Neil Turok is a professor at the University of Edinburgh where he holds the Higgs Chair of Theoretical Physics. He acted as the director of Perimeter Institute from 2008 to 2019 and now holds the Carlo Fidani Roger Penrose Distinguished Visiting Research Chair in Theoretical Physics at PI. In this episode of Conversations at the Perimeter, he talks…

Runa Capital is a $0.5B global venture fund that has invested in 100+ early-stage startups in Fintech, Deeptech, B2B SaaS, Digital Health and Edutech. Seed / Series A. Average check: $1-10M. Notable investments: Mambu ($5.5B valuation), Nginx (acquired by F5 for $700M), Zopa ($1B challenger bank), Pasqal (cold atom quantum computing). Denis' missio…

Alina Abdrakhmanova - managing director of international corporate fund for IT startups “Astana Hub”. Member of National commission for women, family and demographic policies under the supervision of the President of the republic of Kazakhstan , member of steering committee for Q88 Kazakhstan Urbanists Association, member of Qazaq Independent Direc…

Cary is a CEO at WageScape (formerly Greenwich.HR), they believe that their client's time is best spent creating solutions, not collecting data. They have made it their mission to offer the most comprehensive and up-to-date labor market data, opening doors to efficient, world-changing innovation.By Jahn Karsybaev

Dmitry is a Founder and CEO at ElectroNeek Robotics. He is a former physicist (quantum electronics) passionate about science and innovation.By Jahn Karsybaev

Rachel Lyubovitzky is the CEO and Chairwoman of Setuply. Rachel leads a team of talented professionals who are passionate about transforming brand new clients into the brand ambassadors with seamless onboarding for B2B solution providers and their clients. With 15+ years of experience in the enterprise tech space, she has a proven track record of b…

Arun is a passionate value investor in the public and private market space. Strong operator (6 years in the startup ecosystem) and finance professional background (10 years in Investment Banking) with a B.S. magna cum laude degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.By Jahn Karsybaev

Robin Butler is a Partner at Sturgeon Capital, a London-based VC investing in frontier and emerging market startups that are solving the key problems affecting the day to day lives of businesses and consumers.By Jahn Karsybaev

Peter is an investor, VC and a partner at Anchorless Bangladesh.By Jahn Karsybaev

Pedro is an engineer turned manager, with deep experience in the tech world. He got his Ph.D. from U.C. Berkeley, and hisresearch and publications have received awards both in Europe and in the US. After doing his time as management consultant, Pedro started building companies. First venture was backed by NEA and DFJ and they created tools to help …

Nhi Lê is a Principal at Alpha Intelligence Capital, an entrepreneurs-led, entrepreneurs-invested, global closed-end private venture capital fund. It invests in deep Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) technology-based companies.By Jahn Karsybaev

Kawana T. King is a Senior Technology Advisor and Counsel at Google LLC, where she supports Google’s advertising business. In her role, Kawana leads a global team and advises on a wide array of complex technology, privacy, advertising, media and consumer protection matters. She also negotiates deals with some of the world’s largest companies utiliz…

Denis is a Principal at I2BF Global Ventures, a New York seed stage VC. He focuses on startups transforming boring industries like Manufacturing, Construction, Logistics, Utility, and others with frontier tech such as SaaS, ML & computer vision, AR/VR. IoT & wearables, RPA & Automation, etc. Over his career at I2BF he invested in 10+ portfolio comp…

Siya Raj Purohit is the Global Edtech & Workforce Development Lead at AWS and a General Partner at Pathway Ventures. She’s an operator-investor in the Edtech and Future of Work sectors who helps grow & invest in companies that drive economic mobility through innovative models of earning, learning, and community building. Siya was previously an earl…

Bharat is Co-Founder & CEO of Pippin Title. Pippin Title offers comprehensive title search across all 50 states. We take pride in being responsive and helpful no matter what your needs may be. Our cloud based software allows title insurance brokerages, lenders, and attorneys to manage their workflows efficiently and effectively, saving them time, m…

Deep Singh is the CEO of Credilinq.AI. He is pioneering alternative financing for businesses in Asia and around the world to democratize their business lending experience.By Jahn Karsybaev

Olzhas Zhiyenkul is a CEO at Paladigm Capital and Investbanq. He's a fund manager, entrepreneur and an early-stage impact investor with over 10 years of experience in asset management, venture capital, financial inclusion, insurance, brokerage, investment strategy, financial modelling, anti-money laundering and due diligence.…

Vyom Upadhya is the Executive Director for Digital at MDVIP in Boca Raton, FL. A Goldman Sachs and Charles Bank backed company, MDVIP operates a network of 1,200 physicians serving over 380,000 patients across the United States with personalized, preventative primary care medicine. As a senior technology executive, Vyom leads multiple teams with mu…

Yerjan is CEO and Founder of Clockster. Clockster is a company that specializes in providing advanced staff management tools for the F&B, Retail, and Hospitality sectors. Their comprehensive suite of solutions is specifically designed for blue-collar workers and includes features such as shift scheduling, attendance tracking, payroll management, co…

Sir Anthony Leggett, winner of the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physics for his foundational contributions to superfluidity, is a professor emeritus at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Reflecting on a lifetime in science, he shares his groundbreaking work on superconductivity, superfluidity, and quantum science with Lauren and Colin, illumina…

Iz-Lynn is the Chief Executive Officer of the Manager. She is responsible for steering BHG Retail REIT’s strategic direction alongside the Board, and delivering the overall business plans with the support of the management team. The Asia Corporate Excellency & Sustainability (ACES) named Iz-Lynn as one of Asia’s Most Inspiring Executives in 2022 fo…

Jason is a Partner and founding member at new early stage venture capital firm Aksara Ventures. Before Aksara Ventures he held growth and product roles at various startups and was at VC firm Monk’s Hill Ventures before starting Aksara Ventures. He graduated from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Aksa…

Marcia Custodio is the National Sales Director with Modis now Akkodis, a global leader in Tech Consulting, Tech Talent Services, and Tech Academy Solutions. She is currently responsible for developing and implementing customized training solutions that assist organizations in future-proofing their workforce. During her 15+ years with Modis she has …

Rajeeva is the Senior Director of Accounting and Finance at Blink Charging. Blink Charging is a leader in developing electric vehicle charging infrastructure. At Blink Charging, his responsibilities include corporate financial reporting, internal controls, banking, mergers & acquisitions, global financial integration of newly acquired entities, and…

Shep Doeleman is a senior research fellow at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian and one of the world’s leading experts on black holes. He heads the globe-spanning Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration, which in recent years unveiled humanity’s first-ever images of black holes – including the supermassive behemoth at the centr…

Maria Pope is based in Washington, DC and runs the Venture Partner Program at Republic, a global equity crowdfunding platform. Previously, she was at Black Girl Ventures. She also serves on the steering committee of the AllRaise DC chapter, is an associate at Potomac Angel Capital, and sits on the Advisory Board for Village Capital’s Capital Diagno…

Kirk-Anthony Hamilton is an architectural designer turned entrepreneur, investor, community curator and founder of the Infiniti Partnership Inc., Tech Beach Retreat and The Destination Experience. He is also a Principal and Founding Partner of Novamed Health, a healthcare operator with assets across the Caribbean. Kirk is on a mission to build a ne…

James Bara is currently the head of development at Curity focusing on using software to fundamentally change the healthcare industry. Having started as a developer, he has worked his way up the leadership ladder and now focuses on creating and growing hyper performing development teams in both the North American and LATAM regions. Having been at so…

Jose is the CTO of Automation for IBM Expert labs, and a Certified Executive Architect with over 30 years of experience in IT roles ranging from CTO IBM Automation Expert Labs, Americas Delivery Lead for Garage Expert Labs, Chief Architect for IBM Software Adoption, Cloud Expert & Certification Lead, Senior Software Engineer, Business Integration S…

Stanley Mak has almost 18 years of experience in the financial services/capital markets industry building high performing technical operations teams. He has successfully navigated these teams through various financial crises and the most recent global pandemic. His passion lies within his ability to get the most out of teams, ability to connect wit…

Vanessa Miller, VP of Talent Technology, is a dynamic and innovative leader. Joining Atrium in 2014, Vanessa blazed a path of innovation based on extensive experience in RPO & MSP Programs and related technology platforms. Vanessa and her team are responsible for Client technology strategies, system analysis/consultation, sales support, and product…

Todd has been in HIT for over 17 years serving in a myriad of roles, from Management Consulting Dir, Dir of IT, VP of Provider Services, all while working for three large consulting firms. Post leaving the consulting world 6 years ago to spend more time with his family, Todd accepted a FT position with Envision Physician Services, to provide Progra…

LaShaun is an industry expert committed to promoting DEI in the staffing industry. For the past 14 years, she has developed and implemented DEI strategies for Fortune 50 companies. As the Head of DE&I Partnership Development & Strategy for Pyramid Consulting, LaShaun oversees Pyramid’s intentionally inclusive efforts around recruitment and engageme…

Allison Baron is a dedicated and passionate Client Executive for EY. Allison joined EY in 2014 and has been with Business Development in the EY Detroit office for the entirety of her career. Allison has proven success in building trusted relationships, making actionable connections, project management, and team leadership. A continuous learner, All…

Maari is an ad-agency art director turned freelancer turned entrepreneur. After leaving the full-time agency space she set-out into freelance only to discover a void between the quickly growing talent pool of freelance consultants and clients looking to connect with this resource. In 2015, Maari launched Uncompany to bridge this gap. Uncompany is a…

Lisa Williams received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas and a Master in Manufacturing Management from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania. Lisa joined Dow in 1998 as a Mechanical/PCE Design and Construction Engineer and led over $25MM design and cons…

Erica Rooney is an Executive Coach & HR Consultant, Chief People Officer and host of the Podcast, From Now to Next. She is on a mission to help women get seen, get heard, and GET PROMOTED by breaking out of their “sticky floors”, and busting through the glass ceiling, to live a life filled with purpose and passion. As a top Culture Expert, Erica in…

Keith Bozeman spent 25 years in the IT Staffing and Services industry. He was President of TEKsystems, the largest IT Staffing and Services Company in the US, for 12 years. After retiring from TEKsystems in 2015, he has been a Principal with Blu Venture Investors. Blu Ventures is an early stage Venture Capital company focusing on Cyber Security and…

Benjamin De Point has been in the software industry since 1998, working mostly in SaaS, and in engineering leadership since 2005. During his career, Benjamin has built top performing teams in both a start-up and growth mode contexts. He specializes in process improvement, change management, cross-functional leadership, employee engagement, performa…

Craig Richardville is chief digital and information officer and senior vice president of Intermountain Healthcare. As a member of the enterprise leadership team, Richardville’s responsibilities include the health system’s information technology, data and digital services involving all aspects of technology including, but not limited to, strategy, o…

Khursheed has over 17 years of experience in the IT recruiting world. She was an early employee of two IT consulting startups in Silicon Valley, both of which were ranked in multiple fastest growing company lists for numerous years, and both of which were successfully acquired. Khursheed has vast recruiting experience spanning IT project/program ma…

Sunny joined SThree in February 2021 as the newly appointed President where she oversees the growth strategy for the world’s largest staffing and consulting market within the life sciences, energy, and technology sectors. As a veteran in the human capital industry, Sunny brings a wealth of experience in executive leadership roles within the HR and …

Brooke has been in recruiting and account management her entire professional career – over 11 years! She has a passion for matchmaking great companies with talented individuals. In addition to running sales and recruiting efforts at Backpack Talent, Brooke is active in the local community. She donates her time to several community organizations. Wh…

Willie Newman is the Founder, President and CEO of Homepoint, the nation’s third-largest wholesale mortgage lender. An acknowledged expert and innovator in the mortgage industry with over 30 years of experience in the field, including three start-ups, Newman is widely recognized within the industry as the “Godfather of Wholesale”. In 2014, Newman j…

Darryl Maraj is the Chief Technology Officer at GA Telesis, one of the world’s largest commercial aviation firms, with over $1.0 billion in assets under management through its sales, leasing, distribution and maintenance facilities across the globe. As Chief Technology Officer, Darryl Maraj is charged with identifying, prototyping, and transforming…

Pankaj Jindal is a staffing industry veteran and the co-founder of Sense, the first talent engagement platform designed specifically for the staffing industry. With over 20 years of running staffing and recruiting technology companies, Pankaj is an expert on candidate experience, recruiter productivity, redeployment, and understanding the day-to-da…

Shohini Ghose is a professor of quantum science at Wilfrid Laurier University. She is also the founder and director of Laurier’s Centre for Women in Science (WinS) and an NSERC Chair for Women in Science and Engineering. In this episode, she takes Lauren and Colin on a journey into the subatomic realm to explore concepts like entanglement, superpos…

Katie Breault is the Senior Vice President of Growth & Impact at Year Up Professional Resources, PBC (YUPRO), the nation’s leading Opportunity Talent Placement Firm and wholly owned subsidiary of Year Up, Inc. YUPRO champions traditionally underrepresented talent placement where fair market wages, economic mobility and career progression are priori…

Jeff Nugent, founder, and CEO of Contingent Workforce Solutions, has an uncanny ability to anticipate the future and be in the right place at the right time. At university he wasn’t content to just study and hang out in the pub. Noting the lack of quality student housing, he bought a house with a friend and rented it to fellow students. That one ho…

Wilson Cole is the president and founder of Adams Evans and Ross. The nation’s largest collection agency specifically for the staffing and recruiting industry. Wilson’s company has processed over a billion dollars of staffing and recruiting debt for over 3,500 staffing and recruiting firms over the last 30 years.…