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Chad Tillman is a seasoned patent attorney with over 25 years of experience in patent prosecution, focusing on electrical and mechanical innovations, including software and consumer products. He is currently the Managing Partner and Patent Attorney at Tillman Wright, PLLC, where he has worked since April 2004, developing strategies for protecting clients’ intellectual property. In…
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Adam Silverman is a legal professional with extensive experience advising mature and emerging growth companies on various corporate matters, including venture capital and debt financing, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial transactions. He is currently a Co-Founder at Wiggin (x), a firm established to support high-growth companies and their investors, and serves as a Partner at…
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Anthony D. Sabatelli is a seasoned patent counsel with extensive experience in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Since February 2019, he has served as Patent Counsel at Wiggin and Dana LLP in the Greater New York City Area, where he focuses on developing business-oriented patent strategies and navigating complex legal issues at the intersection of…
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Ben, a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and TEDx speaker, is the CEO and Co-founder of Cambium, a climate-tech start-up backed by Joe Tsai, Steve Case, and others. Cambium is revolutionizing the lumber industry by turning local wood waste into Carbon Smart Wood™, a sustainable, high-quality building material, while their proprietary Traece™ platform provides a…
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Beverly Jurenko is an experienced Executive and Leadership Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation as an Associate Certified Coach. She specializes in fostering positive impact and personal growth through her ontological coaching training, educational background, and extensive international experience across corporate, startup, and non-profit sectors. Beverly is deeply committed to Diversity, Equity, and inclusion…
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William Schnoor is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience representing companies of all sizes, from startups to established public firms. He strongly focuses on addressing business needs through practical and cost-effective legal advice. Since relocating to London in September 2018, he has been actively involved in the tech markets of the U.K., continental Europe,…
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Bradford Galiette is a seasoned Product Manager currently serving as the Founder of New Venture in Connecticut since October 2021. He has extensive experience at Google, where he held various roles, including Lead Product Manager for Google’s Display and Video Ads products from July 2020 to September 2021 and previously for Brand Ads Measurement from…
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David S. Rose is a prominent entrepreneur and angel investor, often referred to as “New York’s Archangel.” He is the Founder and CEO of US Real Estate Market and the Founder & Executive Chairman of Gust, a global SaaS platform for startups and investors. He has also recently taken on roles as Chairman of Thinkable…
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Eason Yang is a prominent designer and social innovator who founded Not Entirely Dead (NED) to assist cancer survivors in their professional comebacks after facing career gaps due to health challenges. His work has garnered significant recognition, including Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Award and Innovation by Design Award in 2023. Currently, Eason serves as…
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Jeehyang Leung is an experienced marketer with a strong passion for consumer-centric business growth. With a diverse background across industries such as CPG, Financial Services, and Healthcare, Jeehyang has held various marketing roles that emphasize product marketing, brand strategy, and consumer research. Currently, as the Global Head of Brand and Product Marketing at Sendwave since…
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Jennifer Peterson is a seasoned Marketing and Communications strategy consultant with 14 years of experience. She currently works at IBM as a Senior Manager in Analyst Relations for Data and AI, focusing on generative AI and related technologies. She has previously held roles at IBM, where she managed analyst relations for Sustainability Software, Corporate Social…
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John Casano is an accomplished technology leader with over 11 years of experience in start-ups, hedge funds, and agile innovation. He currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Troika Solutions, leading the development of secure software solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and the intelligence community. His role focuses on driving innovation, ensuring…
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Jonas Clark is an investor at Elm Street Ventures, where he focuses on transforming world-class research into impactful ventures. He has recently taken on roles as a Partner at Elm Street Ventures and as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Yale Ventures, both starting in May 2024. Additionally, he is a Founding Partner at Quarterdeck Digital,…
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Josh Steinberg is a startup go-to-market specialist who has extensive experience working in the tech field across partnerships, sales, and strategy. Josh’s specialty is building Partner Programs and other Business Development activities at B2B SaaS companies, especially those with product-led growth sales motions. Title: Director, Partnerships Organization: Hive LinkedIn
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Lauren E. Graham is a social entrepreneur, environmentalist, and educator with an eclectic background in environment and sustainability, social innovation and entrepreneurship, and creative media for public engagement. She is the founder of Velvet Frame, a social impact strategy and communications consultancy. She works with mission-driven organizations and individuals across the environmental-social impact spectrum on…
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Lydia Bowers is an HR leader with extensive experience in building and scaling teams within fast-growing, tech-enabled companies. She holds a graduate degree in Human Resources from Cornell’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations. As the former Head of People at Spyce, she was instrumental in shaping the company’s culture and talent strategy, guiding the…
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Maria Kadison is the President and CEO of EdwardsCo., a strategic communications company focused exclusively on educational and education-related non-profits, including prestigious institutions like Harvard, Yale, and Massachusetts General Hospital. She has held this position since March 2012, leveraging her extensive background in marketing and strategic communications to support senior leadership in higher education and…
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Michael Farid is the co-founder of Spyce and currently serves as the Vice President of Automation at Sweetgreen, where he is focused on scaling robotics and automation to enhance the dining experience. Michael co-founded Spyce while pursuing his graduate studies at MIT, combining his passion for robotics and culinary arts to develop a first-of-its-kind automated…
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Philip Stanger is an experienced entrepreneur and leader in the technology sector. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Olyns, a position he has held since September 2019. In addition, he serves as an Entrepreneur In Residence at Vanedge Capital, focusing on high-growth software and technology-enabled companies since January 2019. Previously, Philip worked at…
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Stephen Blum is an experienced professional with a strong background in mentorship, community-building, and financial literacy. He has been serving as the Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Yale University since August 2011, where he develops programmatic strategies and supports key initiatives for the Yale Alumni Association. In addition to his role at Yale, he…
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Talia Kennedy is an experienced professional with a diverse background in product management, marketing, and investment. She has served on the Board of Directors for the UC Berkeley Library since 2024 and has been an active angel investor since 2021, with notable investments in companies like Reforge and Attain. Previously, Talia worked as a Senior…
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Vasu Dev Rao Aitharaju is a seasoned product executive with over two decades of experience transforming business challenges into strategic growth opportunities across various industries. Currently, he serves as the Head of Product Management at Constrafor, where he is focused on revolutionizing the construction industry through an AI-powered SaaS platform, enhancing financial growth and resilience…