Transformed Philanthropy with AI: Developed an AI-driven donor-partner matching system achieving 93% match accuracy and reducing analysis time by 65%.Scaled Operations Globally: Grew the team to over 300 analysts and technologists across 30+ countries, building a proprietary database of hundreds of thousands of grassroots organizations and movements.Managed $10B+ in Assets: Supported philanthropists and institutional donors in deploying over $10 billion in funding aligned with systemic change and impact-driven strategies.Pioneered the Altruist Index™: Created a dynamic index of high-performing organizations, offering philanthropists optimized passive investment options for systemic change.Expanded into Sustainable Investing: Spun out a sustainable for-profit investment arm, integrating AI-driven ESG metrics and real-time data pipelines to identify high-impact opportunities in emerging markets.Developed Proprietary Tools: Deployed retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and embedding technologies to enable real-time analysis and personalized donor recommendations.Set Industry Trends: Established scalable, AI-augmented solutions for philanthropy, emphasizing grassroots empowerment, systemic change, and trust-based investment strategies.

Built a Global Industry Alliance: Founded and chairing an organization uniting over 100 CEOs from leading investment firms worldwide, including private equity, venture capital, pension funds, hedge funds, and trading firms, to drive AI innovation and policy impact.Advisor to A-List Finance Leaders: Provided strategic guidance to over 40 CEOs and their teams on leveraging AI for digital transformation, finding alpha through advanced analytics, team building, and embedding AI into operational and investment strategies.Shaped Global AI Policy: Represent the organization in high-level talks with policymakers and regulators, including the EU in Brussels and the OECD in Paris, advocating for AI’s responsible use in finance and beyond.Driving Global Impact: Spearhead efforts to align advanced AI applications with regulatory frameworks and ethical standards, fostering collaboration among finance leaders from every continent.

Leveraging extensive Non-Executive Director (NED) experience to contribute to best practices in governance and board leadership. Bringing deep expertise in AI, digital transformation, finance, fintech, alternative finance (PE, VC), and philanthropy. Advising organizations on strategic AI integration, guiding digital and operational transformations, and shaping investment strategies with systemic impact. Engaging with fellow members to share insights on innovation, governance, and sustainable growth across diverse sectors.

Voice of Finance at the OECD: Represent institutional investors in high-stakes discussions on AI policy and digital trust at the OECD, shaping frameworks to ensure resilience, trust, and fairness in the digital age.Driving Trust in AI Globally: Serving alongside leaders from UNESCO, IEEE, Atlantic Council, and more, addressing challenges like AI-driven disinformation, identity integrity, and equitable digital spaces.Global Impact: Engage with 100+ CEOs from leading investment firms worldwide to align the finance industry's voice on AI regulation and strategy, influencing policies in Brussels (EU) and Paris (OECD).Strategic Collaborator: Work alongside the world's top minds in AI, governance, and technology to build a multistakeholder community for trust and resilience in the digital era.

Bridging Academia and Practice: Deliver guest lectures at the University of Geneva, sharing insights on the intersection of artificial intelligence, philanthropy, and systemic change with future leaders in technology, policy, and social innovation.Authorship: Contributed to global discourse with The Routledge Handbook of AI and Philanthropy, now published, which explores AI's transformative role in addressing humanity's most pressing challenges.About the Handbook:The Routledge Handbook of AI and Philanthropy provides an in-depth examination of how artificial intelligence is reshaping philanthropy.Key Themes from the Handbook:- AI’s Transformative Role in Philanthropy: Examines how AI enhances impact measurement, resource allocation, and operational efficiency in philanthropic organizations.- Global Case Studies: Features real-world examples, including AI-powered donor matching systems and the use of natural language processing for philanthropic data management.- Ethical Imperatives: Proposes guidelines for responsible, inclusive, and ethical AI development aligned with philanthropic values.- Regional Insights: Analyzes AI readiness and adoption across Europe, Asia, and beyond, identifying challenges and opportunities in diverse contexts.- Philanthropy’s Role in AI Regulation: Explores how philanthropic organizations can shape AI governance, address societal risks, and advocate for fair and equitable AI applications.Impact: Combining theoretical insights with practical case studies, the handbook serves as a definitive resource for academics, practitioners, and policymakers navigating the dynamic AI-philanthropy landscape.

- Investing in early-stage startups across diverse sectors, including Generative AI, ML, fintech, edtech, and healthtech, with 40% of companies successfully raising Series A funding rounds and a portfolio IRR of 32%.- Provided mentorship and strategic guidance to portfolio companies, contributing to an average 35% annual revenue growth and a 50% increase in client acquisition for the invested startups.- Leveraged extensive professional network to facilitate introductions and partnerships for portfolio companies, resulting in 10+ valuable business collaborations and securing $3M in additional investments from venture capital firms.

As an active Numerai contributor, I developed and optimized machine learning models to predict financial markets using the platform's encrypted, anonymized data. My models consistently ranked in the top 10% of the global leaderboard, demonstrating exceptional accuracy and performance. Through a systematic approach to model selection, feature engineering, and validation, I contributed to the success of Numerai's meta-model, helping drive more informed investment decisions.

Collaborated on a project evaluating the potential of AI and digital tools in microfinance, paving the way for scalable technology adoption in underserved regions.Proposed solutions for enhancing data-driven decision-making in international development, influencing strategies that supported $1B+ in funding initiatives.

Worked on a series of startups between undergrad and MBA, with mixed results. A highlight was a pioneering AI tool for automating the generation of city guides by using public domain images, which after several acquisitions ended up being incorporated into Google.