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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 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.

Mr. Shniberg is an innovator, inventor and serial entrepreneur. He has founded several global technology ventures, including Face.com (acquired by Facebook), CyberMDX (acquired by Forescout) and MutualArt, a leading global art information platform with more than 1 Million subscribers. Mr. Shniberg is the inventor behind many patents, which are at the core of globally used solutions, such as Apple’s smart album and Facebook and Instagram’s image tagging. He is currently the founder and driving force behind Nacre Capital, a global venture builder specialized in creating and scaling start-ups that use deep AI technologies to address fundamental global needs and create significant value for society. Nacre Capital's portfolio includes FDNA, a world-renowned company helping clinicians to identify rare diseases in children, Seed-X developing trait detection and sorting technology for grains and seeds, and Fairtility, delivering solutions to significantly increase the efficiency of IVF & reduce time to live birth.

Mr. Shniberg is an innovator, inventor and serial entrepreneur. He has founded several global technology ventures, including Face.com (acquired by Facebook), CyberMDX (acquired by Forescout) and MutualArt, a leading global art information platform with more than 1 Million subscribers. Mr. Shniberg is the inventor behind many patents, which are at the core of globally used solutions, such as Apple’s smart album and Facebook and Instagram’s image tagging. He is currently the founder and driving force behind Nacre Capital, a global venture builder specialized in creating and scaling start-ups that use deep AI technologies to address fundamental global needs and create significant value for society. Nacre Capital's portfolio includes FDNA, a world-renowned company helping clinicians to identify rare diseases in children, Seed-X developing trait detection and sorting technology for grains and seeds, and Fairtility, delivering solutions to significantly increase the efficiency of IVF & reduce time to live birth.

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 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 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 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.

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 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).

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 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.

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 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.

Panni graduated from her MSc studies in Business Development, which sparked her interest in experiencing the inner workings of a venture capital, and helping new, innovative firms grow into successful companies. This, mixed with her background in Social Anthropology and extensive international experiences bring more than 5 years of market research, business development, ethnographic research and marketing experience to our team.

Panni graduated from her MSc studies in Business Development, which sparked her interest in experiencing the inner workings of a venture capital, and helping new, innovative firms grow into successful companies. This, mixed with her background in Social Anthropology and extensive international experiences bring more than 5 years of market research, business development, ethnographic research and marketing experience to our team.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

Francisco manages all aspects of the fund’s legal operations, advises on deal structures, governance and compliance matters. Prior to joining Nacre in 2021, Francisco worked for more than seventeen years in top tier law firms in Argentina, gaining broad experience in Venture Capital, Corporate Law, M&A, Commercial Contracts, Compliance, Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Francisco received his J.D. from the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and an LLM from Queen Mary University of London (UK).

Francisco manages all aspects of the fund’s legal operations, advises on deal structures, governance and compliance matters. Prior to joining Nacre in 2021, Francisco worked for more than seventeen years in top tier law firms in Argentina, gaining broad experience in Venture Capital, Corporate Law, M&A, Commercial Contracts, Compliance, Litigation and Dispute Resolution. Francisco received his J.D. from the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and an LLM from Queen Mary University of London (UK).

Rosario is a Certified Public Accountant graduated from the National University of Cordoba in Argentina and took a post-grade course in Finance at the Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid, Spain. She brings more than 5 years of International Tax Experience in Ernst & Young and Philip Morris Latin America, including a six month rotation in the EY US offices in California. She is passionate about traveling around the world, hiking and sports, she is an amateur tennis player and runner.

Rosario is a Certified Public Accountant graduated from the National University of Cordoba in Argentina and took a post-grade course in Finance at the Francisco de Vitoria University in Madrid, Spain. She brings more than 5 years of International Tax Experience in Ernst & Young and Philip Morris Latin America, including a six month rotation in the EY US offices in California. She is passionate about traveling around the world, hiking and sports, she is an amateur tennis player and runner.

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 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.

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 in Silicon Valley and holds a PhD from Stanford University in computer science with a focus on AI and machine learning.

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 in Silicon Valley and holds a PhD from Stanford University in computer science with a focus on AI and machine learning.