Thorsten is a technology leader, venture capitalist, and hands-on builder with a career spanning innovation, entrepreneurship, and global business.
He has built and scaled technology ventures while investing in founders and emerging technologies that create long-term value.
Darlene Damm is a technology entrepreneur and innovation leader with experience spanning startups, global organizations, and impact-driven ventures.
Her career includes leadership and advisory roles with Singularity University, Ashoka, the World Bank, and pioneering technology companies.
Anusha Nerella is a technology executive recognized for leading innovative digital and AI initiatives at leading global financial institutions.
She is a Member of the Forbes Technology Council, a Senior IEEE Leader, a Microsoft MVP, and an ACM Practitioner Board Member.
Alain Chetrit is an entrepreneur and philanthropist known for building innovative businesses and creating platforms that drive global impact.
He pioneered advancements in the fashion retail industry before expanding his focus to purpose-driven leadership and knowledge sharing.
Richard Barnes is the Founder and CEO of Select Research, focused on advancing digital health innovation.
He pioneered the development of the Body Volume Index (BVI), a next-generation health assessment designed to provide a more accurate alternative to the traditional Body Mass Index (BMI).
Michael Ambrosino is a Partner at Access Ventures, where he invests in innovative companies and helps build high-performing leadership teams.
From his early years as a competitive athlete in the Bronx, he developed the resilience, discipline, and self-agency that have shaped his entrepreneurial and investment career.
Chua Kee Chaing is the President of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT), leading its vision for applied, industry-focused higher education.
With extensive experience in academia and engineering, he has played a key role in advancing innovation, research, and university–industry collaboration.
Jan Romportl is the CEO and Co-Founder of Elin.ai, where he focuses on advancing responsible and human-centered AI.
With a background in artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and philosophy, he explores topics including machine consciousness, Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and AI ethics.
Sanjeevikumar Padmanaban is a distinguished professor and researcher specializing in electrical power engineering, power electronics, and renewable energy systems.
His pioneering research focuses on integrating advanced power technologies, smart grids, artificial intelligence, and sustainable energy solutions.
Simon Pereira Shorey is a humanitarian leader dedicated to improving the lives of displaced people and vulnerable communities worldwide.
He is the driving force behind the International Foundation for the Displaced, focused on supporting refugees and displaced populations through sustainable initiatives.
