Rob is the co-founder and CEO of Neurometric, a startup focused on optimizing inference for multi-model AI systems. Prior to Neurometric, he founded and scaled Backupify (acquired by Datto) and Talla, and has made over 100 angel investments in the AI sector. He is the author of the Investing in AI newsletter and holds a degree in Electrical Engineering, bringing a deep technical perspective to AI infrastructure.

Ryan is the cofounder and CEO of Root Access, a startup arming embedded engineers with AI. Prior to founding Root Access, Ryan worked on Oracle’s Big Data team and was also the COO of a venture-backed company in Philadelphia. He is a 3-time state champion in soccer and played D1 at the University of San Francisco where he graduated top of his class in Philosophy.

Anna is the Sales Lead at Thread AI, where she helps organizations navigate the implementation of cutting-edge AI workflows. Before joining Thread AI, she built a career at the intersection of enterprise technology and business development, focusing on how companies can leverage emerging hardware. She is a leading voice on the practicalities of GPU infrastructure and the specific challenges of finding product-market fit for enterprise AI tools.