Fabrice Serfati, Partner at IGNIA since 2012, boasts a diverse background in strategy and finance. Prior to IGNIA, he held key roles at Grupo Domos and Vitro, managing substantial portfolios and spearheading strategic transactions. With experience at Banco Santander and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from ITAM, Fabrice is deeply engaged in entrepreneurship and gender equality initiatives, serving on the boards of RCO, Fondo Angular, Victoria 147, and CORDEM.

Shomit Ghose has spent more than 20 years as a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. Prior to his VC career, Ghose was a start-up entrepreneur for 19 years, participating in three IPOs. He was also CEO and board member at Truviso, leading to its acquisition by Cisco Systems. Shomit has held a Lecturer appointment at UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering since 2018, teaching data strategy, and sits on multiple corporate boards, both public and private, and multiple scientific advisory boards.

Aditi Maliwal, Partner at Upfront Ventures, is dedicated to investing in and empowering exceptional founders and teams. With a background in product management at Google and experience in early-stage venture and investment banking, she brings a global perspective and a passion for nurturing entrepreneurial talent. Aditi's journey has spanned diverse locations, including India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and San Francisco.

Lori Van Dam is the CEO of Hult Prize and previously worked for Susan G. Komen and The One Fund Boston. With 20 years of experience at EF Education First, Lori speaks five languages and has traveled the world. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two college-aged children.