David Hefter leads BlackRock’s internal AI strategy and adoption for investments, working across public and private markets. He chairs the AI governance committee and produces a weekly internal AI Newsletter. With over two decades experience at BlackRock, David has been driving AI initiatives for the past 5 years, having studied computer science and AI at Columbia University.

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Max joined WiL in 2023 with the mission of building out WiL’s data platform. He supports the investment team with sourcing and diligence efforts by building custom data pipelines, automating manual processes, and implementing predictive models. Prior to joining WiL, Max worked as a Sr. Business Analyst at Bill.com where he increased sales efficiency through data insights, process automation, and statistical models. Max has held similar roles at Visa and MicroStrategy and enjoys partnering with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and deliver them the best product.

Max holds a B.A. in Economics and Applied Mathematics from Vanderbilt University and a Master’s in Data Science from UC Berkeley.

David Grenetz is the SVP of IT at Notable Capital, where he is responsible for cybersecurity, technology, and knowledge sharing. Prior to joining Notable, David was an IT Consultant to venture capital firms in the Bay Area and Boston.

When he’s not traveling the world with his wife and kids, David is searching for creative technology solutions to everyday challenges. David holds a B.S. in Information Technology from the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

Jonah Surkes joined Generation Investment Management in 2021 and is a member of the Growth Equity strategy team, serving as an Investment Director. Previously, Jonah was an investment banking analyst at Greenhill & Co.​

Jonah received a BA in Human, Social and Political Science from University of Cambridge, Clare College.

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