Wasim is a marketing/entrepreneur with extensive experience with B2B and B2C startups in San Francisco, New York and London. Currently heads up marketing for Welcome, a startup helping retailers and brands make the shopping experience better and faster.

Danielle is a co-founder of Akimbo, a startup connecting diverse talent to work. She is also a freelance web and UX designer. Danielle is passionate about mentoring ambitious entrepreneurs from underserved communities, including women, formerly incarcerated individuals, and LGBT youth.

In her current role as the Director of eCommerce, Digital Marketing and CRM for Giorgio Armani Beauty at L’Oreal, Alexandra is in charge of crafting the brand’s eCommerce and interactive strategy across the US. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, Alexandra is now proud to call NYC her home.

Oytun is a co-founder of MotaWord, the world’s fastest human translation platform. His previous ventures include ecology, tourism and social design. He loves exploring collaborative business models.

Adam is an entrepreneur and software engineer. He is currently the CTO at Nommery, a social dining network, and was recently the CTO of the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel, and previously worked at Amazon and Yelp.

Rohi is a software engineer at TodayTix, a startup working to digitize theater ticket sales. He is a recent graduate of Harvey Mudd College. Rohi is interested in learning how technology can advance the performing arts and humanities.

Will is the Director of Strategic Initiatives for Gilt, the online retail start-up that revolutionized the retail space with the introduction of flash sales. Prior to Gilt, Will was an investment banker focusing on consumer & retail companies. He loves new ventures and is excited to start his own retail start-up one day.

Bernice practiced law in Singapore, with an emphasis on corporate and commercial matters. She has recently completed a course in Software Product Management in New York and her interest lies in technology’s impact on the legal industry.

Luke is an investor and advisor to fast growth media companies. He was most recently the market lead for McKinsey’s fast growth tech practice serving consumer clients on a variety of growth and operational strategies. As an engagement manager he has experience leading digital strategy and transformation projects for consumer finance, media and telecom clients. Prior to McKinsey, Luke ran the digital media division of a Hollywood literary agency, consulting on digital video content, organization and advertising strategy for publishers and television networks in addition to representing IP for film/TV.

Andy is the Director of Operations for the NY Tech Alliance, a non-profit organization that runs the largest Meetup group in the world with over 53,000 members with a mission to build a more sustainable and diverse technology industry for all New Yorkers. He is also Director of Operations at Livecube, a software development company that provides an event engagement and networking app with gamification; he organizes the Queer Tech Meetup NYC and advocates for diversity and inclusion in tech. He’s a lover of coffee, food, spirits and the connections that happen over them.