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Head of State and Local Government, OpenAI

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I used to turn data into money. Then I started turning data into time — which, you could argue, are one and the same. And now this joke has run away from me and I have no choice but to chase after it. So these days I enable people to convert money to time and time to money. I have deep experience in building and scaling product teams in areas like consumer social, marketplaces, ad tech, fintech.

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Senior Director of Technology at ProPublica | Open web, open internet

Niki Shamdasani

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Building something new in the mold/home health space | Forbes 30 Under 30

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Seasoned leader and digital media pioneer who works at the nexus of journalism and technology. Connector and convener of people and ideas. I'm passionate about reaching audiences in an ever-evolving media landscape.

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Innovation-Focused Executive Coach | Strategic Advisor to Founders, CEOs, and Executives | Founder of Point C | Director of Sulzberger Program at Columbia

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CEO @ Headlands West | Corporate Development

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Most promising startups stumble because they miss the foundational steps. As a serial entrepreneur since the mid-1990s, I have walked the path of innovation, learning firsthand the pitfalls to avoid. That's why I've devoted my career to guiding founders, ensuring their journey is smooth with well-founded strategies. Through co-founding Silicon Valley in Your Pocket and my integral role at Batchery, I have empowered thousands of early-stage founders across 40+ countries, transforming ideas into investor-ready ventures. My expertise spans the vast landscape of the startup ecosystem. As the founder of Global Kinetics, I spearhead initiatives to establish and expand US operations, fostering thriving entrepreneurial communities globally. I am a crucial connector, linking founders with the right mentors and resources timely. As a Limited Partner in venture funds like Berkeley SkyDeck Funds and Supporters Fund and an active angel investor, my insights into the funding equation are both deep and wide. Regularly speaking at international forums on startup ecosystems, investor readiness, and entrepreneurship, I also contribute to publications that share these insights globally. Beyond Silicon Valley, my commitment extends to supporting programs like Rutgers Business School's Road to Silicon V/Alley and Innovate Marquette SmartZone. With a solid foundation in Economics, Finance, and Entrepreneurship from Rutgers (Bachelors) and UC Berkeley (MBA), I stand ready to help startups transition from dreams to funded realities. If you are prepared to transform your startup vision into a thriving, investor-ready enterprise, connect with me. Every groundbreaking company starts with getting the fundamentals right.

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Ancien journaliste, Adriano Farano est parti à la recherche du pain. Non pas du pain qu'on retrouve en boulangerie, issu de blés hybridés génétiquement et dopé au gluten indigeste, non. Mais le pain qui fut un aliment de basé, sacré dans plusieurs religions. Il publie en 2020 le livre "Je ne mangerai pas de ce pain-là" publié aux éditions du Rouergue (Actes Sud). Le fruit de son enquête est également Pane Vivo, "pain vivant" dans sa langue maternelle. - Un pain qui rassasie grâce à son indice glycémique faible. - Un pain qui ne donne pas mal au ventre. - Un pain qui contient presque autant de fer que la viande rouge. Bref, un pain qui fait du bien, disponible par abonnement avec livraison gratuite dans toute la France sur www.panevivo.com ainsi qu'aux restaurants ou épiceries soucieux de se démarquer en épousant les valeurs du bien manger. Adriano Farano enseigne à Sciences-Po Paris, à l'école de journalisme. Il est l'ancien directeur-fondateur du premier média pan-européen Café Babel, ancien chercheur à l'Université de Stanford et ancien fondateur de la startup Watchup qui proposait un J.T. personnalisé. Scout pendant dix ans, Adriano fonde son engagement professionnel sur la confiance, la probité, la confiance, l'exigence, l'optimisme et la bonne humeur.