Jason Ford serves as President of the Frisco Economic Development Corporation. Jason joined FEDC in May 2019 as Vice President and was promoted to President in 2021. As President, he is responsible for the board governance, strategy, and day-to-day operations of the organization. He is also actively involved in high-level
Over the summer, Zain Daya, joined Silicon Foundry as Principal based out of our Dubai office. Zain has spent her early career working with high-impact entrepreneurs in emerging markets and the venture capital space across the MENA region. Get to know Zain, her experience, passions, and the growth opportunities she
bp Ventures invests in innovative technologies and visionary founders which could help to revolutionise the energy sector. Their investments support bp’s transition growth engines, while also enhancing core operations and helping pave the way for future disruptive opportunities. Gareth Burns is the VP of bp Ventures. Prior to joining bp,
Dhesen Ramsamy joined Old Mutual as Chief Technology Officer in late 2023. He focuses on digital transformation, technology strategy and innovation, future state architecture and data as disciplines. He also leads functions responsible for corporate innovation, venture capital, and corporate venturing. Dhesen was previously Group Chief Digital and Technology Officer
Michele Scataglini specializes in large scale innovation programs for public agencies and private sector organizations, working at the intersection of emerging technologies, public-private partnerships, and new market formation. His domain expertise covers space commerce and governance, the financial sector, the built environment, energy services, health systems, and public procurement. Michele’s
Mohammad Alblooshi is the Chief Executive Officer of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Innovation Hub where he has been foundational in building DIFC’s reputation as a FinTech hub across the United Kingdom, the United States, Singapore, and India. He spearheads the Venture Builder Launchpad and Dubai FinTech Summit while developing
Over the summer, Andrea Wong joined Silicon Foundry as Associate and Chief of Staff after a six-year career in professional golf. She is a San Francisco native and has spent most of her time in California, outside of her travel on tour. Andrea earned her Bachelor of Arts from the
The world of technology and innovation is in a constant state of flux, with new advancements in foundational tech reshaping industries at an unprecedented pace. At CES 2024, the convergence of corporate leaders, government representatives, startup visionaries, and investors provided a unique lens into the future of artificial intelligence, mobility,
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