April, 2024 Cohort

Aaike van Vugt has a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Delft University of Technology. He is the co-founder of VSParticle, aiming to help research and industry in the production of inorganic nanoparticles with the goal to help researchers in the fundamental development of new products like batteries, catalyst, electronics, or nano-medicines.

Aaron Frank is a researcher, writer, and consultant who has spent a decade working in Silicon Valley. As a writer, his articles have appeared in Vice, Wired UK, Forbes, and Venturebeat. He routinely advises large companies, startups, and government organizations on trends related to a broad set of emerging technologies, with a focus on augmented/virtual reality and virtual environments

Alix is a researcher in philosophy of technology and the Director of Curated and Research Content at Singularity. She investigates the societal and cultural impact of exponential technologies. Her current research centres around two large scale projects. The first focus is on the effects of automated decision-making algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, and algorithmic bias.

Anne Connelly is passionate about harnessing blockchain and decentralized technology to transform the lives of people in developing countries. Anne is Faculty at Singularity University and has been an active part of the global blockchain community since 2012. She previously worked with Doctors Without Borders Canada in Central Africa and currently serves on their board of directors. Anne was honoured as one of CBC’s 12 Young Leaders Changing Canada and one of the Fifty Most Inspirational Women in Technology in Canada.

Barry O'Reilly is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and innovation expert with over 20 years of experience in creating high performance organizations.

Bill O’Connor, visionary Founder of THE INNOVATION AGENCY, and esteemed Singularity University faculty, shapes innovation landscapes from San Francisco to Silicon Valley. With a prolific decade, he's ignited over 600 innovation engagements across 50+ nations, impacting 8,000+ professionals, 4,000+ executives, and 25+ CEOs. From Google to Tesla, Bill's imprint spans industry giants. He's engaged the likes of the U.S. Department of Defense and World Bank, elevating innovation mindsets globally. Notable publications like The Economist and Forbes feature his work, and Bill's expertise extends to top institutions such as Stanford and Oxford, enriching academia through research, keynotes and workshops. Additionally, his team collaborates with the Nobel Foundation, unlocking innovation secrets through 11 Laureate interviews. And beyond consulting, O’Connor also guides disruptive startups as an advisory board member.

Carlo van de Weijer, a prominent figure in the automotive sector, boasts executive roles at Siemens and TomTom. With a master's degree in mechanical engineering from TU Eindhoven and a PhD from TU in Graz, his expertise bridges engineering and technology. Presently, Carlo directs the Eindhoven AI System Institute at Eindhoven University of Technology and serves as a Fellow for future mobility at the Deloitte Center for the Edge. He advises global ministries and industries on mobility's future and contributes insights through a weekly column in a leading Dutch newspaper, leaving a significant impact on technology and transportation discourse.

Emeline Paat-Dahlstrom is a space entrepreneur, speaker, author, and impact instigator. She is the Co-Founder of International Space Consultants and SpaceBase – a social enterprise working to democratize access to space by catalyzing space ecosystems in emerging countries, starting with New Zealand. Emeline is an Edmund Hillary Fellow, currently residing in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Gary is Singularity's Chair for the Future of Work and co-founder of career advisory service eParachute. His LinkedIn courses on leadership and organizational development have been taken by over 1 million learners.

Gregg Maryniak, the Co-Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation and its original Executive Director, is an influential figure in aerospace innovation. He serves as Corporate Secretary, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees member. With accolades like the Tsiolkovsky Medal from Russia and the Vision to Reality Award from the Space Frontier Foundation, he's recognized for groundbreaking work on space energy and resources. Gregg also testified before the US Congress and the President's National Commission on Space about energy and space tech. Maryniak’s roles span from CEO of the Space Studies Institute to Senior Scientist at Futron Corporation, showing his deep involvement in advancing space exploration. He's an Associate Founder of the International Space University, and as Vice Chairman of the Lindbergh Foundation, he promotes innovative thought. At Singularity University, he co-chairs the Space and Energy tracks. His 2017 book, "Fearless Experiments with Microcomputers," introduces microprocessor technology to adults and youth, reflecting his commitment to exponential tech education.

With over 15 years of experience as a CEO, I am on a mission to digitalize, decentralize, decarbonize, and democratize access to clean energy worldwide. As an expert speaker at Singularity University, I share my insights and ideas on the energy industry and future trends and inspire others to join me in creating a sustainable and equitable future. For my work, I have been recognized as an MIT Innovator Under 35, FastCompany Most Innovative Company X2, FastCompany World Changing Idea, and TIME Best Invention.

As Director of Knowledge at Singularity, Jenny combines her expertise in Generative AI and her background in content creation to develop breakthrough insights on behalf of our clients.

Jonathan explores the dynamics of large-scale, long term change with a focus on beyond the horizon technologies, providing insight on the evolving role of applied innovation. Jonathan is a founding Singularity Expert and has worked at Apple, Adobe, and Autodesk.

Muriel Clauson, PhD is the co-founder of Anthill. Anthill is a ML-enabled HR service center for the deskless workforce. Anthill is focused on helping workers in manufacturing and supply chain roles have the same support in their careers as their desked peers. Muriel has been an active researcher and advisor on the future of work and artificial intelligence.

Eleanor ‘Nell’ Watson, a pioneering ethics and machine intelligence researcher, has been a driving force behind some of the most crucial AI ethics standardization and certification initiatives from organizations such as the IEEE.

Nichol Bradford is a pioneer, innovator, investor and thought leader at the intersection of technology and human transformation. Nichol is Co-Founder and Partner at Nirmeia Collective, a seed stage venture fund specializing in wellbeing. She is also an Adjunct professor at Stanford University and Wharton MBA.

Paola Santana is a lawyer, public procurement expert and tech entrepreneur, creating the next breakthrough in government systems. She's the founder and CEO of Social Glass, a software ecosystem using Artificial Intelligence to power high-performing governments.Previously, she co-founded Matternet, a Silicon Valley company pioneering drone logistics networks.

Dr. Seymour is a distinguished data economist and future synthesist, renowned for her expertise in #tokeneconomy #ReFi, specializing in #biometric and #environmental #data, #wearabletechnology and #digitalhealth to foster regenerative living. With impactful roles in entrepreneurship, academia and advisory boards across the USA and Europe, she's collaborated with giants like Disney, Intel and NASA. Dr. Seymour also curates interdisciplinary teams, using distributed technologies to create sustainable financial models. A European Commission expert reviewer, startup mentor and co-founder of ventures like PONY EARTH and SUPA, she coined "Fashionable Technology" as Parsons School of Design's inaugural professor. Celebrated for her visionary work, she's a Singularity University Portugal faculty member, green initiative advocate and startup mentor.

Shuo Chen is a General Partner at IOVC, where she focuses on early stage venture investments in Silicon Valley with a focus on future of work and enterprise/SaaS. She is also Faculty at UC Berkeley and Singularity University.

Simone Planté holds a wealth of experience spanning 20 years, encompassing technology companies worldwide. With roles in investment banking, entrepreneurship and Venture Capital, she stands as the Founder and Managing Partner of Sydney-based HumAIn Capital. Specializing in Artificial Intelligence and deep tech investments, Simone is dedicated to fostering positive human impact through technology. Her passion for bridging Offline (human systems) with Online (AI systems) drives her work. Beginning her career at Morgan Stanley corporate finance, Simone collaborated with technology pioneers in Silicon Valley. She then ventured into successful tech startup ventures, following which she lived abroad in San Francisco, New York, London and Hong Kong for over two decades. Now back in Australia, she brings her global perspective to contribute to technology's transformative potential.

Dr. Tiffany Vora is a dynamic educator, writer, scientist and entrepreneur. She's Faculty and Vice Chair of Medicine and Digital Biology at Singularity University. Tiffany founded Bayana Science for science communication and co-founded Three Body Labs. She's driven to bridge science with practical insights for society, with degrees in Biology and Chemistry from NYU and a PhD in Molecular Biology from Princeton. Additionally, she's mentored startups, championed diversity and inspired innovation. Her expertise spans CRISPR, genetics, climate change, space biology and more, offering a broad view of transformative technologies.

Yunwen Tu, who’s also being known as Tutu, is a user experience designer and food designer currently working at The SIX, a business design consultancy dedicated to finding creative solutions for clients through the Design Sprint and Design Thinking process.