Patrick is a seasoned Silicon Valley-based executive who built worldwide operations for global technology companies in the U.S., Asia, and Europe. He has spent the last fifteen years helping over 50 non-US companies to capitalize on Silicon Valley innovation techniques and expertise to accelerate their growth.

Hamid is a serial entrepreneur who has built successful companies in Silicon Valley, Europe, and Asia. A veteran of the automotive, semiconductor, IoT and energy management industries, he is passionate about helping other entrepreneurs bring to market technologies, products, and solutions that enhance people's lives.

Daniel is an experienced executive in the FinTech and Payment industry, founder of The BayPay Forum to foster innovation, and currently the CEO of PayKademy. He also serves as a mentor at 500 Startups, Plug&Play, and Berkeley Venture Capital Group. He sits on the board of disruptive companies.

Barry’s career includes 40 years in the Design Group at Stanford, 30 years at California College of the Arts, and 20 years as Fellow at IDEO, Inc. He is the author of eight books and consults with governments, companies, and academic institutions worldwide. 

Jim is an inventor, entrepreneur, investor, and open innovation co-creator. He is a founding partner of SeriousFun and Neue Labs, a no-code platform for hardware in Sweden. He is involved in hardware innovation and prototyping at Studio 45 and Shack 15 in San Francisco. 

Christian is an expert in business development and M&A with experiences at IBM, Oracle, Disrupt4style, and Alchemist Accelerator. He integrates tech innovation with strategic business insights, focusing on VR/AR, IoT, smart tagging, and immersive retail solutions. 

Steve is a strategic growth leader with deep experience across semiconductors, consumer electronics, software, social media, and web3. His international experience includes 10 years in Asia and on-site work in 30 countries.