About Us
Nacre Capital is a global venture builder specialized in creating, building and growing disruptive start-ups with deep technologies that significantly impact lives.
We are an international team of entrepreneurs, business leaders and experts including – pioneering scientists, renowned technologists, researchers, growth experts and thought leaders – that together develop and transform ventures into world-class disruptive market-leading companies.


Our Model
We bring onboard the best entrepreneurs and talent to imagine and create new ventures from scratch. We work together to successfully transform novel ideas into fast-growing, market-leading companies.
1. Imagine
We identify fundamental needs and imagine and explore groundbreaking solutions to address them. We focus on scalable solutions that match market needs.
2. Build
We take a hands-on approach to create and build companies; recruiting the most capable team, providing financial, business development and legal support.
3. Grow
We provide ongoing financial, legal and recruiting support and market access, staying actively involved to scale our ventures globally.
Our Portfolio
Fairtility
Fairtility transforms the IVF sector with its leading, innovative AI-based embryo-selection system, significantly increasing the efficiency and outcomes of IVF.
Seed-X
Seed-X developed the world’s first AI-based seed analysis solution which optimizes seed & grain supply chains, creating a smarter, more secure future for food.
FDNA
FDNA is a leading digital health and AI company operating in the rare disease and genetics space and is used by thousands of physicians in more than 130 states.
CyberMdx
CyberMDX offers the most advanced cybersecurity solution in the market for the protection and management of healthcare and IoT enterprise assets.
Aquaticode
Aquaticode breaks biological boundaries using advanced AI to enable precision farming and increase efficiency, sustainability and profitability of aquaculture.
CureSign
CureSign is developing a solution to monitor the efficacy of cancer treatment and save lives, using an implantable sensor and real-time data analytics.
MutualArt
MutualArt.com is a leading online art information platform with more than a million members providing personalized art news, event guides and auction results.
Glassbox
Glassbox provides businesses with big-data behavioral solutions and content analytics solutions for web and mobile apps, to better analyze digital interactions.

DNA1
DNA1 is developing a platform for relating phenotype to genotype that accelerates discoveries in diagnostics, precision medicine and genetics.
Team Members’ Track Record
Our team members have a strong track record of building and investing in companies that have impacted billions of clients and have successfully exited through IPOs or acquisitions by market leaders including Facebook and Apple.

Nacre Capital’s Chairman, Howard Morgan, was among the earliest investors in Uber as co-founder and partner at First Round Capital.

Nacre Capital’s Chairman, Howard Morgan, was among the earliest investors in LinkedIn as co-founder and partner at First Round Capital.

Nacre Capital’s Founder, Moti Shniberg, invested directly in Outbrain's first financing round.

Nacre Capital’s Chairman, Howard Morgan, was among the earliest investors in Square as co-founder and partner at First Round Capital.

Nacre Capital’s Founder, Moti Shniberg, co-founded and served as the Chairman of Face.com.

Nacre Capital’s Chairman, Howard Morgan, was among the earliest investors and instrumental in growing Shopping.com as Director of Idealab.

Nacre Capital’s Chairman, Howard Morgan, was among the earliest investors and instrumental in growing Picasa as Director of Idealab.

Nacre Capital’s Chairman, Howard Morgan, was among the earliest investors in Flatiron Health as co-founder and partner at First Round Capital.
Our Team
Unique individuals who strengthen our network and make us greater than the sum of our parts.
Howard Morgan
Chairman
Howard Morgan has more than 30 years of experience serving as a mentor, advisor and investor in over 200 high-tech entrepreneurial ventures including companies like Pandora, Climate Corp, Uber, Internet Brands. He is Co-founder of First Round Capital, and serves as Chairman at B Capital Group as well as Director, Board member and advisor for an assortment of companies including Idealab Studios. Howard is a respected author (contributing writer for Business Insider), has received Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, and a frequent speaker at major industry conferences. He has a PhD in Operations Research from Cornell University and a BSc in Physics from City College of the City University of New York.
Howard Morgan
Chairman
Bio
Howard Morgan
Chairman
Howard Morgan has more than 30 years of experience serving as a mentor, advisor and investor in over 200 high-tech entrepreneurial ventures including companies like Pandora, Climate Corp, Uber, Internet Brands. He is Co-founder of First Round Capital, and serves as Chairman at B Capital Group as well as Director, Board member and advisor for an assortment of companies including Idealab Studios. Howard is a respected author (contributing writer for Business Insider), has received Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, and a frequent speaker at major industry conferences. He has a PhD in Operations Research from Cornell University and a BSc in Physics from City College of the City University of New York.

Dr. Sophie Kornowski
Strategic Advisor
Dr. Sophie Kornowski is a Senior Partner in Gurnet Point Capital, an investment fund and subsidiary of Waypoint Capital Group. Previously, she served as Executive Vice-President of Roche Partnering, and was also a member of Roche's Extended Global Executive Committee. Before joining Roche she held several management positions at Merck & Co. (1996-2007), Sanofi Winthrop (1991-1996), Abbott Diagnostics and Abbott Pharmaceutical Products (1985-1991).Dr. Kornowski provides investment advisory services in the healthcare and life science sectors and aside from being a Director in Syngenta, holds board memberships within Même Cosmetics, the Swiss Innovation Council and the Strategic Committee of the Genopole in France. She has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a PhD in Pharmacy from Paris Descartes University.
Dr. Sophie Kornowski
Strategic Advisor
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Dr. Sophie Kornowski
Strategic Advisor
Dr. Sophie Kornowski is a Senior Partner in Gurnet Point Capital, an investment fund and subsidiary of Waypoint Capital Group. Previously, she served as Executive Vice-President of Roche Partnering, and was also a member of Roche's Extended Global Executive Committee. Before joining Roche she held several management positions at Merck & Co. (1996-2007), Sanofi Winthrop (1991-1996), Abbott Diagnostics and Abbott Pharmaceutical Products (1985-1991).Dr. Kornowski provides investment advisory services in the healthcare and life science sectors and aside from being a Director in Syngenta, holds board memberships within Même Cosmetics, the Swiss Innovation Council and the Strategic Committee of the Genopole in France. She has an MBA from the University of Chicago and a PhD in Pharmacy from Paris Descartes University.
Peter Ho
Strategic Advisor
Peter Ho has more than 34 years’ experience in the Public Service of Singapore where he served as Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, National Security & Intelligence, Special Duties in the Prime Minister’s Office and Secretary of Defense. He was also the inaugural Chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Currently he is Senior Advisor to the Centre for Strategic Futures. He also serves as Chairman of several institutions including the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA),the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC), the Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) Governing Council as well as member of the Board of Trustees of the National University of Singapore (NUS).
Peter Ho
Strategic Advisor
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Peter Ho
Strategic Advisor
Peter Ho has more than 34 years’ experience in the Public Service of Singapore where he served as Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs, National Security & Intelligence, Special Duties in the Prime Minister’s Office and Secretary of Defense. He was also the inaugural Chairman of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. Currently he is Senior Advisor to the Centre for Strategic Futures. He also serves as Chairman of several institutions including the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore (URA),the Social Science Research Council (SSRC), the Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering (SCELSE), the National Supercomputing Centre (NSCC), the Campus for Research Excellence and Technological Enterprise (CREATE) Governing Council as well as member of the Board of Trustees of the National University of Singapore (NUS).

Howard Morgan
Stratigic Advisor
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Paul Schickler
Agritech Advisor
Paul E. Schickler was president of DuPont Pioneer (now Corteva Agriscience), the advanced seed genetics business of DuPont, from 2007 to 2017. In this role he continued to expand Pioneer’s global business by advancing innovation that improves local productivity and profitability of farmers throughout the world. Prior to serving as president he was vice president of international operations. Mr. Schickler is a graduate of Drake University, where he received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in business administration. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Cultivation Corridor, The Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Iowa Business Council and Grand View University. He also served on the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress committee. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Drake University, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The World Food Prize Foundation. His company, III Ag, LLC, provides consulting services to ag tech companies in the fields of biologics, analytics, sensing, grain composition modification and international expansion.
Paul Schickler
Agritech Advisor
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Paul Schickler
Agritech Advisor
Paul E. Schickler was president of DuPont Pioneer (now Corteva Agriscience), the advanced seed genetics business of DuPont, from 2007 to 2017. In this role he continued to expand Pioneer’s global business by advancing innovation that improves local productivity and profitability of farmers throughout the world. Prior to serving as president he was vice president of international operations. Mr. Schickler is a graduate of Drake University, where he received Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in business administration. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Cultivation Corridor, The Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Iowa Business Council and Grand View University. He also served on the Iowa Partnership for Economic Progress committee. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of Drake University, The Chicago Council on Global Affairs and The World Food Prize Foundation. His company, III Ag, LLC, provides consulting services to ag tech companies in the fields of biologics, analytics, sensing, grain composition modification and international expansion.
Adam Roston
Strategic Advisor
Adam Roston has two decades of experience operating and investing in digital technology businesses. Most recently he was CEO of Bluecrew, a technology platform to connect hourly workers with W-2 jobs, and before that he was CEO of IAC’s Publishing division which he took from losing $10M in the quarter he joined to generating over $75M of EBITDA two years later. Prior to IAC Publishing, he was the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions for IAC. Adam oversaw M&A and investing activity across IAC's portfolio of 150 digital brands, along with the identification of new opportunities outside of IAC’s core focus areas. Before IAC he held several corporate development roles at Microsoft, where he drove global strategic technology acquisitions in the software and internet industries. He started his career in M&A investment banking at Merrill Lynch. He holds a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego.
Adam Roston
Strategic Advisor
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Adam Roston
Strategic Advisor
Adam Roston has two decades of experience operating and investing in digital technology businesses. Most recently he was CEO of Bluecrew, a technology platform to connect hourly workers with W-2 jobs, and before that he was CEO of IAC’s Publishing division which he took from losing $10M in the quarter he joined to generating over $75M of EBITDA two years later. Prior to IAC Publishing, he was the Senior Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions for IAC. Adam oversaw M&A and investing activity across IAC's portfolio of 150 digital brands, along with the identification of new opportunities outside of IAC’s core focus areas. Before IAC he held several corporate development roles at Microsoft, where he drove global strategic technology acquisitions in the software and internet industries. He started his career in M&A investment banking at Merrill Lynch. He holds a B.A. in Economics and a B.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, San Diego.
Dr. Einar Wathne
Aquatech Advisor
Dr. Einar Wathne is a preeminent figure in the aquaculture industry known for bridging the R&D and commercial sides. He is the Chairman of the Seafood Innovation Cluster and was until recently, the Head of Aquaculture at Cargill. He is a member of Aquaticode’s Strategic Advisory Board. He has an MBA from Handelshøyskolen BI University as well as a PhD in Aquaculture.
Dr. Einar Wathne
Aquatech Advisor
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Dr. Einar Wathne
Aquatech Advisor
Dr. Einar Wathne is a preeminent figure in the aquaculture industry known for bridging the R&D and commercial sides. He is the Chairman of the Seafood Innovation Cluster and was until recently, the Head of Aquaculture at Cargill. He is a member of Aquaticode’s Strategic Advisory Board. He has an MBA from Handelshøyskolen BI University as well as a PhD in Aquaculture.
Hayley-Beth Rowlands
Research Analyst
Hayley-Beth joined Nacre Capital two years ago after successfully completing her Masters degree in International Relations at UPF University in Barcelona, Spain. Prior to that she gained a Law with Politics degree from Cardiff University in Wales, UK. Hayley is also a member of the Great Britain national Kyokushin Karate team and is the current European and Vice World Champion in full contact fighting.
Hayley-Beth Rowlands
Research Analyst
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Hayley-Beth Rowlands
Research Analyst
Hayley-Beth joined Nacre Capital two years ago after successfully completing her Masters degree in International Relations at UPF University in Barcelona, Spain. Prior to that she gained a Law with Politics degree from Cardiff University in Wales, UK. Hayley is also a member of the Great Britain national Kyokushin Karate team and is the current European and Vice World Champion in full contact fighting.
David Reis
Automation Advisor
David Reis a business leader and entrepreneur who has held various CEO, Chairman and Board Director positions in fast-growing startups and large-scale high-tech operations including Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS), NUR Macro printers (acquired by HP) and Scitex vision LTD. As a CEO, David participated in several IPO processes in the US and Europe as well as numerous M&A transactions. Today, David also serves as Director with Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS), Chairman at Enercon Ltd, and Chairman at Tuttnauer Ltd. David holds a BA in Economic and Management from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology , an Executive MBA from the University of Denver and he is also a graduate of HBS Advanced Management Program.
David Reis
Strategic Advisor
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David Reis
Automation Advisor
David Reis a business leader and entrepreneur who has held various CEO, Chairman and Board Director positions in fast-growing startups and large-scale high-tech operations including Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS), NUR Macro printers (acquired by HP) and Scitex vision LTD. As a CEO, David participated in several IPO processes in the US and Europe as well as numerous M&A transactions. Today, David also serves as Director with Stratasys Ltd (NASDAQ: SSYS), Chairman at Enercon Ltd, and Chairman at Tuttnauer Ltd. David holds a BA in Economic and Management from the Technion - Israel Institute of Technology , an Executive MBA from the University of Denver and he is also a graduate of HBS Advanced Management Program.

Howard Morgan
Stratigic Advisor
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Lane Bess
Cybersecurity Advisor
Lane Bess spent over 35 years as an operational executive who successfully launched start-ups and helped build some of the most well-known Internet Security companies. He is the former CEO of Palo Alto Networks, leading the company to its IPO. He was instrumental in leading Zscaler to its IPO following his time at Palo Alto. He has held different key positions in multinational companies such as Trend Micro Internet Security, NCR Corporation and AT&T. He has extensive experience in building technology businesses in Europe, Asia Pacific and Japan as well as other International regions. His considerable work in the security technology sector has made him a trusted advisor for many Enterprise CIOs and CISOs. Lane has a BA in Managerial Economics from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Dayton. He serves as a Board Trustee at Carnegie Mellon University.
Lane Bess
Cybersecurity Advisor
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Lane Bess
Cybersecurity Advisor
Lane Bess spent over 35 years as an operational executive who successfully launched start-ups and helped build some of the most well-known Internet Security companies. He is the former CEO of Palo Alto Networks, leading the company to its IPO. He was instrumental in leading Zscaler to its IPO following his time at Palo Alto. He has held different key positions in multinational companies such as Trend Micro Internet Security, NCR Corporation and AT&T. He has extensive experience in building technology businesses in Europe, Asia Pacific and Japan as well as other International regions. His considerable work in the security technology sector has made him a trusted advisor for many Enterprise CIOs and CISOs. Lane has a BA in Managerial Economics from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from the University of Dayton. He serves as a Board Trustee at Carnegie Mellon University.

Howard Morgan
Stratigic Advisor
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Jessica Kelly
Research Analyst
Jessica Kelly brings more than 5 years of HR, recruiting, Market research, In-depth investment analysis and Business development experience to the firm. Prior to joining the team, Jessica worked for Ernst & Young as a consultant, and was also part of establishing a local HR firm in Argentina. She graduated from USAL with a Degree in International Relations & Political Science. Proficient in English, Spanish, German, and Italian, Jessica is passionate about language and culture.
Jessica Kelly
Research Analyst
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Jessica Kelly
Research Analyst
Jessica Kelly brings more than 5 years of HR, recruiting, Market research, In-depth investment analysis and Business development experience to the firm. Prior to joining the team, Jessica worked for Ernst & Young as a consultant, and was also part of establishing a local HR firm in Argentina. She graduated from USAL with a Degree in International Relations & Political Science. Proficient in English, Spanish, German, and Italian, Jessica is passionate about language and culture.
Yuval Bar Gil
Cybersecurity Advisor
Yuval Bar Gil is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded, guided and invested in start-ups & serves on the board of several companies. Yuval was the co-Founder & CEO of AeroScout, a company he grew from inception to becoming the global market leader in the Enterprise visibility space, until its acquisition by Stanley Healthcare. Prior to founding AeroScout, he was a consultant at Bain & Company (London and San Francisco), where he advised LBO funds on investments in a variety of industries and developed business strategies for market leaders in several high technology industries. Yuval has an LLB from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from The Wharton School in Pennsylvania.
Yuval Bar Gil
Cybersecurity Advisor
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Yuval Bar Gil
Cybersecurity Advisor
Yuval Bar Gil is a seasoned entrepreneur who founded, guided and invested in start-ups & serves on the board of several companies. Yuval was the co-Founder & CEO of AeroScout, a company he grew from inception to becoming the global market leader in the Enterprise visibility space, until its acquisition by Stanley Healthcare. Prior to founding AeroScout, he was a consultant at Bain & Company (London and San Francisco), where he advised LBO funds on investments in a variety of industries and developed business strategies for market leaders in several high technology industries. Yuval has an LLB from Tel Aviv University and an MBA from The Wharton School in Pennsylvania.

Howard Morgan
Stratigic Advisor
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Amir Magner
Cybersecurity Advisor
Amir Magner brings more than two decades of cybersecurity expertise. Previously he was the Head of the Cyber Division of Israel’s Security Agency (ISA), where he led as a senior executive the Country’s national strategic cyber activities. At CyberMDX Amir leads the strategic direction of the organization as well as manages the overall operations and resources of the company.
Amir Magner
Cybersecurity Advisor
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Amir Magner
Cybersecurity Advisor
Amir Magner brings more than two decades of cybersecurity expertise. Previously he was the Head of the Cyber Division of Israel’s Security Agency (ISA), where he led as a senior executive the Country’s national strategic cyber activities. At CyberMDX Amir leads the strategic direction of the organization as well as manages the overall operations and resources of the company.

Howard Morgan
Stratigic Advisor
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Juan Ferreira
Agritech Advisor
Juan Ferreira is a Global Strategic Advisor and President for Latin America at Sumitomo Chemical: Group Companies of the Americas. Formerly, he served as Global Vice President of Seed Applied Solutions, the Crop Protection business and the Vegetable Seeds business at Monsanto Company, where he managed the company’s growth platforms accounting for more than 30% of its $15 billion in annual revenues. Juan has a BS in Economics and an MS in Marketing from Universidad de Los Andes.
Juan Ferreira
Agritech Advisor
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Juan Ferreira
Agritech Advisor
Juan Ferreira is a Global Strategic Advisor and President for Latin America at Sumitomo Chemical: Group Companies of the Americas. Formerly, he served as Global Vice President of Seed Applied Solutions, the Crop Protection business and the Vegetable Seeds business at Monsanto Company, where he managed the company’s growth platforms accounting for more than 30% of its $15 billion in annual revenues. Juan has a BS in Economics and an MS in Marketing from Universidad de Los Andes.
Azi Cohen
Cybersecurity Advisor
Azi Cohen is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years experience managing technology-based startup companies as well as an active angel investor in enterprise software. Azi was the CEO of Eurekify, the pioneer developer of Enterprise Role Management software (acquired by CA). Before that, he was the CEO and GM of several companies including Aduva, Sapiens Israel and Precise Software Israel. Azi has a BSC in Information Systems from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Azi Cohen
Cybersecurity Advisor
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Azi Cohen
Cybersecurity Advisor
Azi Cohen is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 20 years experience managing technology-based startup companies as well as an active angel investor in enterprise software. Azi was the CEO of Eurekify, the pioneer developer of Enterprise Role Management software (acquired by CA). Before that, he was the CEO and GM of several companies including Aduva, Sapiens Israel and Precise Software Israel. Azi has a BSC in Information Systems from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology.
Marina Kaganovich
Director of Finance
Marina Kaganovich is a Certified Public Accountant with 2 years of experience in BDO as an Audit Manager and +5 years of experience in the hitech industry as a financial controller of various companies. She completed her BA in Business Administration in 2010 from the College of Management, Israel– Majoring in Accounting based on the IFRS.
Marina Kaganovich
Director of Finance
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Marina Kaganovich
Director of Finance
Marina Kaganovich is a Certified Public Accountant with 2 years of experience in BDO as an Audit Manager and +5 years of experience in the hitech industry as a financial controller of various companies. She completed her BA in Business Administration in 2010 from the College of Management, Israel– Majoring in Accounting based on the IFRS.
Torben Svejgaard
Aquaculture Advisor
Torben Svejgaard is currently the chairman and a board member of several aquaculture, fishmeal and fish oil and related companies. Until 2014 he was the CEO of BioMar, one of the world’s leading fish and shrimp feed suppliers. He is a member of Aquaticode’s Strategic Advisory Board. He has a MS in Economics from Aarhus University.
Torben Svejgaard
Aquaculture Advisor
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Torben Svejgaard
Aquaculture Advisor
Torben Svejgaard is currently the chairman and a board member of several aquaculture, fishmeal and fish oil and related companies. Until 2014 he was the CEO of BioMar, one of the world’s leading fish and shrimp feed suppliers. He is a member of Aquaticode’s Strategic Advisory Board. He has a MS in Economics from Aarhus University.
Prof. Joe Kvedar
Telehealth Advisor
Joe Kvedar is an author, editor, advisor and telehealth evangelist with over 26 years of experience in advancing the adoption of telehealth and virtual care technologies. He’s the current President of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), Senior Advisor, Virtual Care, Mass General Brigham, and Professor at Harvard Medical School; co-chair of the AMA’s Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group, serving on the AAMC’s telehealth committee. He’s also Editor-in-Chief of npj Digital Medicine, a Nature Research Journal. Joe is on the Advisory Board of FDNA Telehealth. He has a BA in Psychology and an MD in Medicine from the University of Vermont.
Prof. Joe Kvedar
Telehealth Advisor
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Prof. Joe Kvedar
Telehealth Advisor
Joe Kvedar is an author, editor, advisor and telehealth evangelist with over 26 years of experience in advancing the adoption of telehealth and virtual care technologies. He’s the current President of the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), Senior Advisor, Virtual Care, Mass General Brigham, and Professor at Harvard Medical School; co-chair of the AMA’s Digital Medicine Payment Advisory Group, serving on the AAMC’s telehealth committee. He’s also Editor-in-Chief of npj Digital Medicine, a Nature Research Journal. Joe is on the Advisory Board of FDNA Telehealth. He has a BA in Psychology and an MD in Medicine from the University of Vermont.
Jen Feria
Research Analyst
Jen has gained experience at Sydney’s first global start-up hub, Haymarket HQ which sparked her interest in providing professional support for founders and entrepreneurs. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a CEMS Master in International Management joint degree. Prior to her stint in Sydney, Jen was involved in several sales and advertising projects with companies in the Philippines including Publicis Groupe.
Jen Feria
Research Analyst
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Jen Feria
Research Analyst
Jen has gained experience at Sydney’s first global start-up hub, Haymarket HQ which sparked her interest in providing professional support for founders and entrepreneurs. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a CEMS Master in International Management joint degree. Prior to her stint in Sydney, Jen was involved in several sales and advertising projects with companies in the Philippines including Publicis Groupe.
Sarel Ashkenazi
SeedX CEO
Sarel Ashkenazi has over 20 years proven experience in business leadership, sales, business management and operations. Having served as former EVP Business at Kornit Digital Ltd (NASDAQ: KRNT), Sarel spearheaded business development, growing sales from $0 to over $100M. Prior to joining Kornit, Sarel held several executive positions within the Israeli startup arena.
Sarel Ashkenazi
Seed-X CEO
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Sarel Ashkenazi
SeedX CEO
Sarel Ashkenazi has over 20 years proven experience in business leadership, sales, business management and operations. Having served as former EVP Business at Kornit Digital Ltd (NASDAQ: KRNT), Sarel spearheaded business development, growing sales from $0 to over $100M. Prior to joining Kornit, Sarel held several executive positions within the Israeli startup arena.
Eran Eshed
Fairtility CEO
Eran Eshed has over 25 years of experience, spanning numerous product and business domains including telecommunications, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. Eran was a Co-Founder and VP of Sales, Marketing & Business Development of Altair Semiconductor, a 4G and IoT semiconductor pioneer acquired by Sony. He served as Chief Business Officer of Brodmann17, a leading automotive AI visual perception company and CEO of Eagantu, a 5G radio component startup.
Eran Eshed
Fairtility CEO
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Eran Eshed
Fairtility CEO
Eran Eshed has over 25 years of experience, spanning numerous product and business domains including telecommunications, semiconductors and artificial intelligence. Eran was a Co-Founder and VP of Sales, Marketing & Business Development of Altair Semiconductor, a 4G and IoT semiconductor pioneer acquired by Sony. He served as Chief Business Officer of Brodmann17, a leading automotive AI visual perception company and CEO of Eagantu, a 5G radio component startup.
Dr. Yair Granot
Curesign CEO
Yair Granot holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Berkeley and is a highly regarded expert on signal processing and bioimpedance. He was previously CEO of the publicly traded Biological Signal Processing Ltd.
Dr. Yair Granot
Curesign CEO
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Dr. Yair Granot
Curesign CEO
Yair Granot holds a Ph.D. in Biophysics from Berkeley and is a highly regarded expert on signal processing and bioimpedance. He was previously CEO of the publicly traded Biological Signal Processing Ltd.
Moti Shniberg
Founder
Moti Shniberg is a serial entrepreneur, tech visionary and professional investor with a portfolio of over 15 successful ventures. He is the Founder of Nacre Capital, where he is fully dedicated to growing a portfolio of in-house companies that develop cutting-edge solutions addressing global needs. Prior to Nacre, he had several successful exits including the creation of the world’s first patented system for archiving digital images (acquired by Apple); ImageID (sold to Zetes Industries); co-founded Face.com (acquired by Facebook); was investor and advisor in HopStop (acquired by Apple) and Outbrain. Moti is behind the creation of 50+ patents and brings 20+ years of expertise in the field of Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Moti Shniberg
Founder
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Moti Shniberg
Founder
Moti Shniberg is a serial entrepreneur, tech visionary and professional investor with a portfolio of over 15 successful ventures. He is the Founder of Nacre Capital, where he is fully dedicated to growing a portfolio of in-house companies that develop cutting-edge solutions addressing global needs. Prior to Nacre, he had several successful exits including the creation of the world’s first patented system for archiving digital images (acquired by Apple); ImageID (sold to Zetes Industries); co-founded Face.com (acquired by Facebook); was investor and advisor in HopStop (acquired by Apple) and Outbrain. Moti is behind the creation of 50+ patents and brings 20+ years of expertise in the field of Deep Learning and Artificial Intelligence.
Michael Sampoerna
Nacre Partner
Michael Joseph Sampoerna is an Indonesian businessperson and professional investor who founded PT Sampoerna Strategic and who has been the head of 5 different companies. Sampoerna Strategic Group, has investments in agriculture, finance, telecom and timber. Presently, Mr. Sampoerna holds the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at PT Sampoerna Strategic, President Director at PT Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia, President Commissioner of PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk and President Commissioner of PT Sumber Graha Sejahtera. Mr. Sampoerna is also on the board of Twinwood Ltd. and Samko Timber Ltd. and Director at PT Sampoerna Bio Energi and Member-Patrons Board at Putera Sampoerna Foundation. Michael studied at the London School of Economics in the UK.
Michael Sampoerna
Nacre Partner
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Michael Sampoerna
Nacre Partner
Michael Joseph Sampoerna is an Indonesian businessperson and professional investor who founded PT Sampoerna Strategic and who has been the head of 5 different companies. Sampoerna Strategic Group, has investments in agriculture, finance, telecom and timber. Presently, Mr. Sampoerna holds the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at PT Sampoerna Strategic, President Director at PT Sampoerna Telekomunikasi Indonesia, President Commissioner of PT Sampoerna Agro Tbk and President Commissioner of PT Sumber Graha Sejahtera. Mr. Sampoerna is also on the board of Twinwood Ltd. and Samko Timber Ltd. and Director at PT Sampoerna Bio Energi and Member-Patrons Board at Putera Sampoerna Foundation. Michael studied at the London School of Economics in the UK.
Al Brenner
Nacre Partner
Al Brenner is a founding Partner at Nacre Capital. He currently serves as Interim CEO of Aquaticode and is a Board Member and active advisor of Seed-X, CureSign and FDNA Telehealth. He has been building innovative startups for over 20 years. He was previously CEO and co-founder of MutualArt, one of the world’s largest art information portals and has worked at Lehman Brothers and Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette. He holds an MBA with Honors from the NYU Stern School of Business.
Al Brenner
Nacre Partner
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Al Brenner
Nacre Partner
Al Brenner is a founding Partner at Nacre Capital. He currently serves as Interim CEO of Aquaticode and is a Board Member and active advisor of Seed-X, CureSign and FDNA Telehealth. He has been building innovative startups for over 20 years. He was previously CEO and co-founder of MutualArt, one of the world’s largest art information portals and has worked at Lehman Brothers and Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette. He holds an MBA with Honors from the NYU Stern School of Business.
Dr. Yoni Donner
AI Research Lead
Yoni Donner is a Deep Learning specialist with significant published research in peer reviewed journals including in Nature Science. Previously, he was a leading researcher at Google and holds a PhD from Stanford University in computer science with a focus on AI and machine learning.
Dr. Yoni Donner
AI Research Lead
Bio
Dr. Yoni Donner
AI Research Lead
Yoni Donner is a Deep Learning specialist with significant published research in peer reviewed journals including in Nature Science. Previously, he was a leading researcher at Google and holds a PhD from Stanford University in computer science with a focus on AI and machine learning.
Prof. Gil David
Strategic Advisor
Prof. Gil David, a global expert in the fields of AI, ML and deep learning, led for seven years R&D teams in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Israel's Intelligence Unit. Gil was one of the world pioneers of developing ML and anomaly detection algorithms and systems for cyber security. In his postdoc in Applied Mathematics at Yale, Gil developed algorithms for learning user behavior, analyzing profiles, and detecting anomalies in the cyber, medical and finance domains. Gil was also a member of the Aorato Advisory Board (acquired by Microsoft in 2014), where he designed and developed the ML algorithms.
Prof. Gil David
Strategic Advisor
Bio
Prof. Gil David
Strategic Advisor
Prof. Gil David, a global expert in the fields of AI, ML and deep learning, led for seven years R&D teams in the Israeli Prime Minister's Office and Israel's Intelligence Unit. Gil was one of the world pioneers of developing ML and anomaly detection algorithms and systems for cyber security. In his postdoc in Applied Mathematics at Yale, Gil developed algorithms for learning user behavior, analyzing profiles, and detecting anomalies in the cyber, medical and finance domains. Gil was also a member of the Aorato Advisory Board (acquired by Microsoft in 2014), where he designed and developed the ML algorithms.
Ana Silva
Aquaculture Research Lead
Ana Silva is a marine biologist and has 10 years of experience in marine hatchery management and consultancy, with significant knowledge in more than four fin-fish species. Ana has an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries from Algarve University.
Ana Silva
Aquaculture Research Lead
Bio
Ana Silva
Aquaculture Research Lead
Ana Silva is a marine biologist and has 10 years of experience in marine hatchery management and consultancy, with significant knowledge in more than four fin-fish species. Ana has an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries from Algarve University.
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