With over 20 years of experience designing innovative products, branding & marketing expertise, and startup ventures, Roy previously led a design & advertising agency with key accounts in technology, health & wellness, automotive, and CPG. As a Co-founder & CEO of Genera Venture Studio, he oversees product vision & design, working side by side with entrepreneurs for launching early-stage companies.

A recognized leader and advocate for Startups and VCs at Google, Emi Wayner brings over 20 years of global experience in product development, business strategy, and leadership in partnerships. Her influence includes empowering visionary founders to scale their businesses and helping investors identify high-potential opportunities globally. Prior to Google, Emi was an entrepreneur, partnership director, and 10X strategist. As a leader and partner of GAIN LA, she is dedicated to fostering a thriving LA startup ecosystem by creating meaningful connections locally and globally.

Jeff is a member of the Board of Directors for the Golden Globe Foundation which supports underrepresented communities in Southern California seeking to thrive in the creative arts and journalism. Since 1989, the Golden Globe Foundation (and its predecessor Hollywood Foreign Press Association) has donated more than $55 million to entertainment-related nonprofit organizations, academic programs and organizations protecting press freedom, and has funded the restoration of 138 classic films. Jeff also serves on the Board of Food Forward and was formerly the Director of School and Community Partners and Compton Unified School District and the CEO for the Junior Statesmen Foundation.

As the Founder and President of Empact, Eva builds technology that turns film and TV audiences into forces for social change, transforming moments of empathy into meaningful action. Empact crafts, curates, and aggregates powerful impact campaigns, each with clear, measurable calls to action, and provide dynamic dashboards showcasing real-time impact data. Eva is also a member of the Board of Directors for Hacker Fund and is the founder of Cal Hacks -- the largest collegiate hackathon in the world.

Labib is the Cofounder & CEO of Kayyo - a mobile application that turns the world into your dojo where you'll be able to train MMA, Boxing, Kickboxing, and Muay Thai. Kayyo uses AI, namely computer vision and large language models, to create educational martial arts experiences for sports practictioners worldwide. An alum of OnDeck (ODX1 Fellow), Labib is also a former MMA fighter, YouTube star, and founder of Power Punch Pro -- a leading DTC sporting goods brand in the mixed martial arts sector.

Celeste founded and operates a high-end events management company that provides custom staffing and technology solutions for live events, venues & brands like Spotify, Apple, Drake, and Hulu. Owned and operated by women, VIPER is a multi-million dollar entertainment and hospitality enterprise that has earned Celeste a spot on the Forbes 30 under 30 List for Advertising & Marketing.

AJ is CTO of ThinkSys, a 450+ person software development agency that helps companies build and scale their engineering teams. Prior to his experience at ThinkSys, he co-founded Capyx, a FinTech company that created a SaaS based solution for Cap Table Management, which was acquired in 2018. Additionally, his passion for giving back inspires him to be a mentor at Hacker Fund, where he regularly gets involved teaching K-12 students to code. He is also the Founder of SB Hacks, the premier collegiate hackathon for his alma mater UC Santa Barbara.

Miles Fishman is currently iOS Solutions Architect at Lululemon and prior to that led software development teams at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Nike, Voyager, City National Bank, MedMen, & CBS Interactive. He is a skilled full-stack engineer with expertise in C-based languages, particularly Swift and Objective-C, and a strong command of Python, JavaScript, and more. He has extensive experience with iOS frameworks like ARKit and CoreML, and excels in multi-threading, concurrency, and augmented reality development. Proficient in XCode, Visual Studio, AWS, and Azure, Miles also has a track record of implementing machine learning solutions such as neural networks, NLP, and recommendation engines.

Karla Reyes is the Founder & Studio Director at Anima Interactive, a socially conscious games and immersive media studio. Karla is also a Strategic Advisor at Code Coven and a Founding Member/Head of Business Development. Karla serves as an Advisory Board Member at Los Angeles City College for Game Art & Design and as a Board Member at WINGS Interactive. Additionally, Karla is an Advisory Board Member at devcom. With previous experience at Niantic, Inc., Square Enix, ConsenSys, and Visa in various product management roles, Karla has a diverse background in the tech industry. Karla holds a Master of Arts with Honours in French and Management from the University of St Andrews. Karla is a member of the Forbes 30 under 30 List for the Sports & Games category.

Eitan Anouchi is the founder of Energy Discovery Zone and the owner of AYA Instruments Inc., a company specializing in power monitoring instrumentation and advanced solutions for industrial energy management. With expertise in business development, energy innovation, and entrepreneurship, Eitan brings a wealth of experience to the LA Tech Week Hackathon as a judge, eager to support emerging tech talent and groundbreaking ideas in the competition.

Adriana Arce is the Founder and President of Arce Entertainment and former Vice President at Rebel/Maverick. Adriana brings extensive expertise in artist management, notably guiding Miley Cyrus for eight years and Lil Nas X for three. Having been an artist herself for a decade, Adriana brings a unique perspective of both artistic and business realms. Adriana was honored on the Forbes 30 Under 30 Music list in 2019 and currently serves on its board. Committed to using influence for social impact, Adriana advocates passionately for self development, authenticity and greater representation of women, minorities and vulnerable populations in the arts.

Ashley, a cybersecurity engineer at Netflix, brings a decade of industry experience and a unique background in deep tech and space exploration. Her career spans roles at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab and Ames Research Center, the Department of Energy, and Stanford's Linear Accelerator Center (SLAC) and Stanford's CS Department. At NASA, she contributed to SMART grid security and deep space habitat research, blending her expertise in science and cybersecurity. With a cybersecurity Masters from Carnegie Mellon University, Ashley has also served as a Fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center and the National Security Institute, focusing on Internet Security advancement. Her innovative approach to complex challenges is fueled by wide-ranging interests, including running, global travel, and exploring various music and cultures.

Avi is a Senior Director in the LA Metro Office of Strategic Innovation where she focuses on shaping policies and implementing projects that work to nudge LA County towards more sustainable modes of transportation instead of driving alone. She leads the pilots vertical including the Mobility Wallet and One Car Challenge pilot projects. She previously worked in Metro’s Planning department launching and managing the Metro Bike Share program. A daily transit and bike rider with a flair for “cycle chic” fashion, Avital holds a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from UCLA.

Kibi Anderson is a CEO, Emmy Award winning film/TV producer and Certified Executive Coach with over 18 years of experience in strategy, business development, media, entertainment, tech, finance and entrepreneurship. Working in executive roles at Red Table Talk (President), Bloomberg Media (Head of Digital Strategy & Business Development), ABC News (Senior Manager, Business Strategy and Operations), and Broadway Federal Bank (VP/ Business Development Manager) she’s become recognized for her ability to mix comprehensive industry insight, entrepreneurial acumen, and strategic communications skills to build digital businesses and brands globally. She is the founder of Life Editor, a boutique executive coaching firm and CEO of Wordsmyth, a tech platform where companies can discover, source and hire Black + Diverse freelance writers.

Tatiana EL-Khouri is the Founder and Executive Director of Road to Artdom, a leading fiscal sponsor in the arts. She is an Artist/ Visual Storyteller and Product Manager. She is fueled by creativity. As a Visual Storyteller, she helps you tell your Visual Story and keep your brand bold, strong and creative online. Tatiana has worked in the entertainment industry and YouTube community as an Experiential Event and Integrated Marketing professional creating business development pitches, ideation, and marketing strategies for large brands. Among her clients and projects are Machinima, Snapchat, AT&T, Black Entertainment Television (BET), Air Force Art Program/ Pentagon, NAACP, Urban Ministries, Inc (UMI), ComicMix.com, and Ford. As a product manager, she has worked closely with 3Blackdot and their debut mobile game app, Zombie Killer Squad. With over 3 million downloads, the game takes a new approach to IP development and audience growth, by partnering with large YouTube talents to drive creative and promotion. She has also worked closely with tech startups to translate their concepts in to a working app or software in a rapid lean agile build.

Tatiana Koffman is a seasoned investor with over a decade of experience spanning investment banking, derivatives, venture capital, and digital assets. She's widely recognized for her finance and technology expertise, frequently sharing her insights in prominent publications like Forbes, CoinDesk, CNBC, the Economist, Business Insider, and TechCrunch. Koffman leads investment firm Moonwalker Capital, is the author of the popular financial newsletter MythOfMoney.com, and is set to publish a book with Wiley Publishing in 2024. She holds a JD/MBA from York University and is a member of the New York State Bar. Koffman started her career in derivatives trading at TD Bank in Toronto. Previously, Koffman wrote a popular Forbes column and managed Venture Capital investments for Grammy-award-winning artists such as the Chainsmokers and Linkin Park in Los Angeles.

Brandon is an American broadcast journalist, legal professional, and serial entrepreneur with a social conscience. He is a Legal Analyst at VenCounsel and Board Chair of the Law Office Study Foundation. He is co-host of Southern California's longest running public radio program covering the digital revolution: KPFK 90.7 FM's Digital Village Radio. His segment, DigitalCulture.LA, investigates into the history and future of science and technology and how computers and the internet are changing our society. Barney is a leading researcher on technological disruption and has advised government officials and corporate leaders from around the world on the impacts of emerging technologies as the Cofounder of Primary Ocean Producers. He manages the Non-Profit, Intellectual Property, and Startup groups at the Barney Law Firm. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Venice Symphony Orchestra and the Open Temple and he volunteers at the Israel Levin Senior Center helping Los Angeles' most senior citizens live well.

Rachel Kornak is the Strategic Partnerships and Tech Education Manager for the City of LA. She has 20 years of experience in technology, education, and entrepreneurship. Rachel taught spatial analysis at Penn State University, the University of Michigan and the Asian Institute of Technology. She also served as Esri’s Geographic Information Science (GIS) Education Ambassador in Indonesia. She completed a M.S. in Environmental Science, a B.S. in Environmental Geology and a B.S in Spanish at the University of Michigan, a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Pennsylvania State and a Certificate in Change Leadership at Cornell.

After earning a Computer Science degree, Andrei joined Apple as a data scientist, where he contributed to the launch of Apple TV+ and Apple One, as well as enhanced App Store search and personalization. At Coinbase, he led product launches such as Coinbase Card and Coinbase Pay. At Square, he leveraged generative AI to optimize company operations. Currently, he oversees subscription data science for a portfolio of subscription products at a Silicon Valley tech company. Outside of his professional career, Andrei is an Amazon best-selling author, having written “The AI Sages: Eternal Truths for Modern Times” and “How to Build a Bridge.” His work has also been featured in the Washington Post, Forbes, and HuffPost. Passionate about wellness, he practices Taijiquan and engages in somatic therapy. Inspired by his experiences at Esalen, Andrei invests in ventures like Alchemy Springs, supporting holistic and wellness-based initiatives. For over a decade, Andrei has volunteered with and raised funds for Hacker Fund, an organization that empowers over 60,000 youth nationwide through hackathons and certified S.T.E.A.M. mentorship programs. He remains active in communities like Global Shapers and Summit Series, where he utilizes technology for societal advancement.

Kevin Fathi is an entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and game developer who created VR Sports, Mecha Mayhem, and Battledraft in the early days of virtual reality programming. He leads an award-winning game design studio and creates workshops for 1000+ teen hackathons across the US. As a hackathon judge, he has inspired 60,000+ students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Most recently, his project -- VaxHax -- won funding from Children's Hospital Los Angeles in order to create access to vaccine education through gamification and virtual reality scavenger hunt experiences. He has been a Hacker Fund mentor since 2014 and led the team that managed the largest high school hackathon in history, HS Hacks, at Paypal Townhall in Silicon Valley. He is currently developing an ai driven patient care and management software as a partner with Green Meadows, the largest Home Health and Hospice in Orange County serving 20,000+ patients. He served as an expert in residence at UCI Applied Innovation. He has developed predictive software that is parent lending using machine learning for predicting outcomes in a healthcare in areas including diabetes, aging, and nutrition. He is a partner in a startup that is developing patient monitoring wearable technology designed to predict and prevent 100+ illnesses.