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Co-founder of Findster, Co-founder and CTO of SWORD Health
Getting access to a computer in his elementary school piqued Márcio Colunas’s interest in informatics. This led to a degree in Computer and Telematics Engineering at the University of Aveiro, where he carried out research and development in biomedical systems. His work was integral to his career, having co-founded SWORD Health, a technology company disrupting medical-physical rehabilitation. Born in 1987, Colunas is also a co-founder of Findster Technologies, the company behind the Findster Duo GPS pet tracker.
Getting access to a computer in his elementary school piqued Márcio Colunas’s interest in informatics. This led to a degree in Computer and Telematics Engineering at the University of Aveiro, where he carried out research and development in biomedical systems. His work was integral to his career, having co-founded SWORD Health, a technology company disrupting medical-physical rehabilitation. Born in 1987, Colunas is also a co-founder of Findster Technologies, the company behind the Findster Duo GPS pet tracker.
Co-founder and CTO of Paprika
Welly Huang is a web developer with a degree in Information Technology from STMIK Mikroskil, Indonesia. He started working as a web developer at Mikroskil while at university. After graduating in 2014, he established a web development agency CelsiusTech that was closed down a year later. Welly joined Kalvin Yap to develop rewards app Paprika and also worked for seven months as a development team lead at Medan’s e-tailer Otten Coffee in 2015.
Welly Huang is a web developer with a degree in Information Technology from STMIK Mikroskil, Indonesia. He started working as a web developer at Mikroskil while at university. After graduating in 2014, he established a web development agency CelsiusTech that was closed down a year later. Welly joined Kalvin Yap to develop rewards app Paprika and also worked for seven months as a development team lead at Medan’s e-tailer Otten Coffee in 2015.
Co-founder and CEO of Mambu
Ukraine-born entrepreneur Eugene Danilkis holds a bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia and a master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. His expertise in design and technology kickstarted his career. From 2005 to 2008, Danilkis designed NASA-approved software for the International Space Station at Canadian spacetech MDA. He now designs software for fintechs and banks through Mambu, a Berlin-based startup he co-founded in 2011, of which he is also CEO. Danilkis has also been employed by both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of British Columbia to work in software and web development.
Ukraine-born entrepreneur Eugene Danilkis holds a bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of British Columbia and a master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. His expertise in design and technology kickstarted his career. From 2005 to 2008, Danilkis designed NASA-approved software for the International Space Station at Canadian spacetech MDA. He now designs software for fintechs and banks through Mambu, a Berlin-based startup he co-founded in 2011, of which he is also CEO. Danilkis has also been employed by both Carnegie Mellon University and the University of British Columbia to work in software and web development.
Co-founder and COO of Mambu
German entrepreneur Frederik Pfisterer, who received his bachelor's in Computer Science from Hochschule Furtwangen University and his master's in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, specializes in technology and operations. He worked as an independent project and web developer during his student years and is now COO of banking and lending services architecture developer Mambu, a company he co-founded in 2011. From 2007 to 2008, Pfisterer served as useability lead at German software developer ontoprise.
German entrepreneur Frederik Pfisterer, who received his bachelor's in Computer Science from Hochschule Furtwangen University and his master's in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University, specializes in technology and operations. He worked as an independent project and web developer during his student years and is now COO of banking and lending services architecture developer Mambu, a company he co-founded in 2011. From 2007 to 2008, Pfisterer served as useability lead at German software developer ontoprise.
Co-founder and Head of Talent & Culture of Mambu
Portuguese national Sofia Nunes holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the Higher Institute of Applied Psychology in Lisbon and a master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. She is currently head of Talent & Culture at Mambu, a startup she co-founded, where she supports a growing team of engineers, application specialists, salespeople and marketers. In 2010, Nunes worked as a Human-Computer Interaction researcher at the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology.
Portuguese national Sofia Nunes holds a bachelor’s in psychology from the Higher Institute of Applied Psychology in Lisbon and a master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University. She is currently head of Talent & Culture at Mambu, a startup she co-founded, where she supports a growing team of engineers, application specialists, salespeople and marketers. In 2010, Nunes worked as a Human-Computer Interaction researcher at the Helsinki Institute for Information Technology.
Co-founder and CEO of Performetric
University of Minho graduate André Pimenta believes that artificial intelligence is a prime example of leveraging technology for the benefit of man. He is currently doing a PhD in Computer Science at the university, focusing on a “Non-invasive assessment and management of mental fatigue” – of key relevance to his company Performetric, where he currently holds the position of CEO.
University of Minho graduate André Pimenta believes that artificial intelligence is a prime example of leveraging technology for the benefit of man. He is currently doing a PhD in Computer Science at the university, focusing on a “Non-invasive assessment and management of mental fatigue” – of key relevance to his company Performetric, where he currently holds the position of CEO.
Co-founder of Qingqing Jiajiao
Co-founded Onesmart Education Group (children’s education, 150 schools) in 2007. Peking University alumnus; Executive MBA, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Lecturer, Ministry of Education’s High School Principals Training Center.
Co-founded Onesmart Education Group (children’s education, 150 schools) in 2007. Peking University alumnus; Executive MBA, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Lecturer, Ministry of Education’s High School Principals Training Center.
Founder and CEO of Youleyangche
Feng Xiaohai is a serial entrepreneur, having founded famous Chinese group-buying site Manzuo.com and P2P auto care platform Youleyangche, and co-founded Xcar.com.cn. He is an applied mathematics graduate of Beijing University of Technology.
Feng Xiaohai is a serial entrepreneur, having founded famous Chinese group-buying site Manzuo.com and P2P auto care platform Youleyangche, and co-founded Xcar.com.cn. He is an applied mathematics graduate of Beijing University of Technology.
Founder and President of Mobike
Armed with a decade of experience in journalism and media before founding Mobike, the 34-year-old Hu Weiwei also founded GeekCar, a new media automobile and technology company, in 2010. She used to write for the National Business Daily, The Beijing News, Business Value and Geek Park. She is a graduate of Zhejiang University.
Armed with a decade of experience in journalism and media before founding Mobike, the 34-year-old Hu Weiwei also founded GeekCar, a new media automobile and technology company, in 2010. She used to write for the National Business Daily, The Beijing News, Business Value and Geek Park. She is a graduate of Zhejiang University.
Founder and CEO of Sharkpark
Zhang Yongqi was the first in China to sell books and training programs for IELTS (International English Language Testing System), the world’s most popular English language test. He went on to set up Global Education & Technology Group, which ran 450 IELTS centers in 60 cities and listed on Nasdaq. Zhang sold the company in 2011 to the Pearson Group for US$294 million. The former Honeywell agent is now highly influential in education and training. He is a member of the Beijing Democratic League.
Zhang Yongqi was the first in China to sell books and training programs for IELTS (International English Language Testing System), the world’s most popular English language test. He went on to set up Global Education & Technology Group, which ran 450 IELTS centers in 60 cities and listed on Nasdaq. Zhang sold the company in 2011 to the Pearson Group for US$294 million. The former Honeywell agent is now highly influential in education and training. He is a member of the Beijing Democratic League.
Co-founder and ex-CEO of Tiket.com
A self-taught cybersecurity enthusiast, Wenas Agusetiawan was able to hack into various Indonesian and Singaporean networks at a young age. Luckily, he was 16 and escaped with only a penalty fine whilst living with his family in Singapore. He left to study in Australia and eventually became an IT professional. Wenas graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s in Computer Science from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada. He founded software developer PhaseDev, gaming platform Bouncity and e-book distributor WayangForce. In 2011, he co-founded Tiket.com but stepped down as CEO after the acquisition by Blibli in 2017.
A self-taught cybersecurity enthusiast, Wenas Agusetiawan was able to hack into various Indonesian and Singaporean networks at a young age. Luckily, he was 16 and escaped with only a penalty fine whilst living with his family in Singapore. He left to study in Australia and eventually became an IT professional. Wenas graduated in 2008 with a bachelor’s in Computer Science from the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Canada. He founded software developer PhaseDev, gaming platform Bouncity and e-book distributor WayangForce. In 2011, he co-founded Tiket.com but stepped down as CEO after the acquisition by Blibli in 2017.
Co-founder and CTO of Tiket.com
Natali Ardianto is a fast and skilled web developer with over 16 years of programming experience. He worked as an IT instructor and as a web developer while reading a degree in Computer Science and a master’s in Information Technology at Universitas Indonesia.He and colleagues had built a golf booking platform in just three months in 2010. He left Golfnesia in 2011 to help launch Tiket.com within 100 days of co-founding the startup. He had also co-founded Urbanesia in 2008, but left the urban lifestyle directory in 2010 before it was acquired by the Kompas Group in 2012.
Natali Ardianto is a fast and skilled web developer with over 16 years of programming experience. He worked as an IT instructor and as a web developer while reading a degree in Computer Science and a master’s in Information Technology at Universitas Indonesia.He and colleagues had built a golf booking platform in just three months in 2010. He left Golfnesia in 2011 to help launch Tiket.com within 100 days of co-founding the startup. He had also co-founded Urbanesia in 2008, but left the urban lifestyle directory in 2010 before it was acquired by the Kompas Group in 2012.
Co-founder and CEO of Qlapa
Benny Fajarai is a serial entrepreneur in the creative industry. He co-founded a digital media agency Cactus Project while reading a Computer Science degree at Universitas Bina Nusantara in Indonesia. The agency’s clientele included cigarette firm Sampoerna and Adam Khoo Learning Technology. However, he exited Cactus Project in 2012 and co-founded Kreavi, a network and showcase platform for creative industry professionals. He was the CEO for almost three years before selling Kreavi to set up Qlapa in 2015.
Benny Fajarai is a serial entrepreneur in the creative industry. He co-founded a digital media agency Cactus Project while reading a Computer Science degree at Universitas Bina Nusantara in Indonesia. The agency’s clientele included cigarette firm Sampoerna and Adam Khoo Learning Technology. However, he exited Cactus Project in 2012 and co-founded Kreavi, a network and showcase platform for creative industry professionals. He was the CEO for almost three years before selling Kreavi to set up Qlapa in 2015.
Co-founder and ex-Director of Airy Rooms
Alvin Kumarga is an experienced technical consultant and a Magna Cum Laude graduate in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, USA. Alvin was a market research intern and later became a special projects consultant at Hybrid Silica Technologies before graduating in 2011. He worked in Boston at Stroud Consulting before returning to Indonesia in 2014 to work for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).He left BCG in October 2015 to develop new products and corporate business for online travel agency Traveloka. In the meantime, he also co-founded Airy Rooms in 2015 but exited the startup in June 2017.
Alvin Kumarga is an experienced technical consultant and a Magna Cum Laude graduate in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, USA. Alvin was a market research intern and later became a special projects consultant at Hybrid Silica Technologies before graduating in 2011. He worked in Boston at Stroud Consulting before returning to Indonesia in 2014 to work for the Boston Consulting Group (BCG).He left BCG in October 2015 to develop new products and corporate business for online travel agency Traveloka. In the meantime, he also co-founded Airy Rooms in 2015 but exited the startup in June 2017.
Co-founder and Non-executive director of Seedrs
Co-founder of Seedrs, one of Europe’s most popular crowdfunding sites, and a founding member of Beta-i, a pioneer and one of the most influential organizations in the Portuguese startup scene today, Carlos Silva holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and a master’s in Computer Engineering from the Instituto Superior Technico. He is currently also Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Faber Ventures.
Co-founder of Seedrs, one of Europe’s most popular crowdfunding sites, and a founding member of Beta-i, a pioneer and one of the most influential organizations in the Portuguese startup scene today, Carlos Silva holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and a master’s in Computer Engineering from the Instituto Superior Technico. He is currently also Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Faber Ventures.
Evix Safety's helmet with an airbag is a world-first for cycling safety
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IP Buoys: Mooring 4.0 smart buoys to protect marine ecosystems
Save the Posidonia! That’s the call from enterprising sailors who, with their startup IP Buoys, have found a way to protect the seagrass and marine life from the damaging impact of nautical tourism
Will Shanghai's new tech board be home to China’s next BAT?
As China’s new Nasdaq-style board speeds to welcome its first IPOs, here’s a look at what’s changed for Chinese tech firms listing in the mainland, and if it could be pivotal in the emerging tech cold war
Faromatics' ChickenBoy robot brings smart analytics to poultry farming
The makers of the AI-based robot for managing large-scale poultry farming are seeking up to €4m in a second round funding as they launch their invention in Europe
Kibus Petcare: World's first auto-cook and -dispense healthy pet food device
Kibus Petcare applies the healthy eating revolution to the ever-growing pet-care business, eyes sales in 25 countries after crowdfunding launch
Biel Glasses: A pioneering solution for low vision sufferers
Biel Glasses offers a life-changing technology for people with low vision, a condition that is seven times more common than blindness
YITU takes smart healthcare to the next level
AI programs developed by this Chinese medtech startup provide more accurate diagnoses by reading medical images in conjunction with patients’ medical records
Catalonia: Spain's fast-rising robotics hub and next opportunity
With the robotics sector on the rise in Catalonia, expect to see more growth ahead, driving opportunities in related segments, especially services
Next-generation social media app YouClap targets engagement over reach
Already valued at €5m one year after launching, the YouClap platform for online challenges will seek Series A investment before the end of 2019
New Food Invest: Plant-based cheese, the next investment boom?
With alt-protein startups experiencing a global funding boom, industry experts and investors share their views about emerging trends in diverse food sectors
Tigerobo: Building the next-generation search engine with natural language processing
With the success of Tigerobo Search, its flagship AI-based finance industry search engine, the startup is also diversifying into government, energy and media sectors
As Veniam’s “Internet of Moving Things” keeps growing, autonomous vehicles are next
The Portuguese startup is going places with its mesh networking technology, but that’s “just the beginning”, says Veniam founder and CEO João Barros. He talks to CompassList about partnering automakers to design self-driving cars, raising a new round of funding in 2018, and more
Plant-based eggs: The next big thing in the alternative protein market
Plant-based eggs may be the fastest growing segment in plant-based foods, but hacking the formula for a perfect egg substitute is proving a hurdle. Are alt-protein startups up for the challenge?
After a Covid-led boom in 2020, what next for China's K-12 edtech?
Unicorns Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raised more than $6bn combined last year as demand for online learning continues to grow, but some smaller players are running out of cash
In Indonesia, Ramadan goes hi-tech
From consumption to charity, tech startups have come to play a key role in Ramadan traditions in Indonesia
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