An entrepreneur & CEO, Don has a breadth of experience across emerging industries ranging from early stage to Fortune 50 companies. He has a successful track record of financing, launching, growing and selling businesses, as well as a strong understanding of the technology ecosystem across AI & machine learning, and defense applications. He has held CEO and COO positions in three successful early- and mid-stage high-growth technology companies; and has growth equity experience with Comcast, Periscope Equity and JPMorgan (Chase) Capital Partners, as well as strategy consulting experience with McKinsey & Company. Prior to his current role with Skyfire AI, he was a senior executive at Comcast NBCUniversal (GM / SVP of Growth), where his responsibilities included establishing new ventures and initiatives that broadened the company’s offerings, penetrated new markets, and facilitated enterprise transformation. Don received his MBA with honors from Harvard Business School, where he is an Arthur Rock 100 Entrepreneur and has served as a Harvard iLab Entrepreneur-in-Residence. He received his BA with departmental honors from Vassar College in Asian Studies and Economics. He also served as a Commander in the United States Navy.

Presenting:

• The Role of AI in Public Safety—Robots are Not Taking Your Job