Founder & CEO @Aetheris Ventures

Founder & CEO of Aetheris Ventures, Angeley advises and mentors founders to build scalable growth and AI-driven go-to-market strategies. A seasoned Marketing & Commercial Executive, she has held senior roles across the US, EMEA, UK, and APAC in both B2B SaaS and D2C, including Amazon, Intuit, and GoDaddy. She has scaled multiple startups, including a unicorn, and was recognized by Crunchbase as one of the most influential women in sales. Angeley is also a keynote speaker and advocate for women in leadership, with features in Forbes, VentureBeat, and other leading media.

Founder & CEO @ BlackInTech & Talent Diverse

Founder and CEO of Black In Tech , Kave has built an extraordinary career in Talent Acquisition working with some of the most innovative organizations in the technology industry. This experience and her journey led her to establish and build enterprises that center around building people up and cementing inclusion as a core part of business.

State Secretary for Economic Affairs

State Secretary for Economic Affairs in Berlin since 2021, with a political science degree from the Free University of Berlin. He has extensive parliamentary experience as office manager and advisor to Bundestag members, and briefly served in the Berlin House of Representatives before resuming his State Secretary role.

Senior Project Manager @Justeattakeaway

Senior Project Manager at Just Eat Takeaway with expertise in project management, business analytics, and product innovation. Educated at Harvard Business School, she helps professionals navigate change by blending storytelling, data, and strategy, and also creates digital content focused on women and working mothers.

Head of Business Development and Product Management @ midge medical GmbH

Dr. Frida Arrey is an Immunologist and Infectious Disease specialist with 20+ years of experience. She has 5+ years as a Scientific Advisor for Medtech, Biotech, and Pharmtech in the Startup and Public Health space. She was involved in building an Internet of Things digital medical device for Covid and later pivoted into Business Development and Product Management to better meet patient needs.

Technical Product Owner @ Solaris SE

Abosede Ajayi is a seasoned Technical Product Manager with a diverse background spanning finance, fintech, e-commerce, and other industries. With about eight years’ experience driving product innovation, she excels at delivering human-centered, scalable solutions at the intersection of design and technology. Starting her tech journey at just 16 as a programmer, Abosede has navigated a range of roles across the product development lifecycle.

Media Specialist @ JOLIBA

Blaise Baneh was born in Bamenda, Cameroon in 1986. After high school he earned a professional diploma in Media and Audio-visual content production in Cameroon, followed by a diploma in filmmaking from FilmArche in Berlin. He co-founded the Bamenda Film School in Cameroon and later Global we Media in Berlin, where he works as Media Pedagogue with Joliba e.V. He is also a documentary film producer focusing on the legacies of colonialism in Africa and teaches media culture at Alice Salomon University in Berlin.

Senior Platform Engineer & Womentechmaker Ambassador

Bukola is a Senior Platform Engineer whose career has spanned System Administration, DevOps, and now Platform Engineering. She is passionate about using technology to solve complex problems and is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. As a Womentechmaker Ambassador and organizer of WTM Berlin, she actively works to amplify the voices of women in tech. Her dedication to mentorship and community is reflected in her previous role as DevOps Coordinator at SheCodeAfrica, where she supported women starting careers in Cloud and DevOps.

Business Development and Partnerships in Neurotech

Cris Micheli is based in Berlin and an advocate for responsible tech innovation, business development, and applied cybernetics with experience across Europe, Africa, and North America. He holds a PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Tübingen and a Master’s in Bioengineering from Politecnico di Milano. Cris is the founder of Neurorbit and leads the NeuroTechX Berlin chapter, a non-profit advancing technology development and collaboration. As a global innovation strategist, Cris advances ethical technology adoption and AI-driven growth in emerging markets.

Post-Doctoral Researcher in University-Industry relations for Circular Economy and Decarbonization

Researcher, consultant, and activist with a PhD in Economics, working at the intersection of responsible innovation, ecological transition, and institutional transformation. He is a postdoctoral researcher in Northern France fostering university–industry climate partnerships, founder of the Francophone university network RUFRI, and a jury member for the International Green Gown Awards.

Product Designer @ Flaconi

Barry Despenza is a product designer and founder based in Berlin, with a background in e-commerce, AI-driven UX, and inclusive design. He currently works at Flaconi, a leading beauty retailer in Berlin. As the founder of HUEMAN, an AI skincare app, Barry is on a mission to close the gap in skincare for men of color, blending technology, culture, and compassion into every solution.

CEO & Co-Founder @ COMESO & AiDiA

I am driven by a strong commitment to exceeding client expectations and delivering exceptional service. With extensive expertise in brand partnerships, digital marketing, business development, advertising, process optimization, and sales coordination, I specialize in developing customized solutions that foster mutually beneficial outcomes.

Senior Director @ Capital Department

Kelley Frank Senior Director at Capital Department a transformational leader and creative storyteller with 15 years of experience across B2B and B2C industries, blending business acumen with out-of-the-box thinking. Kelley has worked with companies like N26 Group, Techstars, and Universal Music, driving significant $$ investment into great businesses.

Founding Member & Innovation Ecosystem Enabler @ AiDiA & Business Empowerment Hub gUG

 Founding member of AiDiA and Business Empowerment Hub gUG, promoting diversity and supporting Black entrepreneurs in Germany. He is a public speaker and cultural mediator involved in projects highlighting Black German history, combining business innovation with social impact to inspire marginalized communities.

Senior Employer Branding Manager @ Aleph Alpha

Mark Ivan is a strategist in equitable employee experience and employer branding. With a firm belief that genuine employer branding reflects real-life experiences, he emphasizes that an attractive workplace is built on inclusivity. He has contributed to the organizational cultures of Aleph Alpha, Bitly, Zalando, GetYourGuide, and more, bringing 15+ years of experience in marketing communications, change management, and organizational development.

Senior Business Project Manager & Ambassador for International Relations @ Mercure Hotel MOA Berlin & AiDiA

Senior Business Project Manager and Ambassador for International Relations at Mercure Hotel MOA Berlin and AiDiA. She brings extensive experience in brand partnerships, business development, and intercultural communication, delivering tailored solutions that drive mutually beneficial outcomes and lasting business growth.

Transdisciplinary Designer & Social Innovation Expert

Rashid Owoyele is a prominent social innovation expert and co-founder of Transekt Agency, a Berlin-based consultancy specializing in equitable organizational design, cooperativism, and systemic transformation. With over 5,000 LinkedIn followers and a transdisciplinary background, Owoyele focuses on redistributing ownership models, worker-centered design, and advancing social justice through projects like Society of Owners, which experiments with cooperative business structures.

Software Engineering Manager AI Agent @ Zendesk

Swati Bansal is a seasoned Engineering Manager at Zendesk and a recognized Global Ambassador for Women in Tech, with over a decade of experience leading high-impact software teams across global tech hubs. Known for her ability to bridge technical excellence with people-first leadership, Swati is a powerful voice at the intersection of engineering, ethics, and inclusion. A passionate advocate for equitable innovation, she brings deep expertise in building scalable systems alongside a commitment to designing AI that reflects and respects the diversity of its users.

PhD → Founder | Innovating in Women’s Health

Founder and innovator in women’s health with a PhD in Medical Science from Charité and nearly a decade of research experience. She developed pHera, an AI-powered personalized vaginal pH test designed to address racial bias in medical diagnostics. Valerie’s work bridges advanced digital tools and inclusive health data to close the gender health gap.

Head Box UnMaker @ UnMaking Boxes

As the creator of UnMaking Boxes, Veronica Louis’ mission is to create and support projects and stories that incite curiosity, communication, compassion, connection, and creativity. She is a workshop leader and speaker who empowers individuals and organizations to unmake the limiting beliefs holding them back. With a background in creative arts and communications, and over 20 years of experience creating and leading interactive experiences, Veronica combines creativity with practical techniques to inspire both personal and professional growth.

Strategist / Lead Influencer Relations @ PIABO

Strategist and Lead for Influencer Relations at PIABO, known for her expertise in digital trends, influencer engagement, and diversity advocacy. A multilingual communicator and public speaker, she champions inclusion and equity while connecting brands to authentic audiences.

CFO @ Blacklane

Ebony S. Morczinek is a transformative business leader whose journey from taxi driver's daughter to Harvard MBA and C-suite executive embodies authentic leadership in action. Having most recently served as CFO at Blacklane, she boasts over 20 years of experience in scaling organizations, ranging from Marley Spoon to Fortune 500 companies such as Citigroup. Drawing on her Afro-Caribbean heritage and the Ubuntu philosophy, Ebony champions interdependence as a catalyst for innovation. While navigating her own career transition, she is also serving as a mentor and participant in Berlin's startup ecosystem. Ebony’s journey demonstrates that leaders who embrace authenticity and cultural wisdom create new standards for excellence and collective success.

CEO and Founder of PeoplePulse Analytix PPA

An AI first SaaS company shaping LeadershipTech in the Future of Work space. With a background in HR and analytics including work at Netflix, she now serve as an AI Architect building tools that empower leaders with sustainable and inclusive insights. PPA is part of the IBM Startup Partnership and the AvantNow Accelerator Cohort.  

Senior Visual Experience Designer @ AutoScout24

With over a decade of experience creating impactful visual languages that merge brand voice with human connection. Originally from the United States and now based in Germany, Arion has spent the past decade designing across cultures, drawing inspiration from global perspectives and diverse lived experiences.

Beyond his design work, Arion serves as President of the Pride ERG at AutoScout24, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion both within the workplace and in the broader community. Passionate about representation and cultural storytelling, he approaches design as a powerful medium for fostering a sense of belonging and amplifying the voices of underrepresented individuals.