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Ashwin Lokapally

GIWOTECH | Co-Founder

 

Ashwin is a fundamental biologist with extensive experience in various model organisms. Ashwin received his PhD in developmental neurobiology from Germany before moving to the Whitehead Institute – MIT as a postdoc. He is currently a postdoc at Northeastern University

Jose Tomas Dominguez

Atacama | Co-Founder

Jose Tomas Dominguez, is an experienced developer of industrial deep tech robotics and manufacturing applications; he took two startups to market and mentored several more in this process.

Paloma Gonzalez-Rojas

Atacama | Co-Founder – CEO

 

Paloma Gonzalez-Rojas, is a Machine Learning expert developer, applied to Material Science at Atacama. Her doctoral work at MIT included extensive study of machine learning tools for data science, prediction, and sequence decision-making.

Ye (Alvin) Tian

BlockCarbon | Co-founder

 

Ye (Alvin) Tian is the co-founder of BlockCarbon, a remote sensing and AI technology-driven marketplace selling Asia-based carbon credits to the global market. He is a graduate of the Harvard Kennedy School (Class of ’21). Before co-founding BlockCarbon, Alvin had extensive experiences in M&A, energy trading, and corporate investment. He worked with Royal Dutch Shell and was a core deal maker in Shell’s largest merger deal with BG Group in 2015. BlockCarbon was a semi-finalist in the 2023 Harvard President’s Innovation Challenge (PIC), an invitation to Harvard students and select alumni to propel their ideas forward.

Ciaran Dunn

Circe Bioscience | Co-founder

 

Ciaran Dunn, co-founder and VP of Engineering is a hydrogen specialist and engineer with professional experience spanning the energy and aerospace industries. He has worked at multiple early-stage startups and has rigor and strategy to his approach.

Yi Ling Tan

PEEK | Co-founder

 

A CFA with over 14 years of experience in the South East Asian markets, Yi Ling’s experience spans across industries and she has served in various board capacities focusing on M&A, restructuring, investments and business planning.? As the Co-founder and CFO of Equitable Technologies (PEEK), Yi Ling is driven by a mission to make healthcare affordable and universally accessible. ?Prior to this, Yi Ling was was appointed as the youngest Senior Vice President in the Investment Division of Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund after successfully leading a 60-pax strong team to restructure the national carrier post-COVID, involving the reset of over USD3.5 billion liabilities and ultimately preserving 12,000 jobs. She also played a key role in launching a USD1.5 billion Impact Fund.

Jonas Bylander

Atlantic Quantum | Co-founder

 

In his research group, he developed superconducting quantum electronic devices for quantum computing and simulation, with the ultimate aim to demonstrate a computational advantage over a classical computer.

Kavitha Madhuri

DirectShifts | Co-founder

 

Dr. Thumuluru Kavitha Madhuri, a distinguished Gynaecological Oncology specialist at Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust, excels as a Senior Fellow and Divisional Research Lead. With an MD and extensive expertise, Dr. Madhuri plays a crucial role in coordinating clinical care, teaching, and consulting for Sysmex Corporation and AstraZeneca, securing notable awards and grant income. Beyond her professional commitments, she enjoys moments with her son, engages in diverse activities, and is dedicated to advancing women’s health with a strong academic background in Gynaecological Oncology.

Krispian Lawrence

PEEK | Co-founder

 

A tinkerer, an engineer turned patent prosecutor turned entrepreneur, Kris is passionate on leveraging advanced technology to create meaningful and lasting social impact on a global scale. ?As the Founder and CEO of Equitable Technologies (PEEK), Kris is committed to eradicating Colorectal Cancer (CRC) through the creation of affordable and universally accessible screening solutions. ?Prior to this, Kris founded India’s first wearable tech company, where he led the development of several award-winning products, including a GPS-enabled haptic shoe insole designed to help the visually impaired with navigation and a smart-insole platform to prevent falls among senior citizens. In recognition of his achievements, he was awarded the prestigious “Young Indian Entrepreneur of the Year” by BusinessWorld.

Dragana Savic

INIA Biosciences | Co-Founder & Co-CEO

 

Dragana Savic, a biomedical engineer with a D.Phil. in physiology, anatomy, and genetics, as well as an MBA, has a diverse background in pre-clinical and clinical trials, utilizing a range of medical imaging technologies. As a consultant to Merck KGaA, she has applied her expertise to help bring several biomedical solutions to the innovation pipeline. Currently serving as Co-CEO of INIA Biosciences, she is working to advance a medical device start-up that focuses on treating chronic inflammatory diseases.