About Us

Joe is a graduate and former adjunct professor from MIT, where he studied computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, and applied mathematics. His 1991 thesis addressed the behaviors of various neural network architectures. For nearly all his career, Joe has been active in the startup community as a founder, investor, hyper-growth executive, adviser, and incubator volunteer. The first company he founded in 1989 grew to $40M in revenue and was sold to IBM in 2003. Joe went to work for Ray Dalio at Bridgewater Associates in 2008 to run the quantitative development team in the macroeconomic research department, building models that helped direct the firm’s $150 billion in assets under management. He was then recruited by the CTO at Morgan Stanley to become his deputy, leading the future state technology architecture program. Joe returned to the startup world in 2014 and has since focused on leading companies in hyper-growth mode on their way to $100M in revenue. One of his successes was as the COO / co-CTO at Trade Zero where his strategy, planning, and execution led to annual revenue growth from $15M to $97M in 2 years.

Anoop has 20+ years of hands-on experience with a proven track record of translating ideas/concepts into innovative products. He led the AI R&D team at Genpact Digital and drove technology strategy for Cora Cognitive Intelligence Platform. As an Enterprise Architect he has led creation of unique products such as Model driven UI generation, Commercial Underwriting Platform and so on. He is passionate about solving complex problems using cognitive technologies, NLU, computer vision, machine learning, analytics and automation. Most recently he was CTO at Nutrimedy acquired by FemTec Health and he launched robust and highly scalable web and mobile apps. He is adept in working with global teams and in implementing best practices in DevOps including TestOps.

Venkat is Founder and Managing Director of Innospark, has worn the shoes of an entrepreneur for most of his career. He brings deep expertise in AI and computational algorithms to the firm, especially computational linguistics combined with deep functional knowledge in multiple domains including finance and accounting. He has founded several successful AI Native startups, including eCredit (acquired by ICG) and Rage Frameworks (acquired by Genpact). He holds 8 patents, has published over 30 research papers in peer-reviewed prestigious journals, has co-edited two books and is the author of a recently published book titled, The Intelligent Enterprise in the Era of Big Data. Venkat has strongly advocated for and believes that successful AI Native transformation will be characterized by traceability, context recognition and the ability to learn from sparse data environments through computational abstractions.

Dan Clark is highly esteemed by both clients and colleagues for his comprehensive expertise in corporate and business law, covering areas such as corporate organization, financing, including venture capital financing, technology licensing, and mergers and acquisitions. He is particularly skilled in advising high-growth, emerging, and startup companies, as well as entrepreneurs and venture capital investors. Dan’s approach combines deep knowledge and broad experience to offer superior advice and representation. He takes pride in having supported numerous successful companies from their inception and providing invaluable counsel to successful entrepreneurs and industry visionaries.

Devraj is an accomplished entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience in the IT industry. He founded Sarvara Technologies which provides turnkey solutions for small & medium businesses within Financial, Educational and Government sectors. He is passionate about delivering value to his clients through a world class team and excellent delivery model. He also founded Sira Consultancy which helps IT companies attract top talent and assist in employee retention. He was instrumental in establishing the QASolve Indian subsidiary, building the team grounds up and runs the operations

With over 15 years of experience, Amol is an accomplished Enterprise Architect who has led the design and development of complex, enterprise-grade applications for global leaders including American Express, Openbank Santander, McKesson, and Tata Communications.

Specializing in end-to-end microservices architecture and AI/ML-driven solutions, Amol has successfully delivered robust, scalable, and secure cross-platform enterprise solutions. From high-level architecture design to hands-on implementation, Amol ensures each solution aligns with business goals while leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

A trusted technology partner, Amol excels in full-cycle solution delivery—bridging strategic vision with technical execution, optimizing performance, and driving digital transformation. Driven by a customer-first mindset and a flair for innovation, Amol delivers out-of-the-box solutions that redefine enterprise software engineering.

Arun is a seasoned UI/UX expert with 12 years of experience, excelling in creating seamless user experiences across digital platforms. His comprehensive skill set spans user research, creative strategy, and interface design, ensuring every project meets its goals within the given context and timeline. Arun’s notable collaborations with industry giants like Deloitte, American Express, and Nedbank highlight his ability to lead cross-functional teams from concept to execution, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for all users. His holistic approach not only addresses user needs but also aligns with stakeholder objectives, setting a high standard in the UI/UX domain.

Neha is a seasoned expert in software application testing with 10 years of experience, showcasing a strong ability to develop and implement comprehensive testing strategies that ensure high-quality software delivery. Her career includes significant contributions to companies like Rageframeworks (acquired by Genpact) and Nutrimedy (acquired by FemTec), where she worked on a wide array of projects. Her skills cover both manual and automated testing methods, specializing in functional, non-functional, regression, and user acceptance testing. Neha’s deep expertise in designing test cases, executing scripts, and analyzing results has made her a key player in advancing the quality assurance processes within the tech industry.