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Live Events and Experiences I Digital Media I Strategy

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Global Director of Custom Content, MIT Technology Review

Tuomas Ylä-Kauttu

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- Curious life long learner from Finland passionate about technology and making a positive dent in the universe - My profile is 50% business, 30% technology and 20% design - Experience in management consulting, software, hardware, startups and advertising - Building B2B and partnerships business at Polar Electro - Investing across asset classes and supporting portfolio companies at Infinit Capital

Conor L. Myhrvold

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Gayatri Iyengar

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I build, lead and support multi-disciplinary teams across engineering, AI, machine learning, product, strategy ops and operations research teams that develop next-generation logistics engines for the world's fastest and most reliable delivery network. With years of experience in software development and engineering leadership, I am passionate about solving complex problems at scale, using data-driven insights to create innovative solutions that benefit local economies and businesses. Previously, I held engineering leadership roles at Uber, Goldman Sachs, and Chase, where I delivered impactful products and platforms for millions of users in consumer, payments, marketplace, and e-commerce domains. My experience also includes organizational development, expanding engineering sites, building infrastructure, and developing products as a service. I serve as an advisor for multiple tech companies and have spoken at conferences such as Women Impact Tech, CTO Connections, Lesbians Who Tech, Developer Week, Google Women in Tech, and Grace Hopper. My talks cover topics like the art of building products, scaling from 0->1 and from 1-100, building reliability as the most important product feature, building and scaling ml teams, developing data platforms, and constructing logistics and marketplaces. Additionally, I am a peer reviewer for esteemed publications such as the International Journal of Software Engineering, Technology and Applications and the Journal of Information Technology Education: Innovations in Practice.

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Experienced Media & Content Sales executive and serial networker...with a proven track record of delivering new business revenue results for major media companies and brand launches in the NYC & New England markets. Strategic approach includes building cross platform, 360 integrated solutions with proven results in delivering ROI for advertisers. Experience includes leadership roles at blue chip content media companies: Outside Interactive, Gannett/USA Today, Tennis.com, Rodale, MIT Tech Review and Tribune/Times Mirror. While Sports and Technology are two areas of particular strength, my experience spans multiple verticals and categories including Auto, B2B, CE/Tech, Entertainment, Financial/Banks, Health & Wellness, Retail, QSR, Timepieces and Travel. I pride myself on being a motivated seller/leader, consistently increasing business from existing brands as well as breaking new business categories. Capable of carrying a Senior list and territory calling on marketing clients and cross platform agency leads. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Continually execute a strategic analysis of historical, competitive and existing accounts to determine go to market sales efforts. Initiate proactive consultative team sales approach to match owned media content and targeting assets with clients' core objectives. Experience utilizing Data Personas and Segmentation analytics to target Fortune 500 marketers' core customer base and prospects. INTEGRATED SALES: Client facing sales with agency support over past 20 years...creating organic growth by integrating packages across multimedia platforms: TV/Video, Digital, Custom Content, Podcasts, Social, Email/Newsletters and Experiential. LEADERSHIP: A history of mentoring and managing ad sales staffs, consistently breaking new accounts and achieving or exceeded revenue goals. Limited turnover on sales teams. Organized internal collaborator with marketing and creative teams developing solutions for core clients. STRATEGY: Deep experience in marketing new properties and expanding brand reach through creative campaigns and innovative cross-platform strategies, including developing experiential sponsorships and key partnerships for Fortune 500 clients.

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Editor and fact checker at Freelance

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I'm a Digital Business leader, Chief Product Officer and CTO with over a decade of experience leading digital strategy, product development, and technical innovation across media and tech industries. I've spent that time focused on designing and scaling products, tools, and organizations that begin as innovations and become standard across industries—from membership models to scalable tech stacks. I hold a firm belief that special organizations demand special products that excite, delight, and drive users to meaningful experiences. I have deep expertise in building subscriber and membership ecosystems that elevate customer experiences and drive business growth. My focus sits at the intersection of digitally-driven organizational growth, technical architecture, human-centered product development, and elegant, cost-effective design. I lead high-performing teams that deliver impactful results, even in fast-moving or high-risk environments. From launching new applications and experiences, to refining product roadmaps, I’ve consistently leveraged data and direct user feedback to shape intuitive, effective solutions. I work well within complexity, balancing visionary thinking with a pragmatic, results-driven mindset. I also value the importance of culture—respecting organizational and brand heritage while catalyzing transformational change. As both a digital buainess and technology executive, I’ve led teams that push boundaries while delivering immediate value. I’ve built long-term partnerships and platform relationships, using those ecosystems to drive innovation and business performance. I’m passionate about mentorship, and I create inclusive, creative team environments where people do the best work of their careers. A regular speaker and contributor on the future of AI, product, media, and design, I enjoy helping shape the industry conversation. I pride myself on effective communication—and believe that clarity and understanding are the bedrock of every impactful technologist. Outside of work, I’m passionate about photography, industrial design, 3D, video, and education—interests that inform how I approach product aesthetics and user experience. I believe the best teams are curious, bold, and user-obsessed—and I build those teams to create products that matter. Let’s connect if you're working on something ambitious or rethinking how product and technology can drive your organization forward.

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MIT Technology Review/Director, Partnerships

Yawei Cui Ph.D.

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As an entrepreneurial & cross-disciplinary expert of experts based in Toronto Canada, I travel around the world to build relationships & partnerships with industry leaders & educators, connect them into exciting win-win situations, and work with them to create meaningful & impactful programs & projects around the world. I’ve been crossing borders for over 20 years. My major focus is financial services, while drawing on my background in philosophy, aesthetics, literature, social & cultural studies, film-making & education. Over the last decade I have applied my passion for learning as a Senior Academic Director within the China training business within Moody’s Analytics. Recently I’ve taken on more mandates to serve as the Head of Academic Resourcing, providing all-around support to different teams dedicated to global training within Moody’s Analytics Learning Solutions (MALS). I also spend part of my time developing relationships & partnerships in selected markets to promote MALS’s comprehensive training & certification solutions. As a passionate ambassador of bridging knowledge & experience between different parts of the world, I work closely with many industry visionaries on interesting challenges to design new curriculum and novel solutions to help our clients future-proof their business. I’ve developed one of the strongest global networks of experts to support the needs of our client. That community includes thousands of executives & professionals from global financial & innovation centers and numerous scholars from various leading universities. My colleagues view me as an expert at sourcing, understanding, and coaching experts to succeed as trainers & consultants. I am also known as a practical perfectionist when it comes to academic direction focused on quality, timeliness, applicability and most importantly ethics. I sincerely welcome anyone with expertise & interest to connect with me and share your knowledge with our wonderful community!