Professional Software Architect. Private Dozent in a number of Universities. Consulted Bitcoin Deutschland AG, Deutsche Bank, SMEs and Startups. Fine, but already a bit old school guy 🙂

Tilo Bonow is founder and CEO of PIABO, Germany’s leading PR partner for the digital economy based in Berlin. He established PIABO with the mission to support globally ambitious tech entrepreneurs with launching their business ideas and actively recognizing potential for achieving their growth targets. Tilo is keynote speaker at international tech conferences such as NOAH, DLD and MWC as well as a passionate and active supporter of the digital ecosystem as a mentor at Plug & Play and Microsoft Ventures, among others. As a value adding investor in over ten fonds he accelerates the growth of upcoming business stars.

Nicole Büttner is CEO of MerantixLABS, a leading AI solutions firm implementing cutting-edge AI research to create real value, and the Founder of DataQuotient, an artificial intelligence expert platform. She is a member of the board at 42.cx, an AI-based financial index firm. Nicole trained as an economist and econometrician at the University of St.Gallen, Stockholm School of Economics and Stanford University. Previously, she worked as a hedge fund portfolio manager in Paris and headed business development for the world’s leading auction consultancy, Auctionomics, in Palo Alto. She serves on the Board of Alumni of the University of St.Gallen and was selected as Young Leader by Aspen Institute.

Andee Constine is the co-founder of Founders Embassy, a 2-week startup accelerator bootcamp for international startups in San Francisco. Andee has produced over 60 events and educational programs for entrepreneurs and has worked with startups in Washington D.C. and Silicon Valley since 2012. An Irish citizen and the daughter of two Irish immigrants, Andee is passionate about helping diverse entrepreneurs gain access to the resources needed for long-term growth. Andee is an international speaker and has been recognized by Forbes, Techcrunch and other publications for her efforts to democratize Silicion Valley for global entreprepreneurs. She has also been an active advisor within the startup community, particularly focusing on supporting founders from emerging markets. Andee is an advisor at Gambit Ventures in New York City, which focuses on early stage investments in companies with unique data assets. Andee graduated Cum Laude in Business with a focus on Finance and Marketing from Roanoke College prior to receiving a Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurial Studies from Wharton. For the last 3 years, Andee has been on the event committee for No Kid Hungry, a non-profit organization fighting to end childhood hunger.