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Ryan Bateman is the Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer at Sands Capital, where he has led technology strategy and cybersecurity since 2011. Before joining Sands Capital, he held senior technology roles at Ipreo and FBR Capital Markets, including directing global sales, trading, and equity capital markets systems.


Jinny Lee is leading Venture Operations at Samsung Next, where she leads portfolio management for over 350+ companies at the Samsung Next Fund. Prior to joining Next, she was a Senior Consultant in EY Korea's digital transformation team, advising clients on strategy and operational excellence.


Keshia is one of BDev Ventures' Partners. Previously, she served as the VP of Investment, leading BDev Ventures in backing more than 50 startups globally, including high-growth Silicon Valley companies such as Pinata Rent, MGT Insurance, and Pipo Health. Under her leadership, 25% of the firm’s portfolio companies achieved markups. Her strategic vision and hands-on support have helped founders scale quickly and responsibly.
Keshia was recently named a 2025 Woman of Influence by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. This annual award honors women who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and community impact across Silicon Valley.


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).


Andrew Brackin is a Partner at Gradient Ventures. Prior to Gradient, Andrew co-founded Vial, a tech-enabled clinical trial platform that raised over $100M in venture capital from top-tier firms. Prior to Vial, he was part of the founding team and the Head of Growth at Newfront (YC W18), an AI-powered commercial insurance brokerage valued at $2.2BN, insuring numerous Fortune 500 companies. His career began at Jobr, a mobile job search business that Monster.com acquired in 2016.
Andrew was a 2013 recipient of the Thiel Fellowship. Outside of work, he loves reading about global affairs, working out at Barry’s Bootcamp, and enjoying live music.