Luis von Ahn
Luis von Ahn is the CEO and Co-Founder of Duolingo, the world’s most popular language-learning platform. A pioneer in crowdsourcing and education technology, he previously co-created CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA before launching Duolingo to make education accessible to everyone. He is also a professor at Carnegie Mellon and a recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship.
Dr. Shelly C P
Dr. Shelly C P is an angel investor and entrepreneur with a background in healthcare, education, and social innovation. She actively supports early-stage startups led by passionate founders, particularly those focused on social impact, healthcare, and women-led ventures. As part of the Mumbai Angels Network (MAN), she brings her diverse expertise and network to help […]
Vivek Venugopal
Vivek Venugopal is an angel investor and active member of the Kerala Angel Network (KAN). With a strong inclination toward backing scalable, founder-led startups, he brings deep experience from the business and strategic consulting space. Vivek focuses on enabling early-stage entrepreneurs across tech-enabled sectors in India, especially in the South Indian ecosystem. His contributions often […]
Aju Kuriakose
Aju Kuriakose is a member of the Malabar Angel Network (MAN), an angel investing collective focused on empowering early-stage startups, particularly in Kerala and surrounding regions. With a keen eye for innovative business models and founder-driven execution, Aju supports ventures across diverse industries. His background in entrepreneurship and operational leadership helps him provide value beyond […]
Pranav Koshal
Pranav Koshal is an Associate Vice President at Kalaari Capital, a leading early-stage venture capital firm in India. With a strong background in venture investing, product strategy, and startup analysis, Pranav plays a key role in evaluating high-potential startups and supporting portfolio companies across consumer internet, fintech, and deeptech sectors. He is passionate about identifying […]
Ricky Patel
Ricky Patel is a Senior Partner at Farrell Patel Jomarron & Lopez Attorneys at Law, providing legal services with a focus on advocacy and justice. Based in Miami, Ricky actively supports startups and businesses with legal counsel and strategic support.
Patrick Cadariu
Patrick Cadariu is the Director and Head of Fleet Operations at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He focuses on driving innovation and operational excellence within higher education and supports initiatives related to clean technology, healthcare, and information technology. He has experience overseeing large-scale mobility and fleet management programs within an academic environment.
David Chang
David Chang is the Director of Summer Catalyst and an active figure in the Boston startup ecosystem. He is known for mentoring founders, providing strategic advice, and supporting student and early-stage entrepreneurs through various programs and his personal advisory work.
Joe Caruso
Joe Caruso is the Owner of Bantam Group, focusing on the higher education sector. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, he brings extensive experience and connections in academia and supports ventures that bridge education and innovation.