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Thomas Wolf is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer (CSO) of Hugging Face, a leading open-source platform in AI and machine learning. He is the creator of widely-used tools like the Transformers and Datasets libraries and is a driving force behind open-science initiatives such as the BigScience Workshop, which led to the development of the BLOOM language model. With a Ph.D. in Statistical and Quantum Physics and a background as a Patent Attorney, Thomas brings a multidisciplinary approach to advancing accessibility and innovation in AI.

Carsten Koerl is the founder of two unicorns: Sportradar and Bwin. As CEO of Sportradar, he transformed the company into a global leader in sports data and betting technology, taking it public on Nasdaq in 2021. His entrepreneurial journey began in 1997 with the creation of Bwin, which he led to a successful IPO in 2000. In 2015, Sportradar attracted investment from Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban, further fueling its expansion and cementing its position as a leader in the industry.

Jeannette zu Fuerstenberg La Famiglia & General Catalyst Dr. Jeannette zu Fürstenberg is Managing Director of the global VC firm General Catalyst (GC) and in charge of its European business. Jeannette is also Founding Partner of La Famiglia VC, one of Europe’s most distinguished early-stage Venture Capital platforms connecting the established industry and the start-up ecosystem. Today, La Famiglia VC is the nucleus of General Catalyst's Global Seed Investment Program. Jeannette’s early investment wins are companies such as Deel, Forto, Groq Helsing, Mistral, and Personio.

Matt cohler Partner at benchmark Former VP of Facebook Matt is a partner at the venture capital firm Benchmark, where for over a decade he led early-stage investments in Internet and software startups. Prior to Benchmark Matt was vice president at Facebook, where he was the company’s seventh employee, and vice president at LinkedIn, where he was part of the company’s founding team. He currently serves as a member of the board of directors at public companies KKR, Asana, and 1stdibs, and at several private venture-backed companies such as DeepL. He previously served as a member of the board of directors at public and private companies including Instagram, Tinder, and Uber.