DealMakers: Entrepreneur | Startups | Venture Capital Alejandro Cremades

In the dynamic world of tech entrepreneurship and venture capital, few stories capture the essence of resilience, innovation, and determination quite like that of Zal Bilimoria. From his humble beginnings in Indiana to his pivotal roles at tech giants and eventually carving his path as a solo venture capitalist, Zal's journey is as inspiring as it is instructive. Zal's VC firm, Refactor Capital, has funded projects like Astranis, Granza Bio, Bedrock Materials, and Rubedo Life Sciences.

Arturo Elizondo, a founder with a remarkable story, has built a transformative company that addresses a critical global issue. Growing up on the Texas-Mexico border, he witnessed stark income disparities and developed a deep awareness of the broader world. His venture, The EVERY Company, has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Temasek, Wheatsheaf Group, SOSV, and TO Ventures.

Qin En Looi is an inspiring founder turned investor with a remarkable journey, full of unexpected turns and packed with insights on transitioning from founding a successful startup to becoming a venture capitalist. Qin En co-leads the $150M AUM fund, Saison Capital, which has funded prestigious projects like Fego.ai, Redacted Coin, Jia, and Origins Analytics.

Caroline Winnett’s story is nothing short of extraordinary—a journey that weaves through disciplines as diverse as music and neuroscience, culminating in a successful career as a serial entrepreneur and now, a prominent figure in the venture capital community. Caroline's company SkyDeck Berkeley is the investment arm of UC Berkeley's flagship startup accelerator.

In the world of financial crime compliance, few names resonate as profoundly as Tom Scampion's. Born in Warwickshire, UK, Tom’s career journey has been anything but ordinary. From his early days in the corporate world to leading his own venture, Tom's story is a testament to the power of data, the importance of collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Tom's company, Global Screening Services has attracted funding from top-tier investors like AlixPartners, The Cynosure Group, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and MUFG.

Daniel Nathrath has had an exciting entrepreneurship journey building and exiting companies. He went on to build Ada Health, a revolutionary clinically-driven AI application that provides patients with in-depth health information. Ada Health has attracted funding from top-tier investors like Red River West, Bertelsman Investments, Farallon Capital, and Schroders Capital.