The minds driving AI-powered retail success

Jiri Nechleba brings 40 years of executive experience applying advanced science to businesses with extensive work in retail, CPG and financial services.

Patrick Eggen is Co-Founder and Partner at Counterpart Ventures with deep expertise in guiding high-growth technology companies and fostering innovation through strategic partnerships.

Jeff Smith is a seasoned executive with extensive experience launching and scaling technology companies. He excels in fundraising, strategic growth and building high-performing, innovative teams.

Atil Erken is General Partner at Collective Spark. He has held senior management roles at Washington Post Newsweek Interative and HealthCentral and has keep expertise in building and growing companies, fundraising and acquisitions. 

John Seung leads investments in value chain technology. He identifies and partners with early-stage companies driving innovation across supply chains. Previously, he held leadership roles at Fung Group and co-founded retail consulting firm Castling. John holds a BSE from the University of Pennsylvania.

Yalcin Gungoren is a senior member of EBRD’s Venture Capital team in London. He previously served as a Director at Arma Partners, advising investors and software companies on M&A and held roles at Rothschild. Yalcin holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BA from Koç University.