Recognized as a global thought leader in the startup ecosystem, Reza offers more than 15 years experience in emerging technology, which he brings to AlleyWatch as CEO and Founder. Through the course of his career, Reza has had the privilege of working to drive businesses from conception to eventual exit. His latest professional endeavors have allowed him to work very closely with thriving global technology and startup ecosystem.Reza is also the founder of New York Startup Lab, which brings technology and knowledge-based solutions to the entrepreneurial community with a specific focus on early-stage companies. He began his career as securities trader on Wall Street.Reza is often a featured international speaker, moderator, and judge at numerous events on technology and global entrepreneurship and was a featured presenter at the first Facebook Developer Garage in NYC. Both Reza and his companies have received accolades and recognition from prominent organizations including the fbFund. Reza has been recognized on multiple occasions as one of the 100 most influential people in NYC and LA Tech by TechWeek and was selected by the City of New York as a NYC Venture Fellow, a world-class, fellowship program designed to help high-potential entrepreneurs scale their ventures.Reza holds an MBA in Finance and Entrepreneurship from Georgetown University and completed his bachelors in Economics at the University at Albany. Reza has also completed certification programs in Private Equity and Venture Capital at Oxford University as well as International Business at New York University. You can learn more about Reza at http://rezachowdhury.comSpecialties: Negotiations, sourcing, brand management, social media, technology, B2B, content, content marketing, publishing, new media, business development, corporate development, digital marketing, management, marketing, gaming, sponsorship, mobile, finance, monetization, startups, lean startups, agile development, venture capital