OUR ADVISORS
N. Darius Sankey, PhDManaging Director, Innovation Acceleration Capital
Dr. N. Darius Sankey is a seasoned executive in the venture capital, high technology, IP Portfolio management. He is currently a Managing Director and founding member of Innovation Acceleration Capital (IAC). IAC’s mission is to fuel open innovation by connecting the right people at the right times to solve challenging problems while rewarding both commercialization and R&D publication.
John HagelFounder & CEO, Beyond Our Edge, LLC
John Hagel has spent over 40 years in Silicon Valley as a management consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. After recently retiring as a partner from Deloitte, he published a new book, The Journey Beyond Fear, and is working on creating a new Center that will offer programs based on the book. John is also a faculty member at Singularity University.
Robert TasPartner, McKinsey & Company
Robert Tas advises executive leaders, boards, and investors on their marketing, sales, and innovation growth strategy. He brings extensive experience from CxO, SVP, and Managing Director roles leading global marketing and sales organizations at some of the most recognized brands: JP Morgan Chase, McKinsey & Co., 1800Flowers.com, Inc., Sportgenic, Inc.
Trisha StezziCEO, CarbonChamp
Trisha founded CarbonChamp to make it profitable and easy for companies to measure and reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and e-waste while also supporting social causes. She is a Gold Halo Award and AMA Award recipient who has collaborated with major brands, nonprofits, and global thought leaders throughout her career.
Ben RewisSenior Advisor
Ben Rewis helps companies grow revenue through the creation of significant technology-enabled businesses. Ben also has decades of wilderness and group leadership experience across the world. Ben co-founded and served as President of the Board and CEO of the Drop In Coalition. He is an Advisory Board Member of the Save The Waves Coalition, and was honored in 2019 as a Royal Geographic Society Fellow. You can connect with Ben at BenRewis.com