brought her the willingness to bridge this gap.

She co-founded Sangha Capital SA in 2020, a private tech investment club alongside Bill Tai and her sister Berta.

Technology with a purpose can help us shape the future. This is the driver and motivation that got us together to create initially Sangha Capital, and now continue to grow our mission through new funds and Sangha as a firm.

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Psychologist and third generation of educators, specialised in multiple intelligences methodology.

My main passion is Educational Tech as I believe that education needs disruption and is the base of all our system.

Co-founder of Sangha Capital SA in 2020 alongside my sister and Bill Tai.

We want to continue our mission to improve the world through technology.

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ESQ & Founder of Galactic Labs Advisory and Venture Studio

Dynamic tech entrepreneur with the added versatility as a Barbados-based lawyer, Lily Dash has been focused on the development of opportunity in the Caribbean. Leading conversations on Business Development, fostering connections and legal counsel - Lily seeks to ignite the conversation and business of the Caribbean to include the transformation of systems and inclusion of new financial models and systems.

Lily’s background includes extensive blockchain, real estate, emerging markets and angel investing experience. Lily is a Chairwoman of Barbados based Polymath, the world's first security token solution and Earth Technologies, a tech for climate NFT Market Place.

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Nathalie De Clercq is an entrepreneur based between New York City and Sardinia, Italy. She is currently focused on real estate in south Sardinia that includes luxury villas, restaurants, retail and entertainment. Her background is in sourcing and supply chain in China which ties in with her ecommerce businesses. Her roots (half Chinese, half Belgian - American and Australian nationalities) means she’s naturally open minded and always up for an adventure! She’s passionate about photography, videography, tech and music. Her sporting favorites include kiting, martial arts, diving, yoga, paddleboarding, and skiing. She is currently focused on meditation and longevity.

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Annie Diakou is a motivated young professional with 4 years of experience in  corporate law at Slaughter & May, London where she was also involved in  PE/VC work.

Fascinated by the VC world she recently dipped her toes by investing her own personal savings in startups at  pre-seed level and started a syndicate by which she leverages personal  network to source deals.

Currently she is also involved in ad hoc marine conversation projects,  participating among others in dives with whales and dolphins, and beach clean  ups to collect data to help local organizations in Mauritius and Egypt.

Her experience so far has led her to want to dive deeper in the world of  sustainable investing.

Annie is an avid kitesurfer, windsurfer, diver and spends most of her free  time in the water.

Product builder (Google Maps, Strava, Google Wave, Waze), Hillary For America CTO, BFF Elo & Lars, Angel investor, Advocate for tech for civic innovation and social impact, Avid surfer and diver.

Ace Harper's own journey of self-discovery began with the study of ballet. As her career as a professional dancer progressed, she worked with artists including Lenny Kravitz, Jennifer Lopez, Duran Duran and legendary director David LaChapelle - all the while collecting ideas, writing songs and quietly assembling a vision that moved to her own soundtrack.

She later directed her own stage shows with music, performance art, fashion and visuals that reflected and evolved the kaleidoscope of influences she had absorbed.

Today, Ace is married to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame drummer Matt Sorum of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver. As Ace expresses her creativity through fashion, their daughter, Lou Ellington, continues to be her ultimate muse.

"I am vehement about emboldening all women. I believe in telling real women's stories. I plan on using fashion as a means to have women cultivate a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them.”

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Kevin Hawkins is Regional Head of Capital Markets at the New York Stock Exchange, having recently guided the listings of innovative technology companies such as Reddit, Rubrik and Ibotta in 2024. Prior to the NYSE, he led investor relations at Newmont Corporation, one of the world’s largest mining companies. Before Newmont, Kevin held senior business development and investor relations positions at Marathon Petroleum, the nation’s largest petroleum refiner. Through other progressive leadership roles, he oversaw the investor relations and communications function at MarkWest Energy Partners, previously the fastest-growing natural gas infrastructure company in the US;was senior investment analyst of equity portfolio research at Envestnet, a leading Fintech firm;and began his career managing finance and accounting operations at Cedarstone Partners, a consultancy for global not-for-profit entities. Kevin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Minors in Finance and Asian Studies from Calvin University. Kevin is passionate about technology and the transformational role AI is having on every aspect of business and society. He is also passionate about the role sports have in fostering inclusivity and building strong communities. Having grown up on the beaches of California and reaching the status of an NCAA All-American swimmer, Kevin greatly enjoys various watersports and is committed to protecting our fragile oceans for future generations, including his beautiful 13-year-old daughter.

Co-Founder and CEO of Atlas Literary, the literary management and specialty production division of Academy Award winning Atlas Entertainment.

Packaged/Consulted on over 100 Film and Television projects.

Hollywood Reporter’s Next Generation 35 Under 35.

Industry Veteran for over 25 years.

Started career at UTA and Management360.

Shawn-Holly is a visual poet whose innate passion for story and art guided her through a decades long career as a celebrated costume designer in film and television. Her intuitive eye, fearless curiosity, and dedication to craft sparked an artistic foray into a fresh medium on a large-scale. Shawn-Holly's premier collection of ocular portals is titled "Share the Wealth", a provocative series of intimate images reflecting the artist's playful wit, daring glamour, and shrewd feminine perspective, each piece boldly designed to spark primal emotions and spirited conversation. The collection's October 5th debut in Tokyo is a dream come true for Shawn-Holly, marking a profound leap forward on her mystical journey through the arts.

Manuela Jungo, a celebrated watersports athlete, is known for her prowess in the water and her role as a loving mother to her son, Kona. With a passion for adventure and love for the water, she has become a prominent figure in the kiteboarding and wing foiling community. Beyond her athletic achievements, Manuela also wears the hat of an event organizer, notably spearheading the ACTAI event in the picturesque locale of St. Moritz. Her Instagram page, @manuelajungo, offers a captivating glimpse into her thrilling life, from breathtaking water stunts to heartwarming moments with her family, making her an inspiring figure both in and out of the sporting arena.

Strategic Consultant | fmr Vice President of the European Parliament | Innovation AI Tech Blockchain Cybersecurity InvestEU Policy & Communication

Natalia Karayaneva is the founder and CEO of Propy, WEF pioneer, - a Silicon Valley company revolutionizing home purchasing via smart contracts and AI. She is an award-winning real estate developer, software engineer, and a serial entrepreneur with extensive knowledge in real estate and cryptography. Natalia is a frequent speaker at web3 and proptech events globally. She is a contributor to Forbes. Natalia has a degree in Computer Engineering, and a degree in Sustainable Urban Development from the University of Oxford.

Former investment banker - specialized in hedging strategies for single stock concentrated positions for founders and operators of large publicly traded companies. Acquired and developed real estate across various classes - preferences for warehouses. Established foundation to provide elementary education opportunities for the under served - emphasis on the developmentally delayed.

Courtney is the Founder & Managing Partner at Wondership Capital, a private equity firm that invests in real assets in alignment with planetary health. Courtney has successfully launched multiple businesses from inception to revenue generating, including two exits.

She is an avid sailor, skiier, gardener, and is passionate about ecology and conservation. She currently serves as the President of the Board of the Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Currently working as assistant executive director at Permacity Foundation. Formerly worked for Permacity Solar over 10 years as executive assistant and marketing. No experience with marine sports but enjoy watching kite surfing.

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Brennan is the founder and CEO of LawAdvisor. He is a qualified lawyer, developer and former PhD scholarship candidate researching the future of legal practice. Brennan was the winner of the Chief Justice’s innovation award for his role in the development of the Supreme Court's case management system, was a shortlisted finalist for the LexisNexis Centenary Book Awards for authoring a book on dispute avoidance, and through LawAdvisor, wants to use his understanding of modern day technologies and legal process to transform legal practice.

Joseph Perla is CEO of Hangout FM, a way to hang out online with music. Joseph has experience working early on AI, Self-driving cars, Facebook, and Lyft.

Terrance Philips is a Managing Director at Citi Private Bank in Hong Kong, acting as the Asia Head of Private Equity Client Coverage. In his role he is responsible for developing relationships with General Partners of Private Equity Firms and their respective Funds across Asia. Philips coordinates with his partners to deliver the Citi Bank platform to the Private Equity asset class to include;Subscription Facilities, Private Banking, Investment Banking and Funds Distribution. Prior to joining the company, Terrance spent twelve years with Silicon Valley Bank including several increasingly senior positions including cash management advisor, global treasure advisor and Managing Director responsible for the firm’s Global Private Equity Service Group. Philips managed relationships with more than 130 international venture capital firms throughout Asia, Europe, Israel and South America. In addition, he is an advisor to the board of directors of both the China Venture Capital Finance Organization and the Hong Kong Private Equity Finance Association.

Surfer and athlete, based in Dubai and San Francisco. Former quantum optics physicist and AI researcher. Currently the founder of two gaming companies: XReadylab, which provides VR educational games to 700 schools, and the universal engagement engine Playnet (also known as Stemmy), boasting 1.7 million active users on Telegram and in web tournaments.

Jonathan Port is the founder of the Permacity Foundation with a mission to stimulate decarbonizationion.  Mr. Port is an expert in sustainable energy, solar design, and sustainable real estate development. Mr. Port founded Permacity in 2003 and grew the company into a leading solar developer and engineering procurement contractor in the United States, with more than 150 MW of completed solar rooftop and carport experience. Following a strategic integration with Catalyze in 2021, Mr. Port led the Permacity Business Unit’s pipeline, currently at more than 450 MWs of solar to be built in the Western United States over the next four years. Mr. Port is also an inventor with 11 issued solar patents including SolarStrap®, a revolutionary advancement in mounting technology for solar PV systems on flat roofs, along with other technologies for solar installation, mounting, wiring, and carport design. Mr. Port’s accomplishments include completion of the largest solar roof installation in the world at the time, a two million-square foot installation at a four-building site supplying LADWP with 16.4 MW of in-basin solar power.

John Quinn leads Upper Street Marketing Incorporated’s (UPPR) operations in North America and is responsible for managing all facets of the business. John has held several high-level financial advisory positions over the last 26 years;both in the banking and brokerage services. John has a proven track record of driving sales growth in these markets. In addition, John Quinn brings his entrepreneurial and managerial expertise to UPPR. John has been an owner of a trading firm, a restaurant, a car service and as a real estate investor. With strong business acumen, John Quinn has turned around underperforming business units, can integrate multiple strategic partnerships, and has implemented corporate policy to maximize ROI for shareholders.

Prior to Joining UPPR, John Quinn worked for as a Senior Advisor and Wealth manager for several firms including JP Morgan/Chase, AIG Retirement Services and Ameriprise Financial. John strengths are client relationships and increasing revenue through telemarketing, referral campaign, seminars and existing database and investment offerings. John successfully used his financial planning knowledge as way to identify a client’s needs as well as business needs. Also, additional growth in his practice came from working with a variety of outside financial partners.

Mr. Quinn holds bachelor’s degree in business management from Lynn University, Boca Raton, Florida and he studied international business at American University of Ireland, in Dublin, Ireland.

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A modern day renaissance woman. Background education in Business Administration, Linguistics, Climate Change & Oceanography and half a decade of experience in the rapidly evolving data centre industry. Coming from Latvia I have very deep ties and understanding of the nature and its ways. Currently a co-founder of Incooling, with a mission to cool down the planet, one server at a time and a documentary producer. Super qualities: efficiency and problem solving!

Paula Schwarz, a passionate social entrepreneur, is the CEO and founder of StartUp Boat. She is also the founder of the World Datanomic Forum and has passionately transformed refugee camps at the Greece-Turkey border for years. Her remarkable work has earned her recognition as a Forbes-listed innovator under 30 in Europe. Paula's visionary leadership and commitment to empowering individuals and communities are evident in her diverse education, technology, and refugee integration initiatives. Join Paula Schwarz in shaping a better future and driving global change.

Veronica Allende Serra is the founding partner of Innova Capital, an investment company focusing on high-growth technology businesses globally. After working in finance at Itaú BBA in São Paulo, and Goldman Sachs and Leucadia National in New York, Veronica worked for a large family office doing Latam investments where she started to invest in tech. Veronica played a key role in major tech deals in Latam with early investments in Mercado Libre (Nasdaq: MELI) and Patagon and having conceived and founded Suberbid. Her investments included Movile (ifood), Clearsale (B3: CLSA3), Ripple, Brex, Chime, Editas Medicine (Nasdaq: Edit), Articul8 and Celcoin.

Veronica is deeply involved in entrepreneurship and mentorship, having helped establish numerous companies in Latam. She started Superbid, was an investor & board member of Mercado Libre (2007-2016) and member of the comp committee. Veronica is very involved with Endeavor Global since the late 90’s and it’s Catalyst Fund. She is an active panelist, mentor and supporter of Endeavor entrepreneurs. With Fundação Estudar, where Veronica was a fellow and attended HBS, she was involved in initiating its endowment, as a director and serves on the fundraising committee. Veronica was a member of the HBS Alumni Board, HBS Global Advisory Board and Ismart Foundation. She was active in the G-50, YPO, Dialog, started the Latam Start-up Challenge, was a judge at XTC, and is an advisor to Ripple and Maya Capital.

Veronica was named top 20 female business leaders by Latin Trade Magazine (2015) and featured among Latam's top female tech investor list from 2018 to 2023. She was the sole female highlighted in the book Fora da Curva II and was awarded Mentor of the Year at by Endeavor Brazil.

Veronica holds an MBA from HBS and a law degree from USP. She established a fellowship for female entrepreneurs at HBS in 2015. Born in Chile, she grew up in the US and Brazil, is fluent in five languages and loves photography, skiing and diving. She has three children: Antonio, Gabriella and Francisco.

Jenny Shao, MD is a Harvard physician-turned founder and the CEO of Robin, an applied AI-powered company on a mission to end loneliness. Using her 7 years of clinical experience, Jenny built the solutions to the 3 most glaring problems in the mental wellness ecosystem into Robin to create an on-demand, hyper-personalized, and affordable personal companion that is always there to support you through life's moments--big and small. Robin's backers include Bill Tai, Lars Rasmussen, and Christian Szegedy (co-founder of x.ai, advisor). She is thrilled at the joy her earliest users feel in using Robin and look forward to taking Robin to market later this year with an amazing team.

John Stanton is a seasoned climate and impact entrepreneur, venture capitalist, adventurer, and former athlete known for transforming extreme personal challenges into a high-fulfillment lifestyle. As the founder and CEO of Chōsen Ventures and SISU, he fuses elite Olympic training with neuroscience to fortify entrepreneurial resilience and drive collaborative innovation.

John’s founder-first approach utilizes adventure and challenge-based skill learning to catalyze breakthroughs. His ventures deliver impactful experiences that foster deep connections and promote personal growth among the world's risk-takers. Viewing venture investing as akin to the long-term development of elite athletes — John is a pivotal figure for those aiming to disrupt convention, empowering innovators to seize joy and fulfillment through the rigor of creation.

Jennifer Styles is a growth marketing and communications strategist with 20+ years of executive award-winning global in-house and agency experience. She’s passionate about emerging and innovative consumer technology, storytelling, business development partnerships that move the needle, community-building, blockchain, digital assets, and meaningful experiences that evoke thoughtful emotions.

Former CNN journalist, early stage employee at WeWork, OneOf, founder and entrepreneur.

Amanda Terry is an entrepreneur, investor, and community builder with over 20 years of digital media sales and business development leadership experience. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Metagood, a pioneering Web3 company that launched historic NFT collection OnChainMonkey and ordinals marketplace Osura.com.

Amanda is the Managing Partner of ACTAI Ventures, an early-stage venture fund she co-founded with Bill Tai. ACTAI Ventures supports a global community of founders and invests in companies leveraging digitization to make industries more efficient and processes more scalable and replicable, while also addressing challenges aligned with the UN SDGs.

Prior to co-founding Metagood and ACTAI Ventures, Amanda held leadership positions in business development, product marketing, and sales at Twitter and 5 start-ups which exited to Google, AOL, Neustar, Interpublic Group, and Capital One.

She is deeply committed to driving community engagement and social impact through her work with 501c3 ACTAI Global. Amanda has a BA from Princeton University in Public Policy and East Asian Studies, and an MBA from the Wharton School at University of Pennsylvania in Entrepreneurial Management and Finance.

I'm an italian photographer. I deal with private and public events. My works have been exhibited in several exhibitions and published in specialized magazines, such as FOTO Cult, Image Mag and Fotografare.

I find it spontaneous to express myself through photography because I regret that beauty may not have an eye that recognises it, fixes it in time and shares it. This is precisely one of the reasons that drives me to photograph.

Life-long waterman. Father. Entrepreneur. Inventor. Ex-Naval Special Forces. Commercial Skipper. Blue-water Cruiser. Kitesurfing and Diving instructor.Lived through the fast pace evolution of early-day kitesurf and foiling disciplines. Dedicated my life to innovation at sea. With Level Hydrofoils we are aiming to bring foiling technology to the main stage by making efoiling accessible to anyone with Level's unique self-stabilizing tech

Shingon DJ, Producer

Korean DJ based in Ibiza, Pyungchang Olympic opening ceremony fire performance director, Korea’s Got Talent.

Shingon playing minimal, disco and afro house, cinematic frequencies fit to time and space like sunset, sunrise and magical experience with love. Born in Korea, moved in Ibiza, played music at Mayan Warrior, Sangha x ACTAI event in Necker Island. He is building DJ party with Korean BBQ Omakase in Ibiza.

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