Meet the investors and founders of the future of AI, Blockchain, Travel, and Sustainability NY #TechWeek
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Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the creation and investing in the future of AI, blockchain, travel, and sustainability. This event is designed for those passionate about tech innovation and the future of travel, and for people raising money in the space.
Notable Speakers and Attendees:
Shama Zehra - Investor, asset allocator and founder, former Goldman Sachs/ Morgan Stanley, Founder of Jetzy, Forbes, Nasdaq Honoree - Investing in Fund Managers and Direct Investments in Companies - sector and stage ignostic
Najam Ahmad - Investor (former VP Meta, Microsoft) - What he looks for while investing his money
Mark Whelan (Oxford/Stanford) - Future of AI & Blockchain
Bilal Abdulrahman (NYU/ CTO Sizzle) - Computer Vision, ML/AI for recognizing human behaviors
Jennifer Loh (TRAVARAS/Berkeley) - Sustainability and Travel
Bios:
Shama Zehra (Investor - Former Goldman Sachs/ Morgan Stanley - Forbes, Nasdaq Honoree) - Early Stage Investing and Travel
Shama Zehra is an investor, a seasoned entrepreneur and a traveler. She's the founder and CEO of Jetzy, an exclusive social app to connect with inspiring global minded people and access VIP perks and significant discounts for travel and leisure. Jetzy has more than half a million subscribed members and followers in 190+ countries. Prior to Jetzy Shama founded and ran the investment banking firm Aligned, overseeing over a billion dollars of assets after her stints at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley.
Shama is a visionary leader and a seasoned entrepreneur who has built several successful businesses in technology, financial services, and fashion space. Starting her career as one of the youngest female entrepreneurs in Pakistan at age 16, Shama built and sold a lifestyle fashion business 10x at age 19. Her passion for travel and technology led her to brand the first frequent flyer credit card in Pakistan, spearhead mobile and IVR applications in early 2000’s in South Asia, and take pilot training aspiring to become the second female pilot in Pakistan. An alum of Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, Shama’s entrepreneurial vision and success have been the subject of cover stories on Forbes, Crains, Huffington Post, Nasdaq Entrepreneurs, and several other publications. Shama holds two MBA degrees in Finance and Strategy from Michigan Ross School, and International Business from IBA (affiliated with Wharton, University of Pennsylvania).
Najam Ahmad - Investor and expert in Network Engineering (former Meta, Microsoft)
Najam Ahmad is an investor, an expert in network engineering, and a intellectual leader. With extensive experience at top tech companies including Meta and Microsoft, Najam now focuses on making investments in industry agnostic innovations. His background in engineering and leadership provides unique insights into the future of technology and its applications in various industries.
Mark Whelan (Oxford/Stanford) - Future of AI & Blockchain
Mark Whelan, an AI and blockchain visionary, is a leader at the intersection of technology, art, and social impact. Honing his skills in social entrepreneurship at Oxford and design thinking at Stanford, Whelan's journey is marked by innovation. He installed the world's first Bitcoin ATM, co-founded the first metaversity, and authored 6 books. With over 222 art pieces on Saatchi Online, Whelan's global perspective empowers individuals and organizations to navigate the future he helps shape through AI and blockchain.
Bilal Abdulrahman (PHD AI/ CTO Sizzle) - Computer Vision, ML/AI
Bilal Abdulrahman is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Sizzle. He is deeply engaged in research that leverages advanced technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions for recognizing human behaviors and gestures. His work aims to enhance the understanding and interpretation of human movement through machine learning approaches, contributing to advancements in fields such as robotics, healthcare, and interactive systems. Bilal has bachelors in electronics from University of Bahrain, masters in data science from CUNY GC and PHD with co advisors from NYU and CUNY GC.
Jennifer Loh (TRAVARAS/Berkeley) - Sustainability and Travel
Jennifer Loh, “JLoh,” is the CEO & Cofounder of TRAVARAS, a regenerative travel platform curating unique, culturally immersive experiences that are good for people and planet. Jennifer is on a quest to use innovation to transform the way we travel for the better. With an MBA from UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School focusing on sustainability, she brings a unique perspective on the future of travel through the lens of sustainability and innovation.
Why Attend?
Exclusive Insights: Learn from leaders in AI, travel, and sustainability.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry experts and like-minded individuals.
Interactive Discussions: Engage in discussions and get your questions answered by the experts.
Explore the future of AI, Blockchain, Travel and Sustainability through the lens of technological innovation with us.
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This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.